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Seasonal Flu: Here Are 8 Preventive Measures Against Respiratory Infections
Seasonal Flu: By following these preventive measures, you can significantly reduce your chances of falling sick and protect those around you.
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How Beijing Reduced Air Pollution By Up To 89% In A Decade
Despite a tripling of vehicle numbers, pollution levels have decreased, making Beijing a model for other cities tackling similar problems.
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SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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Climate Change Impact on Wayanad Landslides: Study Reveals Key Findings
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) study revealed that the devastating landslides in Wayanad, which resulted in more than 200 fatalities, were heavily influenced by human-induced climate change. On July 30, Wayanad received 140 mm of rainfall in a single day, marking it as the third heaviest one-day rainfall event in the district's history. The st...
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Just How Much of an Environmental Impact Does Watching Netflix Have? The Pebble Browser Extension Gives You the Hard Truth
In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality, the Pebble browser extension helps you monitor just how much impact your browsing sessions have on the environment, by breaking down your digital carbon footprint into figures and data that you can relate to.
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After Joshimath-Like Situation In Jammu's Doda, Green Tribunal Forms Panel
The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to conduct a study and suggest remedial measures for preventing environmental damage in light of the incident of land subsidence in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir
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After Joshimath Sinking, Green Tribunal Panel Directs Study For Mussorie
The National Green Tribunal has issued directions to conduct a specific study of the hill station of Mussoorie and formed a nine-member committee to suggest remedial measures for preventing environmental damage.
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Close Murthal Eateries Violating Environmental Norms: Green Tribunal
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Haryana chief secretary to close restaurants and roadside eateries at Murthal violating environmental norms and hold a meeting to ensure effective measures for protection of environment and public health.
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Biden Vows Climate Action As Heatwave Hits US, Europe
US President Joe Biden unveiled a series of executive measures Wednesday to combat climate change and pledged more to follow, seeking to advance his environmental agenda stalled by unsupportive lawmakers and a conservative Supreme Court.
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Amazon Shareholders Reject Dissident Moves to Reshape Company
Amazon shareholders Wednesday turned back a series of proposals put forth by critics at the company's annual meeting aimed at creating new social responsibility goals for the tech giant.
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Striking Students Tell World Leaders "Do Your Jobs" On Climate
Thousands of students took to the streets of Australia and other Asia-Pacific countries on Friday to kick off a global strike demanding world leaders gathering for a UN Climate Action Summit adopt urgent measures to stop an environmental catastrophe.
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Mining Bitcoin Uses More Energy Than Denmark: Study
Mining virtual currencies with a real-world value, in other words, carries a hidden environmental cost that is rarely measured or taken into account.
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Need Well-Rounded Approach To Tackle Pollution In Delhi: UN Official
Tackling environmental pollution, such as the haze that has enveloped Delhi, calls for an "all-encompassing approach" over and above measures such as a ban on firecrackers and controlling the volume of vehicles on the roads, a top UN official said today.
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Seasonal Flu: Here Are 8 Preventive Measures Against Respiratory Infections
Seasonal Flu: By following these preventive measures, you can significantly reduce your chances of falling sick and protect those around you.
-
How Beijing Reduced Air Pollution By Up To 89% In A Decade
Despite a tripling of vehicle numbers, pollution levels have decreased, making Beijing a model for other cities tackling similar problems.
-
SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
-
Climate Change Impact on Wayanad Landslides: Study Reveals Key Findings
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) study revealed that the devastating landslides in Wayanad, which resulted in more than 200 fatalities, were heavily influenced by human-induced climate change. On July 30, Wayanad received 140 mm of rainfall in a single day, marking it as the third heaviest one-day rainfall event in the district's history. The st...
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Just How Much of an Environmental Impact Does Watching Netflix Have? The Pebble Browser Extension Gives You the Hard Truth
In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality, the Pebble browser extension helps you monitor just how much impact your browsing sessions have on the environment, by breaking down your digital carbon footprint into figures and data that you can relate to.
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After Joshimath-Like Situation In Jammu's Doda, Green Tribunal Forms Panel
The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to conduct a study and suggest remedial measures for preventing environmental damage in light of the incident of land subsidence in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir
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After Joshimath Sinking, Green Tribunal Panel Directs Study For Mussorie
The National Green Tribunal has issued directions to conduct a specific study of the hill station of Mussoorie and formed a nine-member committee to suggest remedial measures for preventing environmental damage.
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Close Murthal Eateries Violating Environmental Norms: Green Tribunal
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Haryana chief secretary to close restaurants and roadside eateries at Murthal violating environmental norms and hold a meeting to ensure effective measures for protection of environment and public health.
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Biden Vows Climate Action As Heatwave Hits US, Europe
US President Joe Biden unveiled a series of executive measures Wednesday to combat climate change and pledged more to follow, seeking to advance his environmental agenda stalled by unsupportive lawmakers and a conservative Supreme Court.
-
Amazon Shareholders Reject Dissident Moves to Reshape Company
Amazon shareholders Wednesday turned back a series of proposals put forth by critics at the company's annual meeting aimed at creating new social responsibility goals for the tech giant.
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Striking Students Tell World Leaders "Do Your Jobs" On Climate
Thousands of students took to the streets of Australia and other Asia-Pacific countries on Friday to kick off a global strike demanding world leaders gathering for a UN Climate Action Summit adopt urgent measures to stop an environmental catastrophe.
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Mining Bitcoin Uses More Energy Than Denmark: Study
Mining virtual currencies with a real-world value, in other words, carries a hidden environmental cost that is rarely measured or taken into account.
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Need Well-Rounded Approach To Tackle Pollution In Delhi: UN Official
Tackling environmental pollution, such as the haze that has enveloped Delhi, calls for an "all-encompassing approach" over and above measures such as a ban on firecrackers and controlling the volume of vehicles on the roads, a top UN official said today.
