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India’s First Indigenous Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant

India marked advancement in healthcare waste management with the launch of its first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant named Sṛjanam at AIIMS New Delhi. This innovative technology,...

 February 11, 2025

Australia’s Climate Crisis

Australia is experiencing climate changes. The Bureau of Meteorology recently reported that 2024 was the second warmest year since 1901. This follows the World Meteorological Organization declaring 2023...

 February 10, 2025

India Surpasses 100 GW Solar Power Capacity Milestone

India has achieved milestone by surpassing 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity. This accomplishment reflects the country’s commitment to energy independence and sustainable development. The Union...

 February 8, 2025

India’s Evolving Climate Strategy and Economic Growth

India's approach to the climate crisis has undergone a notable transformation in recent times. The nation is increasingly prioritising adaptation over mitigation in its climate policies. This shift...

 February 8, 2025

Impact of Climate Change on Cocoa Production

Recent studies reveal that climate change poses threat to cocoa production in West and Central Africa. This region is responsible for over 70% of the world's cocoa supply....

 February 7, 2025

Reducing Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions to Boost Crop Yields

Recent research from Stanford University marks the impact of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from coal-fired power plants on agricultural productivity in India. The study indicates that eliminating these...

 February 7, 2025

New Fungal Disease Threatens Ginger Cultivation in Karnataka

In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode identified a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu district, Karnataka. The disease is...

 February 6, 2025

Antarctic Expedition in Ross Sea

A multi-national expedition to the Ross Sea in Antarctica is underway. Led by marine scientist Sherine Sonia Cubelio, the expedition aims to assess the biodiversity of this vital...

 February 5, 2025

Hydro-Meteorological Disasters and Casualties in India

In 2024, India faced hydro-meteorological disasters, resulting in 2,936 fatalities. Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest number of casualties. This alarming trend marks the increasing impact of climate-related events...

 February 5, 2025

EU Water Pollution Crisis and Its Challenges

The European Union is facing water pollution crisis. A recent report from the European Commission revealed that most surface water bodies in the EU are contaminated by chemicals....

 February 5, 2025

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