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Washing machines contaminate seas with plastic bit

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 19:25

Washing machines are polluting seas with polyester and acrylic bits, smaller than a pinhead.

Banana peels – the low-cost natural water purifier

Last Updated: Sunday, October 23, 2011, 11:24

Researchers found minced banana peel could quickly remove lead and copper from river water as well as, or better than, many other materials.

China: Japan N-plant leak contaminated sea water

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 17:20

China`s SOA says the tests show that the polluted area is far wider than the areas released by the Japanese government.

Water contamination: NHRC issues notice to DJB

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 14:38

Concerned over reports that contaminated water is being supplied in the capital, the NHRC Tuesday asked Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to explain what measures are being taken for supplying potable water.

China detects 10 cases of radioactive contamination from Japan

Last Updated: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 20:02

The contamination was found among passengers, aircraft, ships and containers arriving from Japan.

Air passengers screened for atomic radiation contamination

Last Updated: Friday, March 18, 2011, 23:01

All international passengers coming from Japan, Bangkok and Dubai are being screened at the Kolkata airport for atomic radiation contamination.

Petrol stations contaminate their surroundings

Last Updated: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 20:34

The air at petrol stations is affected by emissions stemming from evaporated vehicle fuels.

Contamination levels fall in Danube

Last Updated: Friday, October 8, 2010, 15:24

The level of contamination in Danube River due to Hungary`s toxic spill is falling.

DNA can predict which Chernobyl species are at risk of radioactive damage

Last Updated: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 17:01

DNA could be the key to predict which species In Chernobyl are likely to be most severely damaged by radioactive contamination.

Hundreds fall sick in suspected water contamination case in Jaipur

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 14:20

Over 200 people have been taken ill after allegedly drinking contaminated water in a number of villages in Kotputli area of the district.

NHRC notice to Delhi govt in water contamination case

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 20:50

The NHRC has sought a report from Delhi government, taking cognizance of an incident in which two boys died and more than 50 people fell ill allegedly after drinking contaminated water supplied by DJB here last month.

Govt takes all contamination incidents seriously: Chavan

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 20:19

The government on Wednesday said it takes all incidents of radioactive contamination very seriously and has reported the spillage of chemicals at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to the relevant authorities.