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Australia is suing US chemical giant 3M for over $1.4 billion in damages. The lawsuit alleges 3M misled the government about the safety of its firefighting foam containing PFAS, or "forever chemicals." The contamination at 28 Defence bases has cost taxpayers over $1 billion to date for investigation and cleanup.

A video from Nepal's Annapurna Conservation Area showed Indian tourists littering, prompting a local resident to confront them. The incident ignited a wider discussion on civic sense and responsible tourism, highlighting the fragility of the region's natural and cultural heritage and the need for accountability.

Union Territory’s Administration Ordered To Fix Gaps In Waste Management

Pollution Board Serves Notice To PHED

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.

Public anxiety over hantavirus is amplified by COVID-19's lingering trauma, leading to comparisons of potential pandemics. However, experts clarify that hantavirus, primarily spread through rodent contact, lacks the efficient human-to-human transmission that fueled COVID-19's global spread, making widespread outbreaks unlikely.

Finland is nearing the activation of a groundbreaking underground repository for highly radioactive nuclear waste, designed for permanent storage over tens of thousands of years. This facility, built deep beneath Olkiluoto, offers a multi-layered safety approach, isolating waste in stable bedrock. It represents a potential working model for other nations as they reconsider nuclear energy.

Programme aims to make students participants in tackling city’s environmental crisis