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Can plastic cause autism? Research answers

Published on Aug 15, 2024 15:10 IST

The study, led by Elisa Hill-Yardin, RMIT University, showed that exposure to components of the hard plastic, mainly bisphenol A, or BPA in the womb can lead to boys developing autism.

MPCB issues closure notice to manufacturing unit in Pune after plastic seizure

The unit has not obtained an extended producer responsibility (EPR) certificate from the competent authority. It has not obtained plastic registration under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jul 11, 2024 17:01 IST

Is plastic usage hazardous for kidneys? Doctors weigh in

The toxins present within plastics can cause additional complications to the kidneys for individuals with existing kidney diseases.

Published on Jul 4, 2024 15:18 IST

Is your kitchen's plastic chopping board slowly harming you?

There's no point in eating healthy when you use a plastic chopping board.

Published on Jun 28, 2024 11:39 IST

Woman rescues 2 kittens wrapped in plastic, thrown in garbage

The woman saved these two kittens who were found in garbage,

Published on Jun 19, 2024 13:07 IST

In Lucknow’s waste-side story, plastic peril paints grim picture

The Chowk Nala area, which lies behind the famous Bada Imambara, is covered in plastics (Deepak Gupta/Hindutan Times)

Updated on Apr 22, 2024 24:38 IST

World Earth Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance, activities to observe

World Earth Day 2024: Know Earth Day date, theme, history, significance, and more inside

Updated on Apr 22, 2024 12:44 IST

Plastic production threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, new study warns

Greenhouse gas emissions during primary plastic production come from burning fossil fuels for heat and electricity.

Published on Apr 20, 2024 09:44 IST

US: Shocking details emerge as human torso wrapped in plastic found in Salford

Forensic officers at Kersal Dale, near Salford, where a headless human torso was found.

Updated on Apr 6, 2024 17:44 IST

PMC plans to act against single-use plastic manufactures

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), for the first time, has decided to act against single-use plastic manufacturers. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Apr 2, 2024 03:18 IST

Products from recycled plastic in India not safe, says new study

Among plastic materials that come in contact with food, water bottles and masala boxes were found to contain bisphenol A, while casseroles showed the presence of single-chain chlorinated paraffins. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 5, 2024 17:05 IST

Banana leaf tea bags: Prayagraj inst bags patent for safe, environment-friendly pouches

The tea bags created by SHUATS scientists using banana leaves (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 27, 2024 11:26 IST

Americans consume a credit card's worth of plastic particles every week - Study

Americans consume a credit card's worth of microscopic plastic particles every week.

Published on Jan 13, 2024 15:25 IST

Health concerns soar as study exposes high nanoplastics levels in bottled water

Health concerns soar as new research exposes high levels of nanoplastics in bottled water

Published on Jan 9, 2024 05:30 IST

Bosnia: Visegrad's tourism, environment under threat amid Drina river pollution

Environmental activist Robert Oroz looks at the floating rubbish dump in the canyon of the Drina river, near the town of Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia: Visegrad's tourism and environment under threat as Drina river becomes a floating dump

Published on Jan 8, 2024 11:46 IST

Cookware Caution: PAU experts warn against ‘lurking dangers’ in kitchen

PAU experts warn against ‘lurking dangers’ in kitchen. (HT)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2023 23:30 IST

Cancer, other major health risks of water cans that will make you ditch them now

Cancer to diabetes or reduced sperm count: Major health risks of water cans that will make you ditch them now

Published on Oct 14, 2023 11:24 IST

Ludhiana: PAU marks youth day, students donate clothes

PAU students donated multiple items to Bharat Vikas Parishad in Ludhiana. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 14, 2023 17:43 IST

Pune civic body to start country’s first sanitary waste processing unit in August

The sanitary waste processing unit has been set up at the campus of Rochem Separations Systems Pvt Ltd, Hadapsar. (SOURCED)

Updated on Jul 16, 2023 16:16 IST

International Plastic Bag Free Day: Date, history, significance and celebration

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Updated on Jul 3, 2023 05:30 IST

Civic body hosts 'Poha' party to rid Indore of single-use plastic

New Delhi: A woman sits among plastic bottles segregated for recycling, at Bhopra near Nand Nagri, in New Delhi on Saturday, May 26, 2018. World Environment Day (WED) is a UN Environment-led global event, the single largest celebration of our environment. With the theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution' for WED 2018, it is urged to reduce the production and excessive use of single-use plastic polluting our oceans, damaging marine life and threatening human health. India is the global host of WED 2018 which will take place on June 5, 2018. (Manvender Vashist/PTI Photo) (PTI6_4_2018_000142A) (PTI)

Published on May 21, 2023 13:54 IST

Mindful living for a greener future: Changing your mindset can save the planet

By adopting a RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) lifestyle, we can reduce the amount of plastic waste that flows into our oceans.

Published on Apr 21, 2023 12:07 IST

Car rams into electricity pole, sets off blaze at rice mill godown in Kharar

Firefighters rushed to the scene with three fire tenders that were refilled 15 times to douse the flames. (HT)

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Updated on Apr 15, 2023 22:42 IST

Delhi government reports encroachments on forest land in Saket

Illegal encroachments and in a deemed forest area in Saket, hear Max Hospital, on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 18:35 IST

Random Forays: The Abiding Charm of India’s Railway Stations

A railway station is a microcosm of India, in all its glory (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Apr 8, 2023 20:19 IST

Himachal sees heavy tourist rush, 20,000 vehicles enter Shimla in 2 days

Tourists enjoying a sunny day in Shimla on Saturday. (Deepak Sansta /HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 8, 2023 18:19 IST

CM inaugurates projects worth ₹32cr in Gurugram

Gurugram, India-April 07, 2023: Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana planted a tree during the inaugration of rejuvenation and beautification of Sikandarpur water body at Sikandarpur village near Guru Dronacharya metro station, in Gurugram, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 07 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 7, 2023 18:02 IST

Swapping plastic with seaweed: A Wknd interview with Neha Jain of Zerocircle

‘The right formula had to be the perfect trifecta of pricing, biomass availability and our technology. When all these pieces fell into place, we knew we had not just a scientific solution but a scalable one for the world,’ Jain says. (HT Photo: Satish Bate)

Updated on Aug 3, 2023 08:19 IST

Kejriwal directs MCD to expedite work on clearing Delhi’s landfills

Kejriwal had announced that the Okhla landfill will be cleared by December 2023, Bhalswa by March 2024 and Ghazipur landfill by December next year. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 6, 2023 21:18 IST

Guest Column: Himachal set to become green energy powerhouse

In next four to five years with sustained efforts and right policies, Himachal should be able to generate more than 2,000 MW of solar power or in other words 3,000 to 4,000 MUs of electricity in next four to five years. (Himurja/HP government website)

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Updated on Apr 3, 2023 07:59 IST

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