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Minke Whales’ Hearing Range Revealed

November 27, 2024

Recent findings have transformed our understanding of minke whales’ hearing capabilities. Scientists have directly measured their hearing range for the first time. The results indicate that these whales can hear sounds up to 90 kilohertz (kHz), which is higher than ..

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Great Nicobar Island Project Development Approved

November 26, 2024

The Great Nicobar Island project has received approval, which follows extensive evaluations of its environmental impact. The project is deemed crucial for national security and development initiatives. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) The project underwent the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) process, ..

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COP29 Climate Finance Agreement Overview

November 26, 2024

The COP29 meeting concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and established a new climate finance target. This target is set at $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035 and is known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). This amount is ..

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Is Earth’s 31.5 Inch Tilt Linked to Increasing Water Demand?

November 26, 2024

A recent study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals important changes in Earth’s rotational pole due to excessive groundwater extraction. Conducted by Ki-Weon Seo and his team, the research spans from 1993 to 2010, which indicates that the pole shifted approximately ..

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How Does Math Relate to the Life Cycle of Periodical Cicadas?

November 25, 2024

Two broods of periodical cicadas have emerged together for the first time in over 200 years. Brood XIX appears in the southeastern U.S., while Brood XIII is found in the Midwest. Additionally, Australian greengrocer cicadas, which follow a seven-year cycle, ..

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Global Plastics Treaty

November 25, 2024

Recent discussions ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty event have brought into light critical issues, which will take place in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 to December 1. United Nations experts stress the necessity of accountability in the plastic ..

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What is Peak Oil?

November 25, 2024

Global oil production is at an important point because the growth of renewable energy is changing things. Worries about climate change are driving this shift, and many wonder how much longer fossil fuels will remain useful. Historical Context of Peak ..

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IndusInd Bank Partners with UNICEF for Climate Action

November 23, 2024

IndusInd Bank has partnered with UNICEF to tackle climate risks, which aims to enhance community resilience in five Indian districts. The initiative was formalized through a Statement of Intent, which is part of the bank’s Climate Action program. Target Districts ..

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