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Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

November 19, 2024

Pollinators are vital for agriculture and food security as they contribute to over 75% of food crops and flowering plants but these small insects face numerous threats including pesticides, pollution, climate change, and habitat loss which exacerbates these challenges. Importance ..

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Telangana Announces 100% Tax Exemption for EVs

November 19, 2024

The Telangana government has initiated a policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation. It seeks to reduce air pollution, particularly in urban areas like Hyderabad. The exemption from road tax and registration fees will continue until ..

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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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