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ENVIRONMENT - July 2023

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May 23, 2025

Asiatic Lion Population Surge in Gujarat 2025

The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has experienced a remarkable increase, reaching an estimated 891 individuals as of May 2025. This is rise from 674 lions recorded in the previous census conducted in 2020.
The 16th Asiatic lion census was conducted from May 10 to 13, 2025. This comprehensive exercise covered approximately 35,000 square kilometres across 58 talukas in 11 districts. The census was performed in two phases, with a preliminary assessment followed by a final count. A total of 3,000 participants, including officers and volunteers, contributed to this effort.
The latest census data reveals the population consists of 196 males, 330 females, 140 sub-adults, and 225 cubs. This distribution indicates a healthy breeding population and successful cub survival rates. The number of lions recorded within Gir National Park was 384, while 507 were found outside its boundaries.

May 22, 2025

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts: Red Alert Issued Over Volcanic Ash Cloud

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano located on Indonesia's Flores Island, erupted twice on May 19, 2025, sending ash clouds soaring up to 0.7 miles (1.1 km) above its peak. The Indonesian authorities raised the volcano's alert status to the highest level amid warnings of a potentially more severe eruption. The eruption poses significant health, environmental, and aviation risks, prompting the issuance of a red alert by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) in Darwin, Australia.

Arunachal Pradesh Welcomes New Butterfly Species: Euthalia malaccana Recorded for the First Time

Arunachal Pradesh's Leparada district has added a remarkable new member to India's butterfly family with the confirmed sighting of Euthalia malaccana. Previously considered a subspecies or restricted to Southeast Asia, this butterfly species' definitive presence in India extends the known range of Euthalia malaccana in the Indo-Australian region. This discovery, verified through extensive fieldwork and photographic documentation, enriches the biodiversity record of the northeastern region and highlights the importance of citizen science in wildlife research.

May 19, 2025

Yala Glacier Declared 'Dead' in Nepal a Local Mourning on Loss

The Yala Glacier in Nepal, once a crucial site for glaciological training and cryosphere research in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH), has been officially declared 'dead', marking a significant and symbolic loss in the global climate crisis. Scientists, local communities, and monks gathered in Langtang, Nepal, to hold a poignant memorial for the glacier, which has retreated dramatically over recent decades. This event highlights the severe impact of global warming on Himalayan glaciers, with profound consequences for water security and ecological stability across South Asia.

May 16, 2025

ReNew Power to Build India's Largest RE Complex in Andhra Pradesh

In a major push to India's renewable energy ambitions, ReNew Power announced the setting up of the country's largest single-site Renewable Energy (RE) complex at Bethapalle village in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. With a planned investment of Rs. 22,000 crore, the mega project was inaugurated on May 16, 2025, and will be a milestone in strengthening India's clean energy infrastructure.
This project also highlights the implementation of Andhra Pradesh's Integrated Clean Energy Policy (ICEP), introduced in October 2024.

May 15, 2025

India Launches First Cluster of CCU Test Beds to Decarbonise Cement Sector

In a landmark move to combat industrial carbon emissions, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, launched the country's first cluster of five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) test beds specifically aimed at the cement sector. This initiative marks a significant stride in India's path toward achieving its Net Zero carbon targets by 2070, uniting academia and industry under an innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The cement industry is one of the top hard-to-abate sectors contributing significantly to CO₂ emissions.
CCU technology enables capturing CO₂ from industrial processes and transforming it into value-added products.

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