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Pakistan spends $980 million on Pulse imports amid declining domestic prod
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Rana Muhammad Tayyib, President of the Punjab Pulses Importers Association and Chairman of the Grain Market, stated that before 1998, Pakistan was among the top exporters of pulses. However, the export ban introduced during the Musharraf period discouraged growers, as pulses turned into a lo
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Kashmiril Founder Kaunain Kaisar Wani Tackles Adulteration in Kashmiri Pro
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 16: At a time when studies estimate that 70 to 80 percent of saffron sold globally is adulterated -- mixed with dyed corn silk, coconut fibers, or synthetic coloring -- a young Kashmiri entrepreneur is building what may be India's most transpare
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Spain declares Galicia wildfire zones disaster as record heatwave fuels de
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Spain will declare wildfire-hit areas in northern Galicia as disaster zones. Fires have burned nearly 4,000 sq km, killed four, and forced massive firefighting efforts. PM Sanchez warned of climate change impacts. Human activity is linked to many fires, with 23 arrests and 89 under investiga
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Over 22,500 hectares degraded mangroves restored across India under MISHTI
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
MISHTI is a crucial step towards restoring India's mangrove cover, which serves as a natural barrier against coastal erosion and climate change impacts, he stated.
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Centre, ADB sign $ 50 million loan for climate-adaptative water harvesting
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Union government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed a $50 million loan aimed at enhancing water security by constructing water-harvesting systems to improve access to water and reducing community vulnerability against climate change impacts in Meghalaya.
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India and ADB sign USD 50 million loan for climate-adaptative water harves
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed a USD 50 million loan aimed at enhancing water security by constructing water-harvesting systems to improve access to water and reducing community vulnerability against climate change impacts in Meghalaya, Minist
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Multiple crises of pandemic, geopolitical tensions, climate change impacte
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Friday said multiple crises of the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and climate change impacts have disproportionately impacted developing countries and have also reversed their development.
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Climate change impact on animals: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a recent study, the effects of climate change on animals would have cascading effects on nutrition, environment, behaviour, physical health, and mental health, among other five categories of welfare.
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"Pakistan highly vulnerable to climate change impacts": Economist Intellig
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a report published by Economist Intelligence Unit on Friday, Pakistan has been identified as "highly" susceptible to climate change impacts, reported Geo TV.
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World Bank approves additional financing for Kerala climate resilience pro
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The World Bank's Board of Directors have approved a $150 million loan to support the 'Resilient Kerala Program' to continue strengthening the state's preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, and disease outbreaks.
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World War II-style rationing can reduce carbon emissions: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Rationing in the manner of World War II may be a successful strategy for lowering carbon emissions, suggests a new study from the University of Leeds.
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Climate Change: Lessons from latest global warming
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), which resembles current and future warming, occurred 56 million years ago and was one of the largest and fastest global warming events in Earth's history. Global temperatures increased by 5-8°C during this phase.
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