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Scientists say global warming beyond 1.5 degrees likely
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to new research led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the University of Maryland, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nations can reduce the amount of time spent in a warmer world by making more ambitious climate commitment
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Afghanistan's NEPA criticises lack of Afghan representation at COP27
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The statement of Hafiz Aziz Ahmed comes as the United Nations Climate Change Conference, most commonly referred to as COP27, is being held in Egypt from 6 November to 18 November.
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EU contributes 50 million euros to World Food Programme for Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Having struggled through a year of unprecedented economic hardship and environmental disasters like earthquakes and flooding, the people of Afghanistan are less prepared than ever to weather another harsh winter.
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Researchers find new antiseptics safer than high-use antimicrobial for env
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Study revealed how antiseptics that replaced high-use antimicrobial seem to have minimal to no adverse effects on environmental concentrations.
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HORIBA INDIA conducts a panel discussion on 'Bharat: 21st century, for a S
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): HORIBA, Ltd, a 70-year multi-national organization, dealing in the markets of Automotive, Process and Environmental instruments, Medical Diagnostics, Semiconductors, and Scientific instruments, with its headquarters in Kyoto, Japan and 16 ye
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Himachal Assembly polls: Locals in Shimla resolve to elect candidate on is
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The election fervour is at its peak in the hill state of Himachal, and adding to this taste, is the people's resolve to elect a candidate who can preserve the environment while also working for the development of the city.
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Entomologists issue warning about effects of climate change on insects
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In a new scientific review, a team of 70 scientists from 19 countries warned that if no steps are taken to shield insects from the consequences of climate change, it will "drastically reduce our ability to build a sustainable future based on healthy, functional ecosystems."
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Global climate change will have impact on mountains: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Mountain landscapes all over the world are at risk of becoming more dangerous to populations surrounding them as a result of climate change, while their faster development may bring additional environmental risks to neighbouring areas.
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Research explores complexity of dryland dynamics under changing climate
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A hydrologist in the IUPUI School of Science, Professor Lixin Wang, recently reviewed advances in the study of dryland productivity and examined major outstanding debates on dryland responses to environmental changes.
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Dietary fiber promote inflammation in gut: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to researchers, a type of dietary fibre called inulin, which is used in health supplements and have certain anti-inflammatory properties, can also promote an allergy-related type of inflammation in the lung and gut, as well as other parts of the body.
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Research into thermal properties of cellulose nanofibers yields surprising
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Plant-derived materials such as cellulose often exhibit thermally insulating properties. A new material made from nanoscale cellulose fibres shows the reverse, high thermal conductivity. This makes it useful in areas previously dominated by synthetic polymer materials. Materials based on cel
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government develops biodegradable plastic products for
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo Metropolitan Government develops biodegradable plastic for environmental conservation.
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