Ganga basin States stare at rising crop failures
According to a report submitted to the Central Water Commission by the World Bank, Ganga river basin could see crop failures rise three-fold and drinking water shortage rise by as …
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‘Flying bulldog’: world’s largest bee refound
Wallace’s giant bee- the world’s largest bee- has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia. The bee lives in the Indonesian island region of North Moluccas. The bee has …
Read MoreTravel on a jet, using a little cooking oil
Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun has successfully completed a pilot test to convert used cooking oil into bio-aviation turbine fuel (Bio-ATF) or bio-jet fuel. Bio-ATF is a biofuel used …
Read MoreWhere are the ‘green crackers’? asks Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over inabilities of CSIR-NEERI and PESO to find out formulae for green crackers. This comes in the backdrop of cracker factories being closed down …
Read MoreAussie mammal the first ‘climate change extinction’
Australia officially declared a Great Barrier Reef rodent extinct, making it the first mammal believed to have been killed off by human-induced climate change. Bramble Cay Melomys is a rodent …
Read More7 islands in Lakshadweep and Andamans identified for seaplane operations
During the 5th meeting of Island developement agency, Four islands in the Andamans and three in Lakshadweep have been identified for seaplane operations, while private sector participation has been invited …
Read MoreSynthetic fibres contribute to plastic pollution
According to a recent study, synthetic fibres like nylon and polyesters are major contributors of micro plastic pollution in the environment. Synthetic fibres are petroleum-based products. They are not recyclable …
Read MoreSC sets aside NGT order allowing reopening of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi
Supreme Court set aside the order of the National Green Tribunal, which permitted the re-opening of the Sterlite plant at Tuticorin. Sterlite is a copper smelting unit and is a …
Read MoreEXPLAINED: WHAT IS IUCN
Established in 1948 Headquarter — Gland, Switzerland FORMER NAME:International Union for the Protection of Nature(1948–1956) and World Conservation Union(1990–2008) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field …
Read MoreCaught down the wire: Punjab’s blackbuck fight for existence
Number of blackbuck deaths in Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) has raised serious concern. The AWS is an open sanctuary and comprises 13 villages of Bishnoi belt in Abohar Tehsil area of …
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