Water Pollution

PORT NECHES, Texas — Three workers were injured early Wednesday in a massive explosion at a Texas chemical plant that also blew out the windows and doors of nearby homes. Firefighters worked to contain a blaze that erupted after the blast at the TPC Group pl…

From fires in the Amazon and in Australia, to flash flooding in Europe, right across the globe we are witnessing the impact of climate change on the environment. But how does a changing climate affect key infrastructure? Engineering experts explain. How does…

Hundreds of billions of gallons of untreated sewage contaminates oceans, rivers, lakes and streams ... every year in the U.S. Aleksandr Kurganov - stock.adobe.com Every year, around 900 billion gallons of untreated sewage escapes aging wastewater system…

There are dozens of brands to choose from if you're trying to shop more ethically this holiday season.  Louise Beaumont/Getty Images This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2019, your source for the season's best gifts and deals, hand-picked by the experts…

NEW DELHI: Governments that fail to provide clean air and water to their citizens must compensate them for the adverse impact of pollution, the Supreme Court said on Monday while issuing notices to all states and UTs to explain why citizens should not have su…

At its core, the brand new Lekka Burger, which opened last week near the western end of Warren Street, is a classic lunch counter with a plant-based focus. Inside they're serving up five types of burgers, a few options for fries and sides, soft serve and milk…

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The Supreme Court November 25 asked all the states to explain within six weeks as to why they should not be made liable to pay compensation to persons affected by bad air quality saying it is their bounden duty to provide basic civic amenities, clean air and …

Electricity supply is one of the biggest CO2 emitters globally. To keep global warming well below 2°C, several paths lead to zero emissions in the energy sector, and each has its potential environmental impacts -- such as air and water pollution, land-use or …

From a control room in the middle of Dubai’s desert, Norway’s sunrises and sunsets and the cool currents of the Atlantic are recreated for the benefit of thousands of salmon raised in tanks despite searing conditions outside. Dubai is no stranger to ambitiou…