A new study reveals that children in e-waste regions face a fourfold higher risk of hypertension, as toxic metals and VOCs alter gut-related metabolic pathways and disturb the body’s blood pressure ...

From the very beginning of production, vapes are devastating for the environment. Sourcing raw materials for these products is highly resource intensive, requiring not just plastics, but heavy metals, ...

World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June, presents an opportunity to raise awareness and take decisive measures on pressing environmental concerns. This year, day's theme is 'Solutions to ...

GHMC Commissioner R. V. Karnan inspected the Mega E-Waste Collection Drive at Baghlingampally on Monday, reviewing facilities ...

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MANILA, Philippines — With more Filipinos—young and old—turning to e-cigarettes, a growing concern is often overlooked: Where do empty vapes go? Few are aware that these devices are classified as ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous ...

Unlike conventional pollution, digital pollution is not immediately visible. It does not leave smog in the air or effluent in ...

Connecting the Unconnected is a monthly column by the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) that explores how technology can ...

Four days after Blue Star’s application, the Delhi High Court on December 24 granted an interim stay on the new declaration ...

A total of 3,586 kilograms of e-waste was collected during a mass drive conducted by the officials of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board here on Thursday. The day-long camp drew individuals from ...