Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study” published in Down To Earth on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shallow Water Mining?3 Why is Shallow water mining not considered a sustainable option?4 What is the suggestion… Continue reading Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study

A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources

Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources” published in Down To Earth on 14th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the One Water Approach?3 What are the characteristics of the One Water Approach?4 How is One Water Approach Superior… Continue reading A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources

Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?

Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?” published in Down To Earth on 13th September 2022. What is the News? Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains. About the World’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains: Launched by:… Continue reading Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?

Gender Snapshot 2022 Report: It will take 3 centuries to close gender gap completely, warns UN

Source: The post is based on the article “Gender Snapshot 2022 Report: It will take 3 centuries to close gender gap completely, warns UN” published in Down To Earth on 8th September 2022. What is the News? The report titled “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022” was released by United… Continue reading Gender Snapshot 2022 Report: It will take 3 centuries to close gender gap completely, warns UN

Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity

Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity” published in Down To Earth on 9th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Red-Eared Slider Turtles?3 Red Eared Slider Turtles presence in India and its impact4 What can be done to control the invasion… Continue reading Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity

Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance

Source: The post is based on the article “Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance” published in Down To Earth on 8th September 2022 What is the News? A study has ranked India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement fifth in compliance and fourth in ambition. About the study The… Continue reading Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance

Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease

Source: The post is based on the article “Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease” published in Down To Earth on 6th September 2022 What is the News? A mysterious pneumonia outbreak in Argentina has been identified as Legionellosis disease. What is Legionellosis disease? Legionellosis is a pneumonia-like illness that varies in severity… Continue reading Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease

New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables

Source: The post is based on the article “New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables” published in Down To Earth on 29th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. This coating can keep… Continue reading New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables

MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible

Source: The post is based on the article “MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible” published in Down To Earth on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment(MOXIE) has produced oxygen on Mars with components from the planet’s atmosphere. What is MOXIE? MOXIE is a small box… Continue reading MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible

State of the Climate Report: Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report

Source: The post is based on the article “Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report” published in Down To Earth on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? The 32nd annual State of the Climate Report has been released. What is the State of the Climate Report? Published by: The report… Continue reading State of the Climate Report: Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report

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