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April 25, 2024

Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns

While the virus is lethal for commercial poultry, most infected cattle seem to recover within two weeks, according to experts. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that

Mumbai's air pollution crisis is escalating

India·Opinion·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Pollution: A Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health

A healthy person has no problem with his/her lungs. But being exposed to air pollution over a long period of time can cause lung conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you are exposed to high levels

February 2, 2024

Legal Winds Challenge EPA’s Decade-Long Silence on Nitrogen Oxides Standards!

Pollution·USA

The lawsuit filed on September 28, 2023, by the Center for Biological Diversity, alongside other environmental groups, challenges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for

COVID Tests Available for Free—Here’s How to Secure Yours as New Variants Spread

Health·News·USA

Free COVID-19 Tests Return: What You Need to Know As we gear up for another fall and winter season, the U.S. government is bringing

Air China B-2471 takeoff SFO runway 28R , Photo credits - dsleeter_2000 ,CC BY-NC 2.0

Europe·Pollution

52 Million Europeans Exposed to Risks from Ultrafine Particles Emitted by Nearby Airports

An report prepared by the European ecologist federation Transport & Environment (T&E) warns that ultrafine particles (UFP), emitted by air traffic, could affect up to eight million people living near major airports

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2024

The cattle farm OÜ Estonia in Oisu has some 1,000 cows. Photo: Patrik Rastenberger/NEFCO-CC BY-NC 2.0

Health·USA

Bird Flu Pandemic Possibility: CDC Reports Low Current Risk, High Mortality Potential

The US health authorities stated that there is currently no risk of a pandemic from avian flu A(H5N1), despite outbreaks in 12 states among dairy cows, and at least three people infected

Tejal Somvanshi

June 25, 2024

Hot Heads, Broadway between Duane and Reade streets.( Photo Credit: Swerz,CC BY-NC 2.0 )

Climate·News·USA

NYC Heatwave Closure Alert: 43% of Cooling Centers Shut Down, Discover Open Locations Now

More than 200 cooling centers in New York City are closed today, Wednesday, due to the Juneteenth holiday, amidst the first heatwave of the year in the tri-state area expected to last

Tejal Somvanshi

June 19, 2024

The Imperial Towers, Tardeo , Mumbai Photo Credit: Satish Krishnamurthy {CC BY-SA 2.0}

India·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Pollution Complaints Surge 305% in Five Years Amid Deteriorating Air Quality

According to a report released by the Praja Foundation on Tuesday, complaints related to air pollution in Mumbai city have increased by 305 percent over the past five years. The report indicates

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2024

Speech by an Earthjustice member urging California to #FixLCFS by including jet fuel emissions in the state’s scoping plan, in support of airport workers-Photo Source SEIU USWW

Aviation·Pollution·USA

How Airport Emissions Are Cutting Lives Short by Over a Decade in LAX and Neighboring Areas?

A new study has detailed the health effects of aviation fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path. Following that, on Tuesday, SEIU United Service Workers

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024

Activism·News·World

Candy-Flavored E-Cigarettes on the Rise: How the Tobacco Industry is Hooking the Next Generation with 16,000 Flavors

About 37 million adolescents aged 13 to 15 consume tobacco, and in many countries, the rate of electronic cigarette use among adolescents surpasses that of adults, according to the report “Hooking the

Tejal Somvanshi

May 28, 2024

A variety of strains at a recreational marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado. Photo Credit: My 420 Tours (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

News·USA

Marijuana Tops Alcohol: 17.7 Million Americans Choose Daily Use in Landmark Shift

A national data analysis spanning four decades has revealed a significant shift in substance use patterns in the United States. According to the Associated Press, for the first time, daily marijuana use

Tejal Somvanshi

May 26, 2024

Pollution·Science

22% Spike in Diabetes Risk with 10% Air Pollution Rise, 1 in 5 Global Cases Linked

Air pollution is a major factor for type 2 diabetes. This is confirmed by a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. It followed 12,064 adults residing in Delhi and

Rahul Somvanshi

May 26, 2024

Gobi Manchurian is a snack often served in street food stalls.( Credit: Olivesil, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED )

India·News

Karnataka Acts on Food Safety, Bans Artificial Colors in Popular Dishes like Gobi Manchurian and Cotton Candy

The Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundurao, has announced a ban on red cotton candies that use dangerous chemicals that result in artificial colors. Similarly, vigilance will be maintained on the

Govind Tekale

May 24, 2024

Joe Biden, Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)

News·USA

New Era for Marijuana: Biden Administration’s Plan to Reclassify from Schedule 1 to 3 Affecting Millions

President Joe Biden’s administration is advancing its strategy to reassess the classification of marijuana as a drug, both for medicinal use and in the treatment of addiction. This next step towards a

Tejal Somvanshi

May 17, 2024

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