Hazardous
- India
Delay in waste disposal abuse of right to health of Bhopal gas tragedy survivors: NHRC chief
New Delhi: Tonnes of hazardous waste is lying at the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site and delay in its disposal contaminates groundwater and soil, which is a “direct abuse” of the right…
- Technology
Cyborg cockroaches to soon help inspect hazardous areas near you
Tokyo: An international team of researchers has engineered a system for creating remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches, equipped with a tiny wireless control module to help inspect hazardous areas or monitor the environment. According…
- World
Germany: 16 police officers in hospital after hazardous leak
Berlin: At least 16 German police officers were taken to hospital after a toxic fluid began leaking at an industrial site in the western German city of Mannheim. The officers are being…
- Delhi
Delhi air turns ‘Hazardous’, AQI 999 at Mother Dairy
New Delhi: Air in Delhi turned “Hazardous” during Diwali on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded 999 at Mother Dairy in Patparganj area. Emission from firecrackers and stubble burning…