Establishing a carbon market
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Establishing a carbon market

A well-designed carbon market could play a significant role in India’s journey towards a low-carbon economy.

World Biofuel Day | Biofuels
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World Biofuel Day | Biofuels

World Biofuel Day was recently celebrated on August 10, 2024.

Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Infrastructure Project
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Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Infrastructure Project

Recently, the high-powered committee (HPC) established by the National Green Tribunal in 2023 submitted its reports to the bench, revisiting the green clearance for the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) infrastructure project.

Social Costs of Vulture Decline
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Social Costs of Vulture Decline

A recent study has uncovered a significant connection between the decline of vultures in India and the resulting human health crisis.

Woody Encroachments in Grasslands
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Woody Encroachments in Grasslands

A study published in ‘Global Change Biology’ discovered that the rise in tree cover within savannahs and grasslands has resulted in a decline of over 20% in native grassland bird populations, especially in the African Savannah.

Coastal Erosion
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Coastal Erosion

A recent study has found that coastal erosion is endangering the livelihoods of fishers and other residents in coastal Tamil Nadu.