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Environmental initiativesAs Kathmandu’s birds adapt to humans, biodiversity declines
Birds in Kathmandu are adapting to human presence due to unplanned urban expansion, but this change comes at a cost to biodiversity.
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Environmental initiativesExtreme heat shuts schools, disrupts life in west Tarai
Western Tarai districts in Nepal are facing unprecedented heat, pushing local governments to declare emergency summer holidays to protect public health.
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Environmental initiativesElevated roads to protect wildlife in Parsa National Park
Nepal's East-West Highway cuts through Parsa National Park, causing frequent wildlife roadkill incidents, including endangered species.
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Environmental initiativesNepal’s hydropower boom threatens bird populations
High-voltage power lines in Nepal are emerging as major threats to bird populations, from common species to critically endangered vultures.
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Environmental initiativesClimate change causing floods across Nepal
Recent heavy rains and floods in Nepal show the need for climate-smart infrastructure and climate change compensation.
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The Dark sideFloods and landslides take 15 Lives in two days
Heavy rains have caused devastating floods and landslides across Nepal, resulting in 15 deaths, three missing, and 21 injuries in just two days.
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Environmental initiativesNepal's new plan to save endangered bengal Florican
Nepal's 10-year plan aims to save the critically endangered Bengal florican through habitat expansion, captive breeding, and raising community awareness.
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Environmental initiativesFires destroy forests and homes across Nepal
The relentless spread of fires, both in forests and residential areas, has been wreaking havoc across Nepal, with multiple districts reporting severe damage and ongoing struggles to contain the flames.
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Environmental initiativesRising challenges in biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity conservation is under significant threat as environmental and human activities continue to pose increasing challenges.
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Environmental initiativesNepali army removes 11 tons of waste from the Himalayas
In effort to protect the planet's tallest peaks, Nepali Army has removed 11,000 kg of waste, four corpses, and a human skeleton from Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
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Environmental initiativesTropical forest loss decreased in 2023
Tropical forest loss decreased in the past year, but a recent analysis by the Global Forest Watch project suggests ongoing pressures threaten these vital ecosystems.
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Environmental initiativesThailand to ban polluted corn imports
Thailand plans to ban corn imports from neighboring countries due to their association with agriculture burning, a major source of air pollution, officials announced in Bangkok
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Environmental initiativesGreat Barrier Reef suffers bleaching crisis.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in the grip of a major coral bleaching event, according to a government agency.
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Environmental initiativesUNEP urges immediate action on waste crisis
UNEP warns: Public waste to surge by 2050, posing biodiversity, climate, and health risks. Urgent action needed, particularly in fast-growing economies like Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
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Environmental initiativesGermany allows underwater carbon storage
Germany's Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, says that Berlin needs to let industries store CO2 under the sea to reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2045.
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Environmental initiativesKathmandu's plastic waste crisis
In Kathmandu, throwaway plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental crisis. With the city consuming 4.8 million plastic bags daily and dumping 800 tons into landfills, the long-lasting effects on water, soil, air, and climate are alarming.
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Environmental initiativesAmazon's water cycle at risk, scientists warn
New research in Nature suggests that 10%-47% of the Amazon faces rainforest loss by 2050 if deforestation and warming trends continue unchecked.
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Environmental initiativesPolar bears struggle in ice-free Arctic
In Canada's Hudson Bay, polar bears are having a tough time finding food because the ice they live on is melting due to climate change. Even though they're trying to eat different things, they're still struggling to survive.
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Environmental initiativesFrozen smoke sensors detect formaldehyde
Cambridge researchers create 'frozen smoke' sensor, using AI to detect formaldehyde at ultra-low levels, exceeding typical sensors. This breakthrough could transform air quality monitoring, offering solutions for indoor pollution.
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Environmental initiativesTraffic police target polluting vehicles
Kathmandu Valley traffic police targeted 343 polluting vehicles in three months. 100 failed emission tests, leading to legal action by the Department of Environment
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Environmental initiativesNepal's hydropower threat to conservation
The Nepali government's approval of a contentious proposal to build large-scale hydropower plants within protected areas has sparked criticism from conservationists, who see it as a significant setback
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Environmental initiativesSweden's first full-height timber wind turbines
Sweden's groundbreaking timber wind turbine in Skara, standing at 105 meters tall, slashes carbon emissions by over 100%, showcasing the potential for a cleaner, more sustainable future in wind power and maritime transportation.
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Environmental initiativesGreen mobility revolution beyond Paris
The green mobility revolution extends far beyond the city limits of Paris, permeating various corners of the world.
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Environmental initiativesThe White House receives a car emissions reduction plan from the EPA for evaluation.
According to a document made public on January 19, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a proposal to the White House for approval, with the aim of finalizing sweeping emissions cuts for new automobiles and trucks through 2032. This proposal might significantly increase sales of electric vehicles.
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CompaniesGreen Rupee Term-Deposit Scheme for Climate-Friendly Projects Launched by SBI
In an effort to fund environmentally friendly initiatives, State Bank of India (SBI), the largest lender in the nation, introduced the green rupee term-deposit scheme on January 12, 2024.
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CompaniesHorwin debuts an electric motorcycle in the US, but at a cost
The SENMENTI production model, Horwin's eye-catching flagship electric motorbike, recently made its US debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Environmental initiativesKenya's drive towards green transportation by electrifying the 'boda-boda' motorbike taxis
In a significant stride towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation, Kenya is taking proactive measures to electrify its 'boda-boda' motorbike taxis.
