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On carbon capture and storage

A new report from Oxford University has concluded that dependence on CCS to reach net zero targets would be “hugely economically damaging” and hence not cost effective




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Towards net zero via the reduction of methane emissions

Remediation of landfills and scientific waste management could make a considerable difference in India




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It’s time to do some serious financial walking

Though the developed world finally loosened its purse strings at COP28, the developing nations need a lot more funding to achieve their climate mitigation goals




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Clean facts about green hydrogen versus blue hydrogen

Suitability of blue or green hydrogen as a future fuel is premised on how much water is consumed for their production




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Clean facts on e-DNA and mapping wildlife

The Zoological Survey of India will use eDNA for mapping, monitoring wildlife; help in biodiversity assessments & eradication of aquatic invasive species




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Bankers now favour clean energy over fossil fuel

Trends show the drift towards renewables has found new acceleration




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Tackling ocean-bound plastic through a supply chain ecosystem

A tech start-up hopes to ensure that plastic waste from all coastal districts in the country is diverted to recyclers




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Cleanfacts about the plus and minus of biofuels

Biofuel is a renewable clean source of energy in contrast to fossil fuels




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EVs are still to get on to the fast lane

The transition to electric vehicles still needs government subsidies, support and better charging infrastructure to take off




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Clean facts about harnessing oceans to fight climate change

Oceans can be tapped as a source of food and proteins in the future




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Insurance is the new buzzword in the renewable power sector

Insurers are eyeing the solar, wind and green power projects as the new growing market to tap




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Finance adaptation to address climate change and bridge the fiscal gap

A recent report underlines the need for coordinated planning in private-public investments at the national and State levels




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Clean facts about Arboriculture

Arboriculture also means assessing existing trees and vegetation to ensure protection to the valued in this category.




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Taking environment-friendly homes to small towns and beyond

The green building movement is broadening its canvas to rope in the rural housing sector




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A novel way of cleaning indoor and outdoor air

A ‘filterless’ purifier range promises to keep the surrounding space pollution-free




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Clean facts about Antarctic warming

Changes due to global warming in the Antarctic region have become visible in recent years




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Clean facts about global plastic waste

Fifty per cent of the world’s population resides in areas where plastic waste generated exceeds the capacity to manage it, says report




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How to make soft and squishy robots

The science of sensitive skin: The robotics industry is set to be transformed by a new kind of skin that feels and reacts to touch



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When cutting-edge technology meets biodiversity and conservation  

Indian School of Business is hosting a web-and mobile-based digital ecosystem to monitor, map and assist in environment protection 




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Clean facts about bees and sustainability

The population of bees and other pollinators have shown a steady decline because of the destruction of their habitat




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Giving women a new sense of mobility and financial independence 

An electric three-wheeler manufacturer ropes in women drivers and entrepreneurs to provide last mile connectivity 




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Clean facts  about the AI boom and environmental costs 

The energy consumption of datacentres, AI and cryptocurrency sectors was 460 terawatt hours in 2022 but could touch 1000 TWh by 2026




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Reviving urban water bodies with people participation

A disaster response organisation uses its expertise to address flooding and water shortages in cities




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The sun must also shine on solar panel recycling 

To make this renewable source of energy sustainable, an emphasis on managing the waste generated is critical 




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How solar-powered technology can help reduce human-wildlife conflict 

A Bengaluru-based start-up develops solutions for farmers to deter big cats, animals and monkeys from raiding their fields  




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Clean facts about desertification and land degradation 

Severe land degradation is now affecting 168 countries across the world 




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The tell-tale signs of urban heat stress       

Several Indian cities sizzle under relentless temperatures this summer 




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Towards the rejuvenation of Himalayan pasturelands

A collaborative model aims to amalgamate local knowledge with global expertise in the fragile region




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Clean facts about agrivoltaics 

Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and photovoltaic (PV) power generation.




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How land use and roads are impacting herbivore habitats  

 A recent study shows that the genetic diversity of the Gaur and Sambar are under threat in central India 




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Recycling and a treasure trove of critical minerals 

Incentives could bolster extraction of precious lithium, cobalt, and nickel from end-of-life Li-ion batteries 




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The need to save our forests is more crucial than ever 

While floods, landslides, wildfires, and deforestation may appear as separate events due to climate change, they are interlinked and impact each other




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Clean facts about blue carbon 

Blue carbon ecosystems provide the habitat for marine and coastal species, from birds, fish, and mammals to invertebrates, algae, and microbes




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Olympics in the face of climate change

How Paris is trying to reduce its carbon footprint during the games 




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Alternative financial solutions needed for an EV ecosystem 

Will a green line of credit help a net-zero transition in the auto sector?  




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Clean facts  about greenhushing 

Greenhushing also helps the company alter or change its sustainability effort without attracting public attention 




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Anatomy of a landfill remediation in progress  

A visit to a dumpsite in Chennai illustrates the solution to the pile up of legacy waste across the country 




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Cautionary tales from the recent past and the ground reality 

The shaky foundation of its Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme should serve as a warning as India reinvents its carbon market 




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Clean facts about aerial seeding 

Aerial or broadcast seeding is considered a better option than conventional methods of sowing seeds




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INST's new artificial synaptic chip to help transform information tech




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Researchers harness AI to repurpose existing drugs for pain management




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Researchers enhance earthquake forecast validity




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Aviation giant Boeing to cut 10 pc of its workforce amid rough path ahead




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S. Korean scientists make 1st discovery of electronic crystallites in solids




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Researchers discover alternate method to study changes during DNA replication process




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Australian research identifies cause of mRNA vaccine side effects




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Indian-origin scientist discovers protein function that may treat age-related diseases




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Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery




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INST scientists develop anti-counterfeiting ink to curb document duplication




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Indian scientists-led experiment to explore limits of quantum theory