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Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Biotech Revolution Bill Gates and Dr. Jitendra Singh Discuss Startup Growth and Global Impact

In a landmark discussion aimed at propelling India biotechnology sector to global prominence Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates met with Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh during his visit to India. The high-profile meeting focused on strengthening public-private partnerships fostering startup innovation, and leveraging India’s expanding biotech and biomanufacturing ecosystem. The meeting, attended by delegations from both sides, explored collaboration in key areas, including gene therapy, vaccine development, and biomanufacturing. Dr. Singh emphasized India’s unprecedented surge in biotech innovations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, citing the Bio E3 Initiative a policy framework focusing on Biotechnology for Economy, Employment...

Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Andhra Pradesh Governor Urges Citizens to Observe Earth Hour on March 22

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Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has called upon citizens to participate in Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lights for one hour on March 22, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. The initiative, spearheaded by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), is a global movement promoting conservation and sustainability since its inception in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Governor Nazeer emphasized that this symbolic action serves as a reminder of the urgent need for environmental consciousness and sustainable practices. "By turning off lights for just one hour, individuals across the world demonstrate their commitment to protecting nature and combating climate change," he stated. Earth Hour has evolved into one of the largest global grassroots movements, engaging millions of participan...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Donald Trump shockwaves across the global climate community And Projects

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The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent shockwaves across the global climate community. Within days of assuming office, Trump has issued executive orders reversing environmental regulations, including the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. Climate experts warn that this move, coupled with the rapid rise of Trumpism, could have disastrous consequences for the planet. According to Harjeet Singh, a global climate activist and founding director of Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, “This is a massive setback for global climate action. The second term of Trump is set to be far worse than the first, with a more organized and determined push for fossil fuels.” Trump’s Climate Policies: A Systematic Attack on Progress During his first ...

Mar92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Oscar-winning ‘Flow’ The Silent Masterpiece That Brings Climate Change to Life

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The Oscar-winning animated film Flow has captivated audiences with its breathtaking visuals and powerful storytelling, earning Latvia its first-ever Academy Award. Unlike traditional climate disaster films Flow delivers its urgent message without a single word of dialogue relying solely on animation and sound design to tell its haunting yet hopeful story. A World Drowned, A Cat’s Journey At the heart of Flow is a solitary black cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. As it wanders through ruins of human civilization, the feline encounters a diverse group of displaced animals including a capybara, a secretarybird, a lemur, and a Labrador retriever. Together, they form an unlikely alliance, fighting for survival in a landscape forever altered by environmental catast...

Mar72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

China Shaanxi Earthquake Deadliest Disaster in History Killed 830,000 people

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On January 23, 1556, China experienced the deadliest earthquake in recorded history, claiming an estimated 830,000 lives. The massive 8.0-magnitude quake struck the provinces of Shaanxi and Shanxi, causing widespread destruction and altering the course of history. The disaster, also known as the Jiajing Earthquake, after the ruling emperor of the Ming dynasty, devastated entire cities. Homes, city walls, and infrastructure collapsed as the ground cracked open. The effects were felt far beyond the epicenter, reaching as far as China’s southern coast. Historical records describe how the quake triggered landslides, floods, and ground fissures that swallowed entire settlements. The Yellow and Wei rivers reportedly turned clear for days due to the upheaval. The aftermath led to famine, di...

Mar12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Experts Warn of Rising Urban Heat and Extreme Weather at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2025

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At the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2025, climate experts painted a grim picture of India's worsening extreme weather, highlighting urban heat, rising nighttime temperatures, and the growing impact of climate change on agriculture. Urban Heat and Warm Nights on the Rise In the session titled "In the Red: Why Are Our Cities Heating Up?", experts discussed how increasing urban heat islands and warm nights are endangering public health and livelihoods. Climate scientist Roxy Mathew Koll from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, explained that India is highly vulnerable to extreme weather due to its tropical location and rapidly warming oceans. “The Indian Ocean may enter a permanent heatwave state by 2050,” Koll warned, adding that oceanic heatwaves could increase from 20–50 ...

Feb272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Women in Least Developed Nations Struggle for Voice in Climate Talks

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A recent study has revealed that women from the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) face significant barriers to participating in global climate negotiations. Conducted by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the research highlights the gender imbalance in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) discussions, particularly among delegates from the 45 LDCs. Since 2008, women have made up only one in three UNFCCC delegates, with just 10% serving as heads of delegation. The study, which included surveys and case studies from Rwanda, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone, found that cultural norms, restrictive laws, and institutional barriers limit women’s roles in climate talks. Limited access to education, training, financial resources, and ...

Feb42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

African Nations Commit to Clean Cooking Solutions at Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit

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At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Tanzania on 27-28 January 2025, 12 African countries took bold steps to provide clean cooking solutions to combat the health, environmental, and economic challenges posed by traditional cooking methods. This initiative aims to address the annual deaths of 600,000 women and children caused by harmful cooking practices and aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Tanzania Leads the Way Tanzanian President Suluhu Hassan, who serves as the global Clean Cooking Ambassador, praised the commitment of the 12 participating governments and emphasized that many others would join in the future. The summit’s focus was to drive momentum toward the 2030 goal of ensuring universal access to cl...

Feb12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Economic Survey Flags Climate Finance Gap, Stresses Urgent Adaptation Needs

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The Economic Survey 2024-25, released on January 31, highlights India's urgent need for climate adaptation measures while criticizing the lack of international climate finance. The report warns that reliance on domestic resources could hinder development goals. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is formulating a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to align with sustainable development and climate resilience strategies. Meanwhile, the Initial Adaptation Communication (IAC) submitted to the UNFCCC outlines India’s vulnerability assessment and adaptation efforts across key sectors. In agriculture, India is focusing on climate-resilient crops, groundwater conservation, and soil health. Urban adaptation measures include improved water management under AMRUT, verti...

Jan292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

SA Hosts Global Forum to Propel Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management

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South Africa took center stage in advancing environmental sustainability by hosting the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop. The event, organized by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) in collaboration with the Centre for Science and Environment, convened in Johannesburg to champion sustainable waste management practices across Africa. The two-day forum welcomed participants from 18 African nations, including Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe, focusing on enhancing South-South cooperation. With urbanization and environmental degradation posing challenges to the continent, the workshop aimed to build the capacity of officials and foster the adoption of circular economy principles. Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and t...