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Environmental initiativesMethane capture is one way Bumitama plans to cut emissions and generate income.
The methane capture facilities that PALM oil producer Bumitama Agri : P8Z +0.83% is proposing to install in its mills could cut greenhouse gas production at each mill by roughly 60% to 70%.
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Environmental initiativesActivists await green restoration in Maryland
Activists await federal support for environmental restoration in Maryland
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Energy sourcesMBS airport takes flight towards sustainability with green energy initiatives
MBS International Airport is embarking on a journey to become more sustainable by implementing various green energy initiatives.
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Environmental initiativesResearchers contend that addressing the climate catastrophe requires reducing inequality.
Advocating for eco-friendly practices will yield greater results in communities where all members possess the means, time, and resources to effect change.
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Environmental initiativesEnvironmental activists unite against sewage as San Diego awaits D.C. action on Tijuana river crisis
As San Diego anxiously awaits Washington D.C.'s response to the Tijuana River crisis, environmental activists unite in a collective effort against sewage contamination.
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Environmental initiativesNet-Zero Modular Homes Blend Technology, Sustainability, and Stylish Design
A Canadian firm, CABN, was founded in 2021 and offers affordable, net-zero, sustainable homes, with a one-bedroom property starting at just $186,100.
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Environmental initiativesClimate alarm in Antarctica: scientists hit by rapid, dramatic changes
In the isolated expanse of Antarctica, a climate crisis is unfolding at an alarming pace, catching even seasoned researchers off guard
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Environmental initiativesEco-friendly items are made to use less energy: Optima
Since 2000, millions of people have received amazing experiences from Optoma, a provider of visual solutions. Its company has expanded over the past 20 years to rank among the top large-display brands globally. It has proven itself as a trailblazer, inventor, and market leader and solidified its place as the top 4K UHD projector and DLP brand globally.
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Environmental initiativesThere's still time to preserve 50% of Earth's glaciers
The imperative is clear: there's still time to take meaningful action and preserve 50% of Earth's glaciers.
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Environmental initiativesK Line's new bulker will use only green steel to become the largest ship in the world.
For one of its newbuild bulkers, the Japanese shipping operator Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has chosen to use JGreeX, a green steel product made by JFE Steel Corporation.
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Environmental initiativesConscientious actions for a sustainable celebration
The average American household wasted almost one-third of the food they bought in 2020, according to research published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. That comes out to an estimated $240 billion in costs every year. Big parties with an abundance of leftovers are a major source of waste. The ecology can be greatly impacted by holiday activities.
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CompaniesThe environmental paradox of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla
Billionaire and CEO of Tesla (TSLA) - Get Free Report Elon Musk declared in an interview at the annual DealBook summit that he has done more to benefit the environment than anybody else living because of his efforts to bring about the era of electric vehicles.
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Environmental initiativesIntroducing Greener Cleaning with Eco-Friendly House Pressure Washing
The traditional house pressure washing techniques have frequently depended on strong water jets and harsh chemicals to remove tough dirt and grime from the outside of homes in an effort to achieve a spotless appearance. But in the cleaning sector, a paradigm shift is taking place, with eco-friendly methods gaining prominence and promising homes not just a spotless clean but also a long-term solution.
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Environmental initiativesUncontacted tribe at risk: 'catastrophic' scenes captured near Indonesian nickel mine
Amidst Indonesia's remote landscapes, the ominous 'catastrophic' scenes near a growing nickel mine not only jeopardize an uncontacted tribe but also spotlight urgent concerns about environmental degradation, ethical treatment of indigenous communities, and the delicate balance between economic interests and sustainability.
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Energy sourcesScientists successfully replicate a groundbreaking nuclear fusion achievement three times
Through meticulous experimentation, scientists achieve a remarkable milestone in nuclear fusion by successfully replicating a groundbreaking achievement not once, but three times
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Environmental initiativesHow To Purchase Christmas Gifts Without Endangering The Environment
The holidays are a time for happiness, festivities, and, regrettably, excessive trash. You may assume that during the holiday season, this waste increases dramatically, given how much we toss away annually. Biotuff finds solutions for Australians to purchase for their loved ones and the environment at the same time.
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Energy sourcesAlpha 311's innovative small turbine harnesses the power of passing cars
Alpha 311's new small turbine captures the energy from passing cars, making a smart move towards cleaner and greener power.
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Environmental initiativesFresh environmental strategy targets restoration of East Yorkshire's nature
A comprehensive plan is being developed to restore the natural environment in Hull and East Yorkshire, involving strategies such as reforestation, wetland restoration, pollution reduction, and community collaboration for long-term environmental health and resilience.
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CompaniesAmbuja Cements of India would invest $723 million to produce green power.
Ambuja Cements, an Indian manufacturer of building materials, said on January 18, 2023 that it would invest 60 billion rupees in renewable power projects.
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MobilityThe Brown-to-Green Transition is Selected by KKR as a Major "Mega-theme" for the 2024 Outlook
With the release of its 2024 Global Macro Outlook, global alternative asset and private equity investor KKR identified decarbonization—and the broad "brown-to-green" shift of asset-heavy sectors in particular—as a major "mega-theme" propelling investment prospects.
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Environmental initiativesKathmandu city is becoming visibly cleaner: A positive transformation unfolds
Mayor Balendra Shah's vision and decisive actions are visibly improving Kathmandu's cleanliness, playing a crucial role in steering the city toward a more organized and cleaner state.
