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Clean Ganga Mission to Start Dolphin Ambulance

November 16, 2024

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is actively promoting conservation efforts and targeting the Ganga River’s biodiversity. They focus particularly on endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin. Recent developments include the introduction of a Dolphin Ambulance. This vehicle will ..

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Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats

November 16, 2024

Recent research marks that over 68 percent of these ecosystems could vanish by 2100 if current greenhouse gas emissions continue, which is termed ‘business-as-usual.’ Temperate rainforests are unique and vital, yet they occupy less than one percent of the Earth’s ..

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Discovery of New Freshwater Fish Genus Koima

November 16, 2024

Recent research has revealed the genus Koima, a new group of freshwater fish endemic to the Western Ghats. This discovery marks the region’s rich biodiversity and the need for further taxonomic studies. The research was conducted by a team from ..

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UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance

November 16, 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed plans for the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance during COP29, which aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and also seeks to reduce carbon emissions. The announcement builds on commitments made during ..

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Tata Power’s Major Floating Solar Project Launched

November 16, 2024

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has recently commissioned an important floating solar project in India. The Omkareshwar floating solar installation has a capacity of 126 megawatts (MW) and is located in Madhya Pradesh, strategically positioned between two hydroelectric reservoirs. ..

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44% Coral Species Face Extinction: IUCN Red List

November 15, 2024

The recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) shows that 44% of reef-building coral species are now at risk of extinction, up from 33% in 2008. These alarming findings were discussed at the 29th Conference of ..

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Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat

November 15, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is dealing with a new ecological problem caused by an invasive plant called Senna tora. This plant, originally from Central America, has been found in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and nearby areas, which may harm ..

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What is Net Zero?

November 15, 2024

The urgency to combat climate change has led to global commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The United Nations emphasizes the need for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This goal requires collective action from governments, businesses, and ..

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Crinum Andhricum: New Flowering Plant Discovered in Eastern Ghats

November 15, 2024

Botanists have recently identified a new flowering plant species named Crinum andhricum. This discovery took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. A team led by scientist L Rasingam collected the specimens in April 2023. They found the plant ..

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What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?

November 14, 2024

The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) is underway in Baku. Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a focal point. It aims to secure $5-6.8 trillion for developing countries by ..

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