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Antarctica Ice Shelf Experiences Jumps

Researchers have discovered that the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica, roughly the size of France, is experiencing sudden movements of 6 to 8 centimeters once or twice a day. These movements are triggered by the Whillans Ice Stream, a fast-flowing ..

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IREDA Opens GIFT City Office to Back Green Energy Projects

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has set up an office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to provide foreign currency-denominated debt financing for green hydrogen and renewable energy manufacturing projects. IREDA’s GIFT City office will specialize ..

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Climate Change to Cost Global Economy in Trillions: Study

A report has highlighted alarming economic consequences of climate change, predicting that the global economy could face annual losses of up to USD 38 trillion by 2049. The study, conducted by scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research ..

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IMD issues Yellow and Orange Alerts in Different Parts of Country

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for a heatwave in states including Telangana, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Goa. The heatwave is expected to last from April 16 to April ..

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Madhya Pradesh Leads in Centre’s Green Credit Programme Efforts

Madhya Pradesh is leading the Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP) with over 500 land parcels approved for tree plantation across 10 states in the past two months. A total of 10,000 hectares of land have been identified for the programme ..

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Kerala: Fire destroys 100 hectares in Wayanad Sanctuary

A devastating forest fire in the Sulthan Bathery forest range under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala destroyed nearly 100 hectares of land Recently. The fire began in Karassery and quickly spread to other areas within the sanctuary, including Kumbram ..

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Centre to Issue Heatwave Advisory to States for Worker Welfare

The Centre will issue an advisory to all states and union territories to ensure workers’ welfare during expected heatwave days this summer. The advisory will include measures such as rescheduling work hours, providing regular health checkups, cool places for rest, ..

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Nepal Army Launches Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 at Mt. Everest

The Nepal Army will collect around 10 tonnes of garbage and five bodies lying at Mt. Everest as part of the Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 in the Everest region. The cleaning campaign aims to control human-made pollution in the Himalayas ..

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