Environment
Modi govt approves proposal to roll out project to explore deep ocean for resources
The proposal for launching the 'deep sea mission' came from the Ministry of Earth Sciences
Vizag could be first to get 10,000 solar streetlights in country
The corporation spends nearly Rs. 2 crore a month to pay its electricity bills, including those of its offices and street lights
Instability of geographical, geological factors ignored at Tapovan
Glacier collapse destroyed 13.2 mw Rishiganga hydel project and severely damaged the 520 mw Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project
Art through sustainable living
Noted sculptor Harsha Durugadda waxes eloquent on the benefits of living as one with Nature
Carbon dioxide levels hit 50% higher than preindustrial time
It has taken only 42 years, from 1979 to 2021, to increase carbon dioxide by that same amount
Compensatory afforestation for temple city’s lost green cover
TUDA officials are carrying out a ‘Compensatory Afforestation’ programme by planting more saplings than they have cut
Ground water level rises due to lockdown in 27 Telangana districts
While more people are now staying back at home, commercial activities like construction came to a halt or slowed down due to lockdown
Protecting Olive Ridley turtles brings livelihood for coastal communities
The department has hired local fishermen on daily wages and is providing them materials for creating hatcheries across the coast
World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica: European Space Agency
The iceberg is around 170 kms long and 25 kms wide, with an area of 4,320 square kms, slightly larger than the Spanish island of Majorca
Now, painless restraints for captive tuskers
A wildlife vet from Maharashtra designs chain and pain free restraints for elephants