Toxic Chemicals

Animals are dropping dead, are humans safe? The toxic train derailment in Ohio explained

The freight train that went off tracks near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in the US on 3 February was carrying several toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate and isobutylene. Several animals are found dead near the wreckage and now residents are complaining of headaches and nausea

Ohio train derailment: How toxic gases are causing residents to worry

After toxic chemicals were released into the air from a wrecked train in Ohio, evacuated residents remain in the dark about what toxic substances are lingering in their vacated neighbourhoods while they await approval to return home

IIT Mandi scientists develop glass that removes pollutants from water using sunlight

This glass can be used by industries to de-contaminate wastewater and help curb air pollution.

Indian researchers develop nanomaterial that helps in the treatment of wastewater without using any chemical

Membrane-based filtration processes are generally used to treat industrial wastewater but they can’t fully filter out heavy metal contaminants.

Bengaluru lake of fire: Debris caught fire at Bellandur water body on Thursday

Fire broke out in the highly polluted waters of Bellandur Lake on Thursday.

Obama signs first major overhaul of toxic chemicals rules into law

On Wednesday President Barack Obama signed the first major overhaul of toxic chemicals rules in 40 years into law, calling it proof that Washington can function despite intense polarisation.