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Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates...

November 20, 2024

Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

Pollinators are vital for agriculture and food security as they contribute to over 75% of food crops and flowering plants but these small insects face numerous threats including...

November 19, 2024

Telangana Announces 100% Tax Exemption for EVs

The Telangana government has initiated a policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation. It seeks to reduce air pollution, particularly in urban areas like...

November 19, 2024

U.N. Methane Monitoring Program Report

Since last year, the U.N. has monitored methane leaks and has sent 1,200 alerts to governments and companies. Only 12 major alerts received any action, which is just...

November 19, 2024

Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species

A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton...

November 19, 2024

Unique Mineral Chimneys Discovered in the Dead Sea Floor

Researchers have discovered unique mineral chimneys on the Dead Sea floor, which are a result of highly salty groundwater. The findings were published in Science of the Total...

November 19, 2024

Pando: World’s Oldest Living Organism

Pando is a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees in Utah, which spans 106 acres and consists of around 47,000 individual trees. Pando is connected by an...

November 18, 2024

EU Delays Deforestation Regulation for Indian Growers

The European Parliament has recently voted to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which provides additional time for Indian coffee and rubber growers to comply with new regulations....

November 18, 2024

Rare Red-Headed Vulture Sighting in Kasaragod

The Red-Headed Vulture was seen in Kasaragod, adding to the area’s bird diversity and importance. The critically endangered species was observed by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan. He...

November 18, 2024

India’s Energy Workforce Growth in 2023

India’s workforce in 2023 was about 566 million, with the energy sector providing over 8.5 million jobs, making up around 1.5 percent of total employment, according to a...

November 18, 2024

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