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German Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Fungi for Waste Reduction

August 13, 2024

Scientists in Germany have found fungi that can eat plastic, which could help tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the oceans. While these plastic-eating fungi offer a promising ..

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CSIR-NPL Launches Certification Process for Continuous Emission Monitoring

August 13, 2024

The Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) is now an important tool for accurately tracking pollution in India’s industries. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) made it mandatory to install CEMS in 2014. However, even though it’s very important, many industries ..

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Great Barrier Reef Sees Warmest Waters in 400 Years

August 12, 2024

A new study has found that water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are now the highest they’ve been in 400 years. This puts the reef at serious risk. This research offers a long-term view of the damage ..

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Study Reveals India’s Districts Facing Extreme Weather Crisis

August 9, 2024

A study titled Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate has highlighted concerning trends in extreme weather across India. According to the study, nearly 84% of districts in the country are experiencing severe heatwaves, and 70% are seeing an increase in ..

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Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Temperatures, Urgent Threats

August 9, 2024

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is experiencing serious problems because of climate change. Recently, scientists have found that the ocean’s surface temperature is the highest it has been in over 400 years. This rapid increase in temperature has caused a ..

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Unprecedented Glacier Retreat Observed Across The Andes

August 6, 2024

Recent research published in Science reveals an unprecedented retreat of glaciers in the Andes, surprising scientists who thought these changes would take decades to become apparent. This rapid glacier decline signals troubling climatic changes that could impact global environments. Study ..

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Tree Cover Increase Threatens Grassland Bird Populations

August 1, 2024

Increasing tree cover is usually seen as good for protecting nature and fighting climate change. But new research shows that trees spreading into places that have always been open, like savannahs and grasslands, can harm native animals, especially birds that ..

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Bhupender Yadav Launches Ideas4LiFE Initiative at IIT Delhi

July 31, 2024

Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the launch of Ideas4LiFE at IIT Delhi. This initiative aims to collect innovative ideas that encourage environmentally friendly behaviors. The Purpose of Ideas4LiFE Ideas4LiFE is set up to gather ..

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