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Islands surrounded by sea on all sides have two biggest challenges – fresh drinking water and cheap energy. In Lakshadweep, only the sea is going to provide the solution to both of these. A plant is being built in the capital Kavaratti which will generate electricity from the temperature difference of the sea and in…
At a time when a NITI Aayog report warns that nearly 70% of the country’s water supply is classified as “poor quality”, and much of the remaining 30% fares only slightly better, the idea of drinking straight from the tap sounds almost unreal. Yet scattered across India are rare pockets where municipal tap water is…
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A new study has revealed that toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’, known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been found in drinking water samples worldwide. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Birmingham and Hainan University found 10 ‘target’ PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities across the UK and…
Last Updated: September 19, 2024, 16:48 IST The lake also provides drinking water to over 1,500 people. Interestingly, the people of Rayalpadu have not experienced any health issues related to drinking this water. Rayalpadu is a village in the Srinivasapura taluk of Kolar district, located near the Andhra Pradesh border. Despite the government installing a…
Whether you are travelling to work in scorching heat or wake up in the middle of the night feeling dehydrated, a tall glass of water feels like an oasis amidst our desert of everyday problems. Water is one of the most basic needs of humankind. In fact, water is the reason why we have been…
Microplastics and nanoplastics are tiny particles of plastic debris that can enter the human body through ingestion, contact, or even inhalation. These compounds have been linked to serious health concerns, such as endocrine disruption, weight gain, insulin resistance, decreased reproductive health, and even cancer, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Several studies have…