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Study finds copper-based chemicals might be leading to ozone layer depleti
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
California [US], January 15 (ANI): A new study has found that copper released into the environment from brake pads, antifouling paints, and other sources may be contributing significantly to stratospheric ozone depletion.
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Unprecedented increase in electricity demand due to revival of economy amo
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): After Delhi and Punjab Chief Ministers flagged the issue of shortage of coal at power plants, the Ministry of Power listed four reasons for the depletion of coal stocks including an unprecedented increase in demand for electricity due to the revival of th
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Researchers explain depletion in mesospheric ozone layer
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 23 (ANI): The same phenomenon that causes aurorae -- the magical curtains of green light often visible from the polar regions of the Earth -- causes mesospheric ozone layer depletion. This depletion could have significance for global climate change and therefore, unders
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Union Cabinet approves ratification of global agreement on phase down of h
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for ratification of Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete Ozone Layer for phase down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by India, adopted by the parties to Montreal Protocol on October 2016.
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Cabinet approves phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons to prevent climate chang
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer for phase down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by India.
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Response of T-cells not critical for recovery from COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): The findings of new research conducted on monkeys revealed that T cells are not critical for the recovery of primates from acute COVID-19 infections. Their depletion does not induce severe disease, and T cells do not account for the natural resistance of rhesu
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Depleting groundwater matter of concern, says Haryana CM
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], June 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday directed the officials to formulate a plan for the smooth availability of groundwater, river water, and treated water to the farmers in the state.
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No solution to global problems unless we all work together, says Dalai Lam
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 22 (ANI): On the occasion of Earth Day, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in a statement said that problems like global warming and depletion of ozone layer cannot be tackled by single nations and individual organisations alone and no solution
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Karnataka to focus on electric vehicles due to high energy costs
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwatha Narayana on Tuesday said the shift to electric mobility has become necessary due to the fast depletion of fossil fuels, increase in energy costs.
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A new cellular protein involved in discovering obesity
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], Jan 11 (ANI): Researchers have found that the depletion of iRhom2 protein in mice contributes to less fat in the body and increases energy consumption in fat depots known as adipose tissue.
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SC pulls up Delhi govt over deteriorating air quality
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government for not tackling the air pollution which led to the depletion of air quality in the national capital and asked it to take strict actions against the violators.
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SC pulls up Punjab, Haryana govt for not tackling stubble burning
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Punjab government for not taking any coercive steps to tackle stubble burning which led to the depletion of air quality in the national capital and asked it to ensure that this does not happen in the future.
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