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ENVIRONMENT - August 2019

Aug 2019

Apr 07, 2024

UAE's Masdar to Host World Future Energy Summit

Masdar, the UAE's prominent clean energy company, is set to host the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) from April 16 to 18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This summit serves as a pivotal global event focusing on future energy, clean technology, and sustainability, featuring various discussions, forums, and activations.
The Masdar Pavilion at WFES will serve as a center for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. It will feature engaging panels and presentations, including forums by Masdar's initiatives such as Y4S (Youth 4 Sustainability) and WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy). Moreover, the Innovation Zone, hosted by Masdar, will highlight industry panels, showcasing the latest climate solutions and technology innovations.

Apr 03, 2024

Taiwan Hit by Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale rocked Taiwan's eastern shores leaving residents rattled and authorities on high alert. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake's magnitude, describing it as a 'notable quake' with its epicentre located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 25.0 kilometres south-southeast of Hualien County Hall.
The earthquake is the strongest in Taiwan's 25-year history.

Mar 31, 2024

METOC Seminar 'Meghayan 2024' - an Insight into the Frontline of Climate Change

The METOC seminar 'Meghayan-24' was conducted by the School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (SNOM) and the Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC) at the Southern Naval Command. It was organized in commemoration of World Meteorological Day, with the theme 'At the Frontline of Climate Action' set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for 2024.
An indigenous mobile application named INDRA (Indian Naval Dynamic Resource for Weather Analysis) was launched to disseminate weather-related information and forecasts, facilitating quick decision-making in naval operations.
Developed in collaboration with BISAG and the Directorate of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology, the application aims to empower optimal decision-making.

Mar 26, 2024

Supreme Court Appoints Committee for Great Indian Bustard Preservation

In response to the urgent need to protect the endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) population from extinction caused by collisions with high-powered power cables in Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Supreme Court of India took decisive action. A bench led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud, J. B. Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra appointed an expert committee to address this critical issue while balancing conservation efforts with renewable energy goals.
The committee comprises wildlife experts, conservationists, and government officials from relevant ministries.

Mar 23, 2024

India's First Battery Storage gigafactory to Start Operating by October

GoodEnough Energy will start operations at India's first battery energy storage gigafactory in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir by October.
The facility will help industry in cutting more than 5 million tons of carbon emissions in a year. India has set a 2070 goal for becoming net zero.
GoodEnough has already spent 1.5 billion rupees ($18.07 million) on the 7 gigawatts per hour (GWH) facility and will spend 3 billion rupees by 2027 to raise capacity to 20 GWH.
Battery energy storage projects are critical to India's ambitious plan to expand its renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, from 178 GW at present.

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