The study was conducted at select fishing centres of all maritime states in India. On this basis of which, the CMFRI found that the harvest phase in the fisheries sector used more than 90 per cent of the total fuel used in the sector.
Awarding the Peroshah village sarpanch with the ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman’ award, President Murmu said that the village should be an inspiration to all. They have shown that even without the most advanced tools and resources, waste management can be carried out simply and scientifically.
The fifth Annual World Air Quality Report revealed that India’s air quality index has dropped to hazardous levels. However, an even more shocking revelation was that while New Delhi is the second most polluted capital city in the world, it is not the most polluted city in India.
Utilising alternate energy resources and readily available materials, a college dropout from Jharkhand has designed a micro bamboo hydel plant to provide free electricity to his village. The project has received widespread attention, including that of government officials.
Several regions such as southern Asia and eastern Asia experienced PM2.5 concentrations above the set threshold on more than 90 per cent of days. This was the case globally as well, according to the study published in Lancet Planetary Health.
Recycling the litter which has been plaguing the world’s second-largest freshwater lake – Lake Victoria, former tourist guide James Kateeba brought in an innovative measure to clear the waters and attract tourists with a unique message.
According to the study conducted by the 5 Gyres Institute, the plastic problem could potentially triple by 2040 if legally binding global policies are not introduced. They have ushered for corporate responsibility alongside the cleanup and recycling missions.
The high seas that begin at the border of countries’ exclusive economic zones, do not fall under the jurisdiction of any country. Despite comprising more than 60 per cent of the world’s oceans and nearly half the planet’s surface, it has received less attention due to this.
Anaesthetic gases were found to contribute to global warming with a potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. By forbidding hospitals from using the anaesthetic desflurane, Scotland becomes the first country to make waves to a greener healthcare sector.
While promises have been made to globally tackle climate change, a recent report published by Back to Blue says otherwise. The report suggests that the plastic use in G20 countries is expected to double by 2050.
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