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California cities fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in local creeks

A federal judge has ordered the California cities of Mountain View and Sunnyvale to pay nearly $1.2 million each in civil penalties after finding long-standing violations of federal water pollution laws. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, determined that both cities allowed untreated sewage to enter local waterways through their stormwater systems, posing potential risks to public health. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila concluded that the cities failed to meet permit req

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06 Apr 2026 15:47 PM 176 views

California cities fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in local creeks

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PFAS contamination in Bay Area fish raises alarm over public health threat

Fishing in the San Francisco Bay has long been a cultural and recreational tradition for local residents. However, new scientific findings have revealed a significant threat lurking beneath the surface. A comprehensive study has found that ten widely consumed fish species from the Bay are frequently contaminated with high levels of PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals also known as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to breaking down in the environment and their ability to ac

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21 May 2025 07:10 AM 778 views

PFAS contamination in Bay Area fish raises alarm over public health threat

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IIT Guwahati Scientists Use Fruit Waste to Remove 99% of Industrial Pollutants

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an innovative, eco-friendly, and low-cost solution to tackle industrial water pollution using biochar derived from fruit waste. This breakthrough, led by Dr. Gopal Das from the Department of Chemistry, uses pineapple crowns and mosambi (sweet lime) fibers to efficiently adsorb toxic chemicals from wastewater. The discovery presents a sustainable alternative to conventional pollution control methods. In their study, published in Chemical Engineeri

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25 Mar 2025 06:29 AM 1.18k views

IIT Guwahati Scientists Use Fruit Waste to Remove 99% of Industrial Pollutants

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California cities fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in local creeks

California cities fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in local creeks

PFAS contamination in Bay Area fish raises alarm over public health threat

PFAS contamination in Bay Area fish raises alarm over public health threat

IIT Guwahati Scientists Use Fruit Waste to Remove 99% of Industrial Pollutants

IIT Guwahati Scientists Use Fruit Waste to Remove 99% of Industrial Pollutants

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BJP’s Bengal Manifesto: Focus on Welfare, Security, and Reclaiming Cultural Identity

Prosecutors Add Journalists to Witness List in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Murder Case Investigation

Conquering the Frozen Heights: The Art and Adventure of Ice Climbing

Navigating Intergenerational Relationships: Bridging the Generational Gap within Families

King Charles and Queen Camilla Enjoy Rejuvenating Retreat in Bengaluru

Trump halts second wave of attacks as Venezuela frees political prisoners

Devastating Tornado Uproots Over 100,000 Trees in Telangana’s Medaram-Tadwai Forest Area

Strategic Overhaul: Joann to Shutter 500+ Stores Across 49 States in the US

Athletes From 35 Counties Compete in Special Olympics at Santa Clara University

Arshad Nadeem Responds to Neeraj Chopra's Comment

#waterpollution

California cities fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in local creeks

California cities fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in local creeks

PFAS contamination in Bay Area fish raises alarm over public health threat

PFAS contamination in Bay Area fish raises alarm over public health threat

IIT Guwahati Scientists Use Fruit Waste to Remove 99% of Industrial Pollutants

IIT Guwahati Scientists Use Fruit Waste to Remove 99% of Industrial Pollutants

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Prosecutors Add Journalists to Witness List in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Murder Case Investigation

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Enjoy Rejuvenating Retreat in Bengaluru

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