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Potassium depletion in soil threatens worldwide food yields: Research
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to recent research by scientists from UCL, the University of Edinburgh, and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, potassium deficiency in agricultural soils poses a largely unknown but potentially serious threat to world food security if allowed unchecked.
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Rosneft launches a new program to explore and conserve the Arctic ecosyste
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], February 19: Engaged proactively in conserving biodiversity and promoting ecological balance in the Arctic region, Russian oil company Rosneft has launched a new program to study and conserve bioindicator species endemic to the Arctic ecosystems. The company unveiled its new
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"Dedicated to securing strong commitment for translating ambitious targets
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 9: The world has already crossed the midpoint timeframe of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation. However, we are significantly behind in achieving most of the SDGs by 2030. Acknowledging the challenges on the path to sustainability for creating a be
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Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre mourns death of elephant "Tanneer"
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Karnataka's Minister of Environment, Ecology, and Forests, Eshwar B Khandre, expressed profound condolences for the passing of the beloved elephant "Tanneer," rescued in Kerala and returned to Bandipur on Friday midnight. Describing the incident as unfortunate, the minister emphasized the s
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Rich in fungi soil could benefit green roofs: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A team sought to establish whether regulating green roof soil bacteria may improve healthy urban soil growth, a methodology that could be used to increase climate resilience in cities.
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Rising sea levels may lead to more methane emitted from wetlands: Research
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, which is altering ecosystems. Scientists assumed that the tidal wetlands present in estuaries could create less methane, a strong greenhouse gas because the increased influx of seawater renders these habitats less hospitable to methane-producing
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Mizoram keen to offer eco-friendly, sustainable tourism: Mizoram CM Lalduh
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma on Friday said that "Mizoram is keen to offer eco-friendly and sustainable tourism that respects the fragile ecology of the state and its meagre population but is not interested in mass tourism.''
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Parliament Winter session: CPI MP moves notices seeking discussion on 'fra
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In his notice, the CPI MP said that the issue must be addressed in the Rajya Sabha because it caused the severe threat workers who are at the forefront of development projects in the Himalayan region.
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"Maximum global talk, minimum local walk...": Jairam Ramesh targets PM ove
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Reacting to the remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Conference of Parties (COP28) Summit in Dubai that India is presenting an excellent example of balance between ecology and economy, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that PM Modi follows the principle of 'Maximum Glo
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India presented excellent example of balance between ecology and economy b
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Lauding India's capability of emerging as one of those economies which is on the path to meet NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) targets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has presented an excellent example of balance between ecology and economy before the world.
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Malaysia: Enraged wild elephants tramples car on highway after collision w
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A herd of wild elephants in Malaysia trampled a car on a major highway after it collided with a young elephant calf, CNN reported, citing local authorities.
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GenZ expresses their concern over shrinking wildlife habitat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
To attain a better understanding of forest ecology in the urban landscape, Aaranyak organised an event titled Nature's Wonderland - A journey of curiosity, supported by Wipro Foundation and LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. (LASA), focusing on forest biodiversity at the Rani Reserve Forest
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