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ENVIRONMENT - June 2023

Jun 2023

Apr 13, 2025

De-extinction of the Dire Wolf by Colossal Biosciences

A United States-based bioscience company claimed that it revived an extinct species of animal, the dire wolf.
Colossal scientists created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf's closest living relative. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner.

Apr 12, 2025

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Inaugurates First Himalayan Climate Centre in Udhampur

Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever 'Himalayan High-Altitude Atmospheric & Climate Centre' in Nathatop, Chenani, Udhampur district. This landmark initiative aims to provide accurate climate and weather forecasts, along with research and study of the region's unique high-altitude conditions. The project, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, will enhance climate monitoring in the Himalayas.

Apr 09, 2025

World's Largest Deforestation

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.
Local communities said that they are already experiencing harm from the government-backed project, which environmental watchdogs say is the largest current planned deforestation operation in the world.
Indonesia is home to the world's third-largest rainforest, home to many endangered species of wildlife and plants, including orangutans, elephants and giant forest flowers. Some live nowhere else.

Apr 08, 2025

India Ranks 3rd Largest Generator of Wind, Solar Power

India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany, to according to a new report published in April.
The sixth edition of global energy think tank Ember's Global Electricity Review said wind and solar together generated 15 per cent of global electricity last year. India's share stood at 10 per cent.

Apr 04, 2025

Rajasthan Tops Solar Installations in Indian Railways Stations and Service Buildings

Indian Railways has significantly expanded its solar energy infrastructure in alignment with the government's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. As of February 2025, the national transporter has installed 209 MW of solar power capacity across 2,249 railway stations and service buildings. This marks a 2.3 times increase in solar plant installations in the last five years (1,489 new units) compared to the previous five years (628 units). Rajasthan leads the solar expansion with 275 installations, followed by Maharashtra (270) and West Bengal (237). The initiative is driven by Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and the Round The Clock (RTC) hybrid power model, integrating solar and wind energy.

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