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India reduced air pollution by 10.7% in 2018, Lucknow most polluted, finds study

Data by researchers from University of Chicago stated India’s air pollution level reduced to 63.0 micrograms per cubic metre in 2018 from 71.7 micrograms per cubic metre in 2016.

Nitrogen dioxide levels in Delhi fell by more than 70% during lockdown, says UN

The UN Secretary-General's policy brief also pointed out that several new scientific studies suggest that poor air quality is correlated with higher Covid-19 mortality rates.

Polar bears unlikely to survive till end of century with current rate of carbon emissions

A new study predicts when and where the Arctic sea’s warming will threaten the bears' survival.

This app plants a tree every time you make a low-carbon choice

China’s largest private sector tree-planting scheme is based on an award-winning mobile game that turns good deeds to a new tree.

Covid spread might pick up pace during peak monsoon & winter, claims IIT-AIIMS study

The rainfall, decrease in temperatures and cooling of the atmosphere coupled with progression towards winter may environmentally favour the spread of the virus.

Covid has resurrected single-use plastic. Pandemic is turning clock back

Pre-coronavirus, ‘Bring your own’ tote bags, mugs and other foodware had become part of daily life for many US consumers. Not anymore.

Cocoons for baby trees could help regrow forests in even the harshest climates

Ecosystem degradation affects the well-being of 3.2 billion people and costs the world about 10 per cent of its annual gross product.

US firm is turning Arabian Desert air into bottled water

Arizona-based technology firm — Zero Mass Water, will use renewable energy instead of the fossil fuels that power the many desalination facilities in Dubai and the rest of UAE. 

Climate-conscious businesses can create 395 million jobs by 2030, says WEF report

In a report released Wednesday, WEF suggested transforming agriculture and fishing practices among other solutions, stating the world cannot return to ‘business as usual’.

Our websites blocked, say 3 environmental groups campaigning against contentious draft policy

The groups were using the websites to raise awareness on a draft Environmental Impact Assessment policy, which has been criticised for giving more discretionary powers to govt.

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Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?