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IUCN’s Comprehensive Conservation Action Plans for Threatened Pollinator Groups in Europe

November 29, 2023

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has unveiled three comprehensive Action Plans aimed at conserving threatened pollinator groups in Europe. Developed under the auspices of an EU-funded project initiated in April 2021, these plans are the result of ..

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UK’s Colonial History Doubles Its Historical Emissions in Global Heating

November 28, 2023

Recent analysis reveals that the United Kingdom is responsible for nearly twice as much global heating as previously estimated when accounting for its colonial history. While the UK’s domestic emissions contribute to 3% of total world emissions dating back to ..

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Butterfly Migration in Tamil Nadu: Below-Par Phenomenon Raises Concerns

November 28, 2023

The mesmerizing annual migration of butterflies from the Eastern Ghats towards the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the onset of the Northeast monsoon, witnessed a subpar occurrence this year. Tracking this phenomenon since 2013, The Nature and Butterfly ..

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The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: Long-Term Impact on Economies

November 27, 2023

A recent study sheds light on the long-term economic consequences of extreme weather events, particularly tropical cyclones, and their impact on the social cost of carbon. The social cost of carbon is a crucial metric in shaping climate policies, estimating ..

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Government Announces Mandatory Blending of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in CGD Sector

November 27, 2023

The Central government has unveiled a roadmap for the mandatory blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, targeting the transportation and domestic segments. The decision was approved by the National Biofuels Coordination Committee (NBCC) during ..

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25th Meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan

November 24, 2023

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, chaired the 25th meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS DCP) on the coast of Vadinagar in Gujarat. This crucial gathering brought together major stakeholders, including ports, ..

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Peru Loses Over Half of Glacial Coverage in Six Decades

November 24, 2023

Peru has experienced a devastating loss of more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, with 175 glaciers becoming extinct between 2016 and 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to scientists from Peru’s ..

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State of the Wet Tropics Report

November 24, 2023

Australia’s biodiversity-rich northern rainforests, designated as world heritage sites, face escalating threats, with 25% more organisms being classified as threatened species since 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to the recently released “State of the Wet Tropics” ..

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Antarctic Ozone Hole Grows Larger and Thinner, Defying Recovery Trends

November 23, 2023

A new study reveals alarming changes in the Antarctic ozone hole, indicating not only a significant increase in size but also a concerning thinning trend during most of the spring. Despite earlier signs of recovery since the 2000s, the ozone ..

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Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand Mining in Bihar

November 22, 2023

Authorities in Bihar’s Bhojpur district have adopted a unique strategy to curb illegal sand mining by constructing pillars in the Sone river on either side of the Arrah-Sahar bridge. The initiative aims to impede boats from transporting illegally mined sand ..

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