Climate change
Research from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has uncovered a potential solution to mitigate the effects of climate change on maize yields and soil fertility. By combining manure with chemical fertilizers, farmers can improve crop productivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to changing environmental conditions. The study'
Climate change
Climate-related extreme events are poised to inflict a heavy toll on humankind, with many becoming more frequent in the future. Researchers from Uppsala University have analyzed postprocessed data from the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project to provide a global mapping of future changes in the compound occurrence of six categories
Climate change
A recent study published in Theoretical and Applied Climatology has shed light on the devastating effects of climate change on ecosystems, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Federal University Vales Jequitinhonha & Mucuri in Brazil, found a direct link between high
Climate change
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, an advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change, and Water Resources, has outlined a multifaceted approach to tackle air pollution in Dhaka, focusing on reducing dust pollution and vehicular emissions. The Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP) aims to implement short-term, mid-term, and long-term solutions to
Climate change
Severe heat waves have hit Southern Europe, with temperatures soaring above 40 C (104 F) in Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal. Local authorities have issued warnings against wildfires and advised against physical activity during the hottest hours of the day. Experts attribute the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves
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Glaciers play a vital role in regulating the global climate and providing freshwater for billions of people, but they are rapidly melting due to climate change. The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation to highlight their importance and ensure that those relying on
Climate change
The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) has written to authorities, urging them to prohibit tree felling without prior approval to ensure the protection of birds. The letter, sent to several high-ranking officials, including the secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, calls for a proper investigation into
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The Government of Nova Scotia has announced the funding recipients and projects under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund, which aims to support the seafood industry in reducing its carbon footprint. The fund is administered by Efficiency Nova Scotia and will provide a total of $6.5 million
Climate change
Uganda, the 12th most vulnerable country to climate change globally, is repeatedly hit by disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts, resulting in loss of life and property destruction. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) has emphasized the need for enhanced disaster preparedness, highlighting the importance of early warning systems
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The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department has made a remarkable achievement in conservation efforts, securing a 92.97% score in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) exercise for Dachigam National Park. Conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, this exceptional
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Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia have made a breakthrough in the sustainable conversion of methane into formic acid. The biocatalyst used in the process, made of permanently polarized bioceramic, achieved a formic acid yield of 4.2 mmol per gram of catalyst and hour in continuous-flow reactions conducted
Climate change
New research from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania has shown that waste tire textile fiber (WTTF) can be used to produce environmentally sustainable thermal insulating mats. The study found that 80% of WTTF was used for the production of thermal insulation mats, with the remaining 20% used for the
