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

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

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

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

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

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

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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