Water Pollution

Updated November 06, 2019 19:56:19 Health authorities investigating the contamination of drinking water at Tangalooma Island resort are looking into the possibility that sewage or other contaminants have polluted the island's natural ground water.

The Springs District Court in Gauteng has again postponed the start of an environmental case against the former directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems directors.  Three of the four accused - Khulubuse Zuma, Zondwa Mandela and Thulani Ngubane were in court o…

The rule announced today puts millions of peoples drinking water in jeopardy, he said. When tragedy strikes from a flood, hurricane or a breach from an unlined coal ash pit or pond, everyday citizens are left with contaminated water. Coal ash, the residue pr…

Updated November 03, 2019 10:15:54 A message in a bottle flung into the ocean from one of the world's most remote islands has washed up on the shores of a sub-Antarctic outpost inhabited by Australians. Key points: Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Se…

Posted November 03, 2019 06:32:13 An investigation has confirmed one of New South Wales' most popular beaches is flooded with "very dangerous" levels of human faeces every time it rains. Key points: Researchers have found that after heavy rain ev…

The fight against climate change is poised to make a lot of people very, very rich. The world is expected to invest some $90 trillion in new infrastructure to stave off climate doom over the next ten to 15 years, according to a report from the Global Commissi…

The thing that stuck with me from my very first job was a piece of advice my boss gave me during my first shift: Dont let customers discuss politics or religion. That would mean you could not be political in your business. There are several reasons why the o…

The government today approved allocation of RM2 million to assist caged fish breeders at Kampung Air Masin, Kukup near Pontian, who were adversely affected by the Lekima typhoon and for the rehabilitation of dilapidated fishing jetty in Tanjung Piai area. Ag…

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Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on October 30 said research findings in English should be translated into various Indian languages to increase their reach, and the government should work towards it. Mr. Naidu was speaking at an international symposium orga…