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PRAKASH JAVADEKAR: SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL GAINS OF THE CORONA VIRUS LOCK DOWN
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- All the states and the union territories have been asked to strictly implement relevant rules governing pollution
- COVID-19 lockdown has brought a significant reduction in vehicular activity, industrial activity, etc. due to which air and wa...
MOCCAE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENT AWARD
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- The launch was announced on the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day which is observed every year on 15th March
- It is to promote the engagement of the young generation in environmental sustainability
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CITIES ADOPT NON MOTORIZED TRANSPORT MODES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR COMMUTE
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- Free public transport is being introduced by Luxemburg
- In England and Wales, one-quarter of car journeys are less than 3 km
With rising concerns over air pollution...
ENVIRONMENT TRENDS 2020
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- Climatic debates will steam up
- Excessive use of plastic will be treated as a grave concern
The year 2020 is likely to observe following environment trends
The debate around climate will steam up further. It will ...
UK BUDGET 2020 GARNERS MIXED REACTION OF ENVIRONMENTALISTS
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- Environmentalists are pleased by host of green measures
- Environmentalists are infuriated by freezing fuel duty etc.
The 2020 UK budget was presented by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. It has garnered mixed reactions by the ...
THE RIGHT TO REPAIR RULES WILL LIMIT CONSUMERISM
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- Products will be designed and manufactured to last
- It will be easier to fix them
The Right to Repair is a movement. In several UK cities, it has spawned. These rules will limit such consumerism practices. Products are boug...
CARBON EMISSIONS OBSERVED A DECLINE OF 2% FROM THE GLOBAL ELECTRICITY SYSTEM
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- It is the biggest drop in almost 30 years
- It has because the countries began to turn their backs on coal-fired power plants
Last Year, the carbon emissions from the global electricity system fell by 2%. It is the biggest d...
CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK HAS EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT TOO
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- It has reduced the demand for coal and oil
- Carbon emissions came down significantly
The coronavirus outbreak in China has adversely affected the economy of China and cost several human lives. However, in terms...
Scotland’s small & medium businesses go green
As an environmentally aware country, Scotland wants to achieve zero emission by 2030. The Scots are serious about the changes they want to see. The SME sector in Scotland is also going to great lengths to ensure their contribution to the cause. As an industry, the SME domain also see benefits in ...
Attempt to reduce usage of coal energy by Japan
Shinjiro Koizumi, the Japanese Environment Minister, has promised that measures will be taken to decrease the dependency on coal energy. This comes in wake of the backlash that the country received recently at the COP25 Climate Summit, held in Madrid. Non-profit organizat...
Why 500 Startups accepts that India is never again a developing business sector
On a cool breezy day, the San Francisco downtown zone is clamoring as office-goers explore heavy traffic. Also, at the 500Startups office, on 814 Mission Street, the vitality arrives at a crescendo. A sign at the passageway sets the stage: "Utilize the Force, Luke", a reference to the S...
The accidental invention could lead to easier testing methods of drugs and toxins
In human bodies and other living organisms, almost every cell contains DNA, which encodes genetic instructions. Toxin damage to DNA can have severe health consequences, while other chemicals can make DNA stable and repair easier. Data on the interactions between DNA and other chemicals may help s...
Geothermal, UK
For decades, the geothermal potential of the UK has been known. Although high costs and uncertainties have traditionally rendered stakeholders cautious regarding their relation to seismic activity, there is a new push for the asset on the horizon. In a report published in Petroleum Geoscience, BG...
Japan reveals how we can slash CO2 emissions significantly
Before the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident caused by a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami, Japan was widely held up as a cautionary tale on nuclear energy risks.
Locals in the vicinity of the plant are divided on the merits of restarting the nuclear reactor, but many support nuclear...
Public funding for conservation agencies in Scotland plunged by 40% in a decade
According to government budget research, public funding for conservation agencies in Scotland has plunged by 40% in a decade, putting still diminishing biodiversity at risk.
Scottish Conservation Network, a group of more than 35 nature, conservation and local organisations, including th...
Royal NSW Society honors research into climate change and chemical engineering
NSW's Royal Society has declared its 2019 awards for excellent research accomplishments. The 2019 James Cook Medal of the Royal Society was won by Scientia Professor Matthew England FAA FRSN from the Climate Change Research Center of UNSW. He is regarded as a world-leading expert on how the o...
Scottish government support for major environmental agencies has been cut by 40%
According to recent expert analysis, Scottish government support for major environmental agencies has been cut by 40% over the past decade, placing biodiversity and culture at risk.
Scottish Conservation Network, an alliance of more than 35 environmental, agricultural and advocacy organ...
The frozen movie was used as a climate learning lesson
To teach students about environment and climate, Dr. Paul Miller, Assistant Professor, and Coastal Meteorologist, Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University (LSU) used Disney movie ‘Frozen. The movie is a 3D computer-animated fantasy released by Walt Disne...
Australian and New Zealand B Corps
Research states that Australia and New Zealand might be the best place to invest in B Corps. B corps here have the fastest growing per capita income. The increase in these organizations has been 7 times since 2014 and currently, 270 B Corps are operating in Australia and New Zealand with most ope...
Netherland renewed its collaboration with UNEP
A three-year agreement was renewed recently between Netherland and United Nation Environment Programme wherein the former will provide financial support to the UNEP’s Environment Fund from 2019 – 2021.
Netherland has been providing funding to UNEP since 1973 and in 2018 and ...