Source: The post is based on the article “Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? Caracal species is struggling to survive in India and is on the verge of extinction.A team of… Continue reading Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart
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Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
Source: The post is based on the article “UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The United Nations Environmental Programme(UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation has launched the Green Fins Hub. What is Green Fins Hub? The… Continue reading Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
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
