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UNEP Report: Disruptions from Space Activity

17 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: The UNEP report “Navigating New Horizons — A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing,” highlights major...

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FAO Report on Climate Change Risks to Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries

16 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that unless emissions are...

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Understanding Coral Bleaching: Threats to the Great Barrier Reef

16 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters highlights the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)...

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New York City’s Trash Revolution: Role in Promoting a Circular Economy

15 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: New York City’s long-awaited new trash cans have been unveiled, nearly two years after the city spent $1.6 million...

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Valorisation of Dredged Sediments

15 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has sanctioned a research project titled “Valorisation of Dredged Sediments.” ...

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The Rising Demand for Air Conditioning: Environmental Costs, and Global Transformations

15 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: A severe heatwave combined with high humidity is significantly boosting air conditioner sales nationwide. India’s rapidly growing AC market...

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Salvinia Molesta

15 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: An exotic beetle Cyrtobagus salvinia released in the 2,800-acre Sarani reservoir has eradicated the invasive weed Salvinia molesta within...

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Oil Exploration and Production in India

13 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: A joint working group ( JWG) has been constituted to improve ease of doing business in the exploration and...

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Floral Waste Boosting Circular Economy

12 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: India’s transition to sustainability and a circular economy emphasises waste-to-wealth initiatives. Utilising composting pits in temples and engaging Temple...

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Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis Reveals Insights into Solid-State Battery Degradation

12 July 2024 | The Study IAS

Context: Researchers from HZB and Justus-Liebig-Universität, Giessen, have developed a new method using photoelectron spectroscopy at BESSY II to monitor...

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