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Most Asian Countries behind Biodiversity Targets for Protected Areas |
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 Most countries in Asia have failed to achieve a global minimum target of protecting at least 17 per cent of land by 2020, according to a study based on data from 40 countries.
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Renewable Energy Sector to Boom in 2023 |
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 With an oil price shock threatening to derail economies globally, the focus has shifted to renewable energy with over USD 25 billion or INR 2 lakh crore investment planned in India for using sunlight, water, and air to produce energy..... read more
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S Korea's Sea Level Rises due to Climate Change |
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 South Korea’s sea level rose nearly 10 cm over the past 33 years as a result of climate change. The country’s average coastal surface height grew 9.9 cm between 1989 and 2021, with the yearly average coming to 3.01 mm, Yonhap News Agency quoted the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency as saying.
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Using Deep Learning to Monitor India’s Disappearing Forest Cover |
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 Using satellite monitoring data, researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm that could provide real-time monthly land use and land cover maps for parts of India. .... read more
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Yemen Introduces Solar Project to Reduce Severe Electricity Outages |
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 Yemen will establish a new solar project to reduce electricity outages in the country’s southern port city of Aden with the support of the UAE.
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Canadian Researchers Study Ways to Reduce Underwater Noise Pollution |
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 Canadian researchers, led by an Indo-Canadian engineer, are working on devising solutions to the problem of underwater noise pollution given its adverse impact on marine mammals. .... read more
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Significant Programmes to Boost Participation of Women in Energy Sector |
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 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been supporting capacity building programmes for skill development in the area of renewable energy including solar energy (Suryamitra), wind energy (Vayumitra), and small hydro power (Jalurjamitra). .... read more
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New Species of Elusive Wren Babblers in Arunachal Pradesh |
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 Birdwatchers have discovered a new species of the elusive wren babblers in remote northeastern Arunachal Pradesh, which has been named by them as Lisu wren babbler. .... read more
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Power Giant NTPC to Build Nuclear Fleet to Aid Climate Goal Chase |
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 NTPC Ltd., India’s top power producer, is planning to build a massive nuclear fleet that’ll aid the nation’s push to shift away from coal and curb emissions to hit net-zero by 2070.
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Karnataka Bags National Energy Conservation Award 2022 by Power Ministry |
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 The Union Ministry of Power has selected Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) to be the winner of the first prize in the State Designated Agency (SDA Group-1) sector at the National Energy Conservation Awards – 2022 (NECA 2022).
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High-Temperature Torch to Convert Waste into Fuel |
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 A low-cost, energy-efficient technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre that can burn any waste—municipal, hazardous and even nuclear—to produce gases that can then be used to generate electricity was transferred to a Kolkata-based firm that will now develop commercial grade incinerators that can each process 100 tonne waste per day. .... read more
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Coal Demand Likely to Peak between 2030 and 2035 |
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 As coal is the major source of energy in India, the demand will continue with likely peak between 2030 and 2035. In 2022–23 (April 22 to October 22),.... read more
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