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‘Act Now!’: Study Says Oceans Carry Over 170 Trillion Pieces Of Plastic Waste; Calls For Collective Action
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.
Story Of An Extended Family! Know About This Social Worker’s Efforts To Empower Transwomen
On International Women’s Day, The Logical Indian strikes a conversation with Sarita Shukla, whose efforts paved the way for many transwomen in Delhi to receive the recognition and respect they deserve.
Historic Treaty! UN Members Agree To Protect High Seas After Two Decades Of Discussions
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.
In A First! Scotland Prohibits Use Of Anaesthetics After Study Reveals It To Be 2,500 Times More Harmful Than CO2
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.
Together After 75 Years! Sikh Family Separated During Partition Reunite At Kartarpur Corridor
The 1947 partition had left behind a sense of loss and longing among many families who ended up migrating across the borders. Recently, families of two Sikh brothers were able to reunite after 75 years at the Kartarpur Corridor.
Man’s Best Friend! Stray Dogs Become ‘Early Warning’ Friends For Soldiers In Gulmarg
For the soldiers protecting the borders in Gulmarg, the stray dogs are their companions that act as an “early warning system” that alerts them of unusual activities at the Line of Control (LoC). Patrolling past harsh winters and snow-clad terrains, the canine companions have become their extended family.
‘Couldn’t Read Or Write Until 18’: UK Man Becomes Youngest Black Professor At Cambridge University
Diagnosed with Autism, Jason Arday couldn’t speak, read, or write properly until the age of 18. This did not hold bounds for his efforts, as he receives his professorship at Cambridge University at the age of 37 and becomes the University’s youngest black professor.
Fighting Their Way! Kudumbashree To Train Women As Martial Arts Instructors
On International Women’s Day, self-help group Kudumbashree and the Sports Kerala Federation would be giving martial arts training to two women from each district. These trainees can then choose to generate an income by becoming martial arts instructors.
Call For Action! Single-Use Plastic To Double By 2050 In G20 Countries, Says study
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.
Avoiding Another ‘Great Dying’: Scientists Believe Zoo Gatekeep Conservation Of Near-Extinct Species
“We may be losing species at a faster rate than in any of Earth’s past extinctions,” claim International scientists who point to the understanding that re-wilding the extinct-in-the-wild species is the only way to ensure their conservation.
Climate Change Alarms! Himachal Faces 36% Rain Deficit, Prepares For Drought-Like Conditions
Back in 2022, Himachal experienced one of the highest deficit rainfalls which led to record crop losses and drinking water shortage. In an attempt to address it effectively in 2023, the government has pressed the alarm over an impending water crisis.
World’s Forests Losing Ability To Absorb Carbon Due To Climate Change, Reveals Study
Increased human activities have placed a ticking bomb on the world’s forests. The dramatic changes have led the forests to lose their ability to absorb carbon and made them more prone to the impact of climate change.
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