Environmental Impact - Page 2

June 21, 2023

Sugarcrete Journey from By-Product to Sustainable Wonder: Step Towards Green Architecture

A school in India is poised to become the first building constructed from Sugarcrete, an innovative low-carbon alternative to traditional bricks and concrete. Sugarcrete is made from sugarcane by-products, specifically bagasse, which

Nature·Space·USA

Environmental and Cultural Organizations File Lawsuit Against SpaceX’s Starship Program

Environmental and cultural heritage organizations have sued the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) over the approval of SpaceX’s Starship launch program. The suit claimed that federal environmental laws were violated by the approval. Shortly after takeoff last month, SpaceX’s unscrewed rocket

May 4, 2023

Inside BP’s Peacock Solar Project Powering a Cleaner Texas!

Energy·News·USA

In a big step for our planet, bp has started building the Peacock Solar project in San Patricio County, Texas. This project, just 10

Shocking Revelation: How Air Pollution is Silently Stealing Lives!

Air Pollution·Health

According to the AQLI 2023 report, air pollution, a significant health risk universally, has led to pronounced regional disparities. Some areas face alarmingly higher

The map at left depicts harmful spillover effects in red resulting from wetland restoration in the central Corn Belt without a carbon-pricing policy. The other two maps show how a national carbon policy largely eliminates the spillover effect by imposing two different prices on its use. (Image provided by Thomas Hertel)

Climate·USA·Water

Climate Policy’s Surprising Impact on U.S. Agriculture and Gulf Water Quality

In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from Purdue University and the University of New Hampshire have unveiled a comprehensive analysis on the

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2024

Business·Climate·USA

EVs vs. Gas Guzzlers: EPA Report Exposes Stark Auto Industry Reality

Especially cleaner vehicle production is a goal worth achieving. In this respect, it is worth noting recent findings from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA’s Automotive Trends Report reveals a strange reality.

Govind Tekale

December 29, 2023

Activism·Nature·Space

New Complaint Rocks SpaceX: Environmental Groups Call for Review of Starship’s Impact

There is an awakening among environmental activists about the ecological impacts of rocket launching by concerned rocket launchers as they harm the environment. For example, SpaceX is facing more scrutiny from environmental

Govind Tekale

December 21, 2023

High-Rise Buildings in Mumbai, Photo Source Pexels

India·News·Pollution

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi, Mumbai Seek Medical Attention as the Air Pollution Crisis Worsens

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi and Mumbai seek medical attention for health issues related to air pollution every few years,” the survey added. Pristyn Care, a healthcare provider, conducted a survey

Ipsita Priyadarsini

December 10, 2023

Infestation·Nature·USA

Goldfish Invasion: Unraveling the Silent Ecological Shift in Hamilton Harbour

In the tranquil waters of Hamilton Harbour, a silent but significant transformation is unfolding, one that has far-reaching implications for the ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation is a seemingly innocuous

Govind Tekale

December 10, 2023

Energy·India

India’s Underground Coal Ambition: Targeting Triple Production by 2030

India is stepping up its operations in the coal sector, aiming to triple its underground coal production by 2030. This bold move, outlined by India’s Coal Ministry, is part of a strategic

Sunita Somvanshi

December 3, 2023

Materials·Science

Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom

Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in partnership with Nationwide Engineering, has developed Concretene. This

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2023

Energy·Pollution·Science

Coal’s Hidden Cost: Study Reveals Surprising Health Impact of Power Plant Pollution

In the quiet of our bustling cities, a silent threat looms in the air we breathe. Recent research in the prestigious journal Science has unveiled a startling truth: air pollution particles from

Govind Tekale

November 25, 2023

Climate·Pollution

WMO Sounds Alarm: Global CO2 Levels Hit Record 50% Above Pre-Industrial Era

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that in 2022, global averaged concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most significant greenhouse gas, were 50% above pre-industrial levels for the first time. This trend

Govind Tekale

November 18, 2023

Energy·India·Opinion

Diwali Dilemma: Balancing Tradition and Excess in India’s Festival of Lights

In India, the Festival of Lights is being celebrated from yesterday, i.e., 9 Nov’23. Naturally, there will be lighting in public places and private homes. However, any excess of anything is bad.

Govind Tekale

November 10, 2023

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