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The freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S.( Photo Credit: National Transportation Safety Board )

Norfolk Southern to Pay $300M+ for Toxic Train Derailment Cleanup: Details Inside

On February 3, 2023, tranquility in East Palestine, Ohio, was shattered when a train carrying hazardous materials derailed, causing a fire that lasted an entire day. The accident released toxic gases into

Govind Tekale

May 27, 2024

Freemont Factory in California, Photo Credit: Tesla

Activism·USA

Tesla Faces Lawsuit for Over 100 Clean Air Act Violations: Is the Fremont Factory Polluting Your Air?

A nonprofit environmental group, Environmental Democracy Project, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the automaker, under CEO Elon Musk, violated the federal Clean Air Act hundreds of times by emitting

Rahul Somvanshi

May 26, 2024

Microplastics Affects Reproduction in Organisms Photo Credits: Oregon State University (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)

Health·Plastic

Microplastics Found in 100% of Testicle Samples: Could This Be Affecting Sperm Counts?

A scientific study has found microplastics in the testicular tissues of all the men and dogs involved, which researchers believe could contribute to the significant decline in sperm count detected in men

Tejal Somvanshi

May 25, 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

EU Flag, Photo Credit: European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta (CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED)

Climate·Crime·Europe

EU Imposes Up to 10-Year Sentences for Deadly Environmental Crimes

This Monday, a new regulation came into force that expands and strengthens the list of environmental crimes in the European Union through criminal law, imposing sentences of up to ten years in

Tejal Somvanshi

May 20, 2024

Adding a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits like strawberries to your diet can help increase your intake of important vitamins and antioxidants.(Source: Flickr)

Health

EWG Report Unveils 12 Common Fruits and Vegetables with Highest Pesticide Levels in 2024

Fruits and vegetables are essential parts of a diet due to their nutritional value, fiber content, and many other health benefits. They are valued as natural and healthy options. However, the use

Tejal Somvanshi

April 26, 2024

Health·News·USA

Illinois Bans Four High-Risk Food Additives: Statewide Enforcement Begins 2027

Illinois state senators approved legislation on Thursday to ban several food additives that have been found to cause adverse health effects. The Illinois Food Safety Act, introduced by State Senator Willie Preston

Tejal Somvanshi

April 23, 2024

Drone footage shows the freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., February 6, 2023 in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released by the NTSB.

News·USA

Norfolk Southern to Pay $600 Million in Class Action Lawsuit for East Palestine Derailment in Ohio

Railroad company Norfolk Southern has offered to pay $600 million after the derailment of one of its trains in Ohio in February 2023, if the amount is approved by a court, it

Govind Tekale

April 10, 2024

Asia·Pollution·Water

PFAS Leak at U.S. Bases Sparks Health Fears in Japan, Calls for Accountability Arise

Harmful PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), encompassing around 4,700 types of organic fluorine compounds, have been detected in rivers and wells across the country, with PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)

Sunita Somvanshi

April 5, 2024

Yemeni EPA Head takes a stand against major oil companies at the ICC

Activism·Pollution

Yemeni EPA Head Confronts Oil Titans in ICC Against Oil Pollution

The environmental activist from Yemen has filed claims against two oil companies at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. An investigative report published on 23 January 2024 by the

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Bilal Bhutto

February 2, 2024