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As world approaches "irreversible harm," deaths due to heat may rise fivef
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The latest edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed the grave and mounting threat to health of further delayed action on climate change, with the world likely to experience a "4.7-fold increase in heat-related deaths by mid-century."
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Developed nations are responsible for poor environment, India won't budge:
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Those developed nations who lecture us on imposing regulatory norms on the usage of fossil fuels today are responsible for the poor state of the environment. Around 85 per cent of the carbon dioxide load in the atmosphere is because of industrialisation which was started by these developed
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Study emphasises necessity of addressing risk of post-net zero global warm
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Since global warming is an inevitable consequence of burning fossil fuels, the only strategy we have to stop it is to bring human activity's CO2 emissions down to "net zero," or the point at which the amount of CO2 we release into the atmosphere and the amount we take out of it is equal.
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Biodiesel: The Next Big Renewable Story
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 8: As the world grapples with environmental challenges and energy security concerns, India's Biodiesel sector is stepping up to provide greener and more sustainable alternatives. This Industry has witnessed unprecedented growth and is on path to create a milestone
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World on track to produce 110 pc more fossil fuels by 2030 in breach of Pa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The fourth edition of 'The Production Gap Report' released on Wednesday has revealed that annual oil and gas production is projected to increase by 27 per cent and 25 per cent by 2030, and by 29 percent and 41 per cent by 2050, respectively.
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Nepal: UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for end to fossil fuel use
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In his address from the Everest region during a visit to Nepal, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the world to end the use of fossil fuels warning of climate catastrophe if this is not done.
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Researchers find potentially cheaper way of hydrogen transport
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers in Japan have created a novel material capable of storing hydrogen energy in a more efficient and cost-effective manner, as part of the ongoing drive to transition humanity away from fossil fuels and towards more ecologically friendly energy sources.
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California sues 5 oil companies, accuses them of deceiving public
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
California is suing oil companies BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and ConocoPhillips and their trade group, the American Petroleum Institute for deceiving the public over the risks associated with fossil fuels and causing billions of dollars in damage to communities and the environment, accor
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"PM Modi added new concept...while changing fuel from fossils to renewable
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
“So far the world is working on the replacement of fossil fuels but Prime Minister Modi added to this a new concept that change in lifestyle should take place, alone change in the use of fossil fuel will not help. We have to ensure that while changing fuel from fossils to renewables
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US: Montana rules in favour of youths in landmark climate decision
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US Montana state on Monday (local time), took the decision in the favour of people who alleged that the state had violated their right to a “clean and healthful” environment by promoting the use of fossil fuels.
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Renewable solar energy can help purify water, environment: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Using electrochemistry to separate distinct particles inside a solution (also known as electrochemical separation) is an energy-efficient technique for environmental and water remediation: the process of cleansing contaminated water. However, while electrochemistry requires less energy than
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Sealmatic Accreditation for ISO 19443 Nuclear Applications
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10: Sealmatic has been accredited with ISO 19443 for Nuclear Applications and is the only mechanical seal company in India/globally which has the distinction of having this Certification.
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