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ENVIRONMENT - January 2015

Jan 2015

Jan 20, 2024

TCS, Macquarie University Jointly Launch New Australian Research Hub

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) partnered with Macquarie University to launch the TCS GoZero Hub, a research and innovation centre to guide Australian organisations in their journeys towards net zero carbon emissions.
This hub will focus on five core themes – energy transition, carbon management, nature positive future, circular economy and sustainable waste management, and climate adaptation and resilience – and how to limit and prepare for future climate change.
The collaboration was finalised with the aim of bringing together multi-disciplinary and multi-faceted approaches and ideas from across industry and academia to drive research and innovation that will help enterprises, governments, regulatory bodies, and communities across Australia develop pathways to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future and beyond, while focusing on nature and people.

Jan 19, 2024

Union Minister Launches Project for Artificial Reefs in Vizhinjam to Boost Fish Population

Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala inaugurated an artificial reef project in Vizhinjam, Kerala. This initiative aims to double the income of fishermen by enhancing fish stocks and contributing to the economic well-being of the local fishing community.
The Kerala State Coastal Development Corporation, with technical assistance from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), is overseeing the project.
The project will deploy 6,300 artificial reef units across 42 fishing villages from Pozhiyoor to Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district.

Jan 18, 2024

India Tops Global Indoor Air Pollution Chart

India topped a global indoor air pollution chart with the highest average annual PM2.5 levels followed by China, Turkey, UAE and South Korea, according to a study by Dyson.
Moreover, on the list of cities with highest average annual PM2.5 levels, national capital Delhi was on the top amongst the studied cities, followed by Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Busan.
The Dyson Global Connected Air Quality Data project analyses more than half a trillion data points, to understand user behaviours and compare indoor and outdoor air quality.

Jan 12, 2024

Maharashtra Declares Atpadi Conservation Reserve

The Maharashtra government established a crucial new wildlife habitat in Sangli district, aptly named the Atpadi Conservation Reserve. Spanning a compact 9.48 sq. km, this reserve prioritises the protection of the endangered 'canid' family, including wild dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes.
Strategically located, Atpadi bridges the gap between the Maini Conservation Area and the Madhok Bird Sanctuary, fostering a safe wildlife corridor.
This diverse sanctuary boasts three distinct forest types – semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and dry deciduous.
Wildlife Warden Rohan Bhate emphasizes the reserve's significance in safeguarding not only canids but also various other mammals, both large and small.
This initiative honors the dedicated work of the late Ajit Patil and Dr. V.C. Ben, whose persistent efforts played a key role in bringing the reserve to fruition.

Jan 11, 2024

Not Delhi, Byrnihat in Meghalaya India's most Polluted City in 2023

Byrnihat in Meghalaya topped the list of the most polluted cities in India in 2023, closely followed by Begusarai in Bihar and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, according to a report released.
Delhi, known for its persistently high air pollution levels during winter, ranked as the eighth most polluted city, the report by independent think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said.

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