India joins China, the US, and Germany in surpassing 100 GW of solar power capacity, reinforcing its status as a global renewable energy leader while advancing towards its ambitious 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030.
The policy aims to position Karnataka as Asia’s top clean mobility hub while accelerating the state’s transition to a sustainable, future-ready transportation ecosystem, according to an official statement.
Two studies published in the journal 'Nature Climate Change' suggest that we may have already crossed a key threshold set by the Paris Agreement to limit global warming, as 2024 became the first full year with global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is implementing key policies and programs to increase India’s green cover and protect the environment.
Scientists also found that the Earth's temperature in January was 1.75 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. Global temperatures have stayed above the 1.5-degree mark for 18 of the last 19 months.
The study underscores the importance of continuous monitoring of air pollution in both source (Punjab), receptor (Delhi-NCR) and intermediate (Haryana) regions for mitigating air pollution, said leader author Poonam Mangaraj, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature.
A Science of the Total Environment study found widespread contaminants—PCBs, OCPs, and PFAS—in commonly hunted waterfowl across the northeast Atlantic Flyway. While some species had lower contamination, others posed potential health risks for hunters and consumers, including cancer. The findings urge not just updated consumption guidelines, but also a continuous and more profound research on wildlife impacts, highlighting the importance of ongoing learning and discovery in this field.
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Bengal bans liquor shops near schools, temples; ₹5 fish meals announced
IAF introduces GATE-based entry for Technical Branch officers
Uganda returnee isolated in Bengaluru amid Ebola concerns, no case confirmed yet
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CBSE OSM row explodes over hack claims, answer sheet mix-ups
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