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Red Colobus: Conserving these Old World primates could help save Africa's tropical forests, says study

India, May 1 -- Colobine species are leaf-eaters, compared to the omnivore cercopithecines; Africa has 17 red colobus, from Senegal to Zanzibar The Red colobus, a rare group of imperilled monkeys spr... Read More


Gum arabic from Africa's acacia trees in the Sahel is used in hundreds of products: What's worth knowing

India, May 1 -- Sudan accounts for about 70% of global gum arabic exports The conflict in Sudan has turned attention to a rarely discussed commodity: Gum arabic. This product, the dried sap of certai... Read More


Kenya: Why did the Nakuru dam burst? Channel blocked by rain-swept debris the reason, says government

India, May 1 -- The Solai dam, also in Nakuru County, had burst in 2018; 48 people were killed then A blockage in an underpass or tunnel that channels water to the Tongi river led to the bursting of ... Read More


Humid heatwaves in India: Three climatic factors creating the unbearable conditions in many states

India, May 1 -- A combination of anticyclones, western disturbances & warming to blame Moisture levels in many parts of India are much higher than normal. States like Odisha and West Bengal are even ... Read More


Kiln electrification key to decarbonisation of manufacturing in cement industry

India, May 1 -- The technology can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry by upto 40 per cent The cement industry is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,... Read More


Recognise 'Un-enabling' environment that prevents climate finance access, says Global South at UN talks in Cartagena

India, May 1 -- Experts & governments met for technical discussions and negotiations on New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance Climate finance will take centerstage at the 29 th Conference... Read More


Human activities slowed down Earth's rotation

India, May 1 -- Earth has become slightly less spherical & more flattened due to movement of water from pole to equator Earth's rotation has slowed down because of human activity. This could have bee... Read More


G7 nations drag heels on coal phaseout despite responsibility to lead transition

India, May 1 -- G7 failed toset concrete, reliable commitments in line with GST's historic call on countries to transition away from fossil fuels Ahead of the G7 Ministerial on Climate, Energy and En... Read More


Informal and unplanned urbanisation - welcome to the new Urban India

India, May 1 -- Policies and urban planning frequently disregard the needs of the urban poor, resulting in an unequal distribution of resources between residents of formal and informal cities This ar... Read More


Lifting the technology veil: Analysing technology requirements for decarbonising steel & cement sectors in India

India, May 1 -- Developing countries' achievement of Net Zero goals depends on technology transfer & access A massive transition towards clean energy is underway in the global industrial sector. Stee... Read More