A new material for wind blades that can be recycled could transform the wind industry, rendering renewable energy more sustainable than ever before while lowering … Moving wind turbine blades toward recyclabilityRead more
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Posted inCaste / India / News
Fake Caste, Enjoy Privileges
Since 1995, the Maharashtra government had been receiving complaints from representatives of tribal organisations and individuals belonging to Scheduled Tribes about people enjoying the benefits … Fake Caste, Enjoy PrivilegesRead more
Posted inEconomics / India / Inequality / News
Wealth of India’s richest 1% more than 4-times of total for 70% poorest
India’s richest 1 per cent hold more than four-times the wealth held by 953 million people who make up for the bottom 70 per cent … Wealth of India’s richest 1% more than 4-times of total for 70% poorestRead more
Posted inAboriginal / India / News / Protest
Adivasis Will Be Worst Victims of New Farm Laws
The Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch has extended its wholehearted support to the ongoing farmers’ movement against the pro-corporate and anti-farmer farm legislations in a press … Adivasis Will Be Worst Victims of New Farm LawsRead more
Posted inFossil fuel / News / Pollution
Pollution from cooking remains in atmosphere for longer
Particulate emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere for longer than previously thought, making a prolonged contribution to poor air quality and human health, according … Pollution from cooking remains in atmosphere for longerRead more
Posted inIndia / News / Pollution
Black carbon is a threat to Himalayan glaciers
Black carbon, that often causes glaciers to recede, is emitted in the atmosphere due to incomplete combustion of fossil fuels in motor vehicles and aircraft … Black carbon is a threat to Himalayan glaciersRead more
Posted inBank / Government / News / USA Empire
Public Banking Legislation Introduced in the House of Representatives
A bill that would allow for the creation of public banks in the United States was introduced in the House of Representatives last week. Congresswomen … Public Banking Legislation Introduced in the House of RepresentativesRead more
Posted inFertilizer / News
Regions in Europe at risk of nitrate leaching
Nutrient contamination of groundwater as a result of nitrogen-based fertilisers is a problem in many places in Europe. Calculations by a team of scientists led … Regions in Europe at risk of nitrate leachingRead more
Posted inNews / Smoking
Smoking worsens COVID-19 infection
Cigarette smoking is one of the most common causes of lung diseases, including lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and most demographic studies of … Smoking worsens COVID-19 infectionRead more
Posted inDeath / India / News / Pesticide / Worker
6,600 Farmers Die of Pesticide Poisoning Every Year in India
In a comprehensive study published on Monday, December 8, scientists estimated that about 385 million people, particularly among farmers and agriculture workers, are poisoned by … 6,600 Farmers Die of Pesticide Poisoning Every Year in IndiaRead more