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U.N. Methane Monitoring Program Report

November 19, 2024

Since last year, the U.N. has monitored methane leaks and has sent 1,200 alerts to governments and companies. Only 12 major alerts received any action, which is just 1% of the total alerts. Roland Kupers, the program’s lead architect, expressed ..

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Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species

November 19, 2024

A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton koliaensis, or the Cao Bang crocodile newt. The discovery has been published ..

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Unique Mineral Chimneys Discovered in the Dead Sea Floor

November 19, 2024

Researchers have discovered unique mineral chimneys on the Dead Sea floor, which are a result of highly salty groundwater. The findings were published in Science of the Total Environment. This discovery may help predict dangerous sinkholes in the region. Characteristics ..

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Pando: World’s Oldest Living Organism

November 18, 2024

Pando is a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees in Utah, which spans 106 acres and consists of around 47,000 individual trees. Pando is connected by an extensive underground root system, making it a single organism rather than a ..

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EU Delays Deforestation Regulation for Indian Growers

November 18, 2024

The European Parliament has recently voted to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which provides additional time for Indian coffee and rubber growers to comply with new regulations. The initial deadline of December 2024 has now been extended to December ..

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Rare Red-Headed Vulture Sighting in Kasaragod

November 18, 2024

The Red-Headed Vulture was seen in Kasaragod, adding to the area’s bird diversity and importance. The critically endangered species was observed by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan. He documented the find near Mavungal. This marks the first recorded sighting of ..

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India’s Energy Workforce Growth in 2023

November 18, 2024

India’s workforce in 2023 was about 566 million, with the energy sector providing over 8.5 million jobs, making up around 1.5 percent of total employment, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean Energy Job Growth Jobs ..

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Odisha Villages Recognised as Tsunami Ready by UNESCO

November 18, 2024

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO has recently acknowledged 24 tsunami-prone villages in Odisha. This recognition occurred during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024. The villages are located across six coastal districts – Balasore, Bhadrak, ..

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