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Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Monday, with localities like Bawana and Anand Vihar recording severe air quality. The city is expected to receive light rain on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of the cloud seeding activity planned for Wednesday, October 29. Delhi&
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The air quality in Delhi worsened to the "very poor" category on Sunday, with a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 315, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The deterioration in air quality comes despite a technical glitch that affected the CPCB's
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Researchers at Massey University have developed the iOTA Model, a country-specific dietary optimization tool designed to bring together the various aspects of diet sustainability. The model was constructed using mixed integer linear programming by integrating New Zealand-specific dietary data and incorporates features such as digestibility and bioavailability considerations. The study
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Research from the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power has highlighted the significance of optimizing tribological properties in wind power greases to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The study, funded by the 2023 Henan Province Central Guided Local Science and Technology Development Funding Project, demonstrated that
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Delhi's air quality crisis continues, with the city recording its fifth day of very poor air quality on Sunday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 321, categorized as "very poor," with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) facing a technical glitch that prevented the release
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A recent study conducted by Yongxing Lu and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shed light on the significant role of hydroxyl radical-driven oxidation in the production of greenhouse gases during soil drying-rewetting cycles. Researchers found that the rapid activation of microorganisms after soil rewetting leads to the
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Research conducted by University of Turin, in partnership with the Tunisian Government-bourse D'alternance Du Ministere De L'enseignement Superieure Et De La Recherche Scientifique De Tunisie, explored the nutritional composition, in vitro ruminal fermentation, and methane emissions of Urtica dioica ecotypes originating from contrasting bioclimatic zones in
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New research from Harran University has made a significant discovery in the field of climate change, finding that biochar adsorption can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from groundwater treatment. The study, funded by Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) and the Scientific Research Projects Committee of Harran University (HUBAP), used
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New research published by investigators at Corvinus University sheds light on the financial feasibility of membrane technology in mitigating CO2 emissions in the oil and gas industry in Indonesia. The study highlights the potential economic benefits of adopting membrane technology in the country, particularly in reducing carbon costs. However, the
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As India prepares for the two-day Chhath puja celebrations, the Yamuna River's water quality has deteriorated, prompting political controversy and environmental concerns. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) reported a worsening water quality in the Yamuna, citing high levels of pollution from the city's drains. The
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Punjab, notorious for its stubble burning menace, has witnessed a surge in the number of farm fires in recent days, with authorities recording 60 fresh cases on Saturday alone, taking the total count to 621 since September 15. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data reveals that Tarn Taran remains
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Mumbai has been a site of controversy in recent years regarding the practice of immersing idols and ritual offerings in its natural water bodies during festivals. Environmentalist Rohit Manohar Joshi has taken a significant step by issuing a legal notice to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Pollution
