What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed a high rate biomethanation technology for the integrated treatment of sewage and organic solid waste. What is Biomethanation Technology? Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is microbiologically converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas. About High Rate Biomethanation Technology: High Rate Biomethanation Technology has been developed… Continue reading Scientists develop bio-methanation technology for integrated treatment of sewage, organic solid waste
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IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Source: This post is based on the article “IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? IIT Ropar’s startup company has developed a living plant-based air purifier, “Ubreathe Life” that amplifies the air purification process in indoor spaces. About… Continue reading IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Smog control: Another symbol over substance
Source: Livemint What is the news? Earlier this week, Delhi installed Anti-smog tower in the city to purify the polluted air in the city. The step has received both positive and negative responses. There are concerns surrounding the Anti-smog tower as an effective tool to address the air pollution. Must read: Delhi’s New Smog Tower:… Continue reading Smog control: Another symbol over substance
Switch it off!: How light pollution disorients ecosystems
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Impact of light pollution Synopsis: Excessive use of light in urban areas has negative impact on human and animal life. Analysis of the impact and mitigation measures that can be taken. Context Watching the night sky, the stars and other astronomical objects is an absolute delight. While one may still… Continue reading Switch it off!: How light pollution disorients ecosystems
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. About Forum for Decarbonizing Transport: The forum will be a one-stop platform for initiating dialogues between the stakeholders and partners that will help… Continue reading NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
Source: Indian Express What is the news? Ahead of its infamous smog season, Delhi has installed a ‘smog tower’, a technological aid to help combat air pollution. Background In 2019, the Supreme Court directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi government to come up with a plan to install smog towers to… Continue reading Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
