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UNESCO extends support in implementation of National Education Policy
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New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): Extending full support in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay said that key concepts under NEP like strengthening administrative capacities, socio-emotional learning and environmental awareness a
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Preservative used in popular processed foods may harm immune system
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Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): The findings of a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group suggested that a food preservative that is used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods might cause harm to
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JKYog Women's Day Awards Conclave: World-renowned speakers, panel on gende
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI/NewsVoir): The JKYog Global International Women's Day Awards Conclave 2021 on Mar 27, 2021, recognizes and features inspiring talks by trailblazing women in STEM, Social Work, Business and Environmental Causes. Reputable honorees include Ms Sindhut
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Dinesh Shahra Foundation launches 'Jal Shakti Mission'
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New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI/Digpu): On World Water Day 2021, Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) took a major decision to strengthen its environmental sustainability initiatives by venturing into the domain of river conservation.
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Blue Planet announces Flagship Singapore Investment with the acquisition o
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Singapore, March 24 (ANI/NewsVoir): Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte. Ltd. ("Blue Planet") announced today that it has acquired one of Singapore's leading waste management companies, Wah & Hua Pte. Ltd ("Wah & Hua").
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Short-lived plant species are more climate-sensitive, claims study
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Bern [Germany], March 23 (ANI): Short-lived plant species are more sensitive to climate change than long-lived ones, a collaborative study by researchers of German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Helmholtz-Centr
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Ghana's bauxite deal with Chinese state-owned firm poses environmental ris
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Accra [Ghana], March 21 (ANI): Ghana's bauxite deal with a Chinese state-owned firm draws sharp criticism from environmentalists who warned that mining in the country's key forests would pose environmental risks.
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Various projects launched for Ayodhya under National Mission for Clean Gan
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New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): In a bid to ensure environmental sustainability, livelihood generation and enhancing tourism in Uttar Pradesh, two key projects were announced for Ayodhya at the 34th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) held earlier th
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Study sheds light on rare genetic variants that increase risk for lung can
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Washington [US], March 19 (ANI): Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. While the risk for this disease can be influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors like smoking, studies estimate that 18 per cent of lung cancer cases are due to inherited genetic variants. New research
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How environmental exposures before conception may impact fetal development
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Michigan [US], March 18 (ANI): A new report published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests older age and alcohol consumption in the year leading up to conception also may have an impact by epigenetically altering a specific gene during the development of human eggs or
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China's high demand for beef from Brazil fuelling environmental crisis
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Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], March 18 (ANI): A ravenous demand from China has helped Brazilian beef sales skyrocket to record levels - which has brought upon a devastating environmental cost.
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SCNL reaffirms sustainability commitment to reduce carbon emissions
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New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Satin Creditcare Network Ltd (SCNL) has reaffirmed its commitment as an environmentally conscious and responsible organisation towards the reduction of carbon emission.
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