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Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats

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...

November 16, 2024

Discovery of New Freshwater Fish Genus Koima

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...

November 16, 2024

UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance

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...

November 16, 2024

Tata Power’s Major Floating Solar Project Launched

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)...

November 16, 2024

44% Coral Species Face Extinction: IUCN Red List

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%...

November 15, 2024

Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat

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...

November 15, 2024

What is Net Zero?

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...

November 15, 2024

Crinum Andhricum: New Flowering Plant Discovered in Eastern Ghats

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...

November 15, 2024

What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?

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...

November 14, 2024

IISc Researchers Developed Revolutionary Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Foam

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have made important strides in sustainable packaging. They have developed a biodegradable foam that offers a promising alternative to traditional...

November 14, 2024

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