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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.
Health Is Wealth! Mission Shakti Cafe Helps Women Generate Income While Serving Nutritious Food To People
The Mission Shakti Café, exclusively managed by the members of the Women Self-Help Group, was aimed at helping women generate an income to take home. The initiative which began as a part of the state’s livelihood mission has now become synonymous with delicious and healthy meals.
Wheeling Innovations! This Odia Engineer Turns Wheelchairs Into Motorised Electric Vehicles
Every year, over five lakh wheelchairs are sold in India, with ninety-five per cent of them being sold in a one-size-fits-all idea. Such wheelchairs restrict mobility, damage health, and even lowers self-confidence. An Odia-based engineer reimagined these wheelchairs to truly assist people with disabilites.
Sustainably Powered Future! Dubai To Launch Hydrogen Refuel Stations For Cars
The zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles replace traditional energy sources and paves the way for a cleaner and much efficient transportation. With Dubai signing the new public-private partnership to expand the hydrogen market, the world has lessons to take on adopting sustainable solutions.
Need For Resiliency! Many Indian Cities At High-Risk Of Climate Hazards To Built Environment, Know More
Climate change and hazards can be visibly seen with the damage it leaves behind on the physical structures built by humans. A study conducted by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI) found that globally Asia dominates the list with about 114 cities out of the Top 200 at risk in 2050.
Air Pollutants Can Speed Up Bone Loss Among Postmenopausal Women, Reveals Study
About one in two women over 50 years of age experience a bone fracture because of osteoporosis. The latest research confirms that poor air quality is a factor that can speed up bone density loss among post-menopausal women.
Declining Air Quality! Rural Villages Account For 41% Of Atmospheric Pollution, Reveals Study
The study titled “Air Quality Trends in Rural India,” recorded the Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the rural pockets and could notice a trend of rising air pollution. Rural villages accounted for 41 per cent of the overall NO2 pollution in India.
‘My Amma, My Hero’: Indian Footballer’s Gratitude Note For Mother Wins Hearts Online
Sandhiya Ranganathan, the national women’s football team striker, took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note about her single mother and the struggles she went through to have her daughters achieve their dream. The post has now received lakhs of heartwarming reactions.
Warnings Blare For Indian Cities With Global Sea-Level Rise: WMO Report
With a 7,500-kilometer-long coastline divided into nine coastal states, India is among the countries that would face devastating impacts of the global sea level rise, according to the World Meteorological Organization report.
Greener Vision! This Company Turns Waste Chips Packets Into Sunglasses
Envisioning a solution for the growing plastic waste, Ashaya has come up with an innovative product – a sunglass made out of waste chips packets. A Twitter thread about the product story is now going viral and winning hearts.
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