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ENVIRONMENT - August 2024

Aug 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.

May 12, 2025

Scientists Discover Two New Crocodile Species

Scientists discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both in Mexico.
The two new species are yet to be officially named.
The discovery challenges previous assumptions about the American crocodile and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts.
The team analysed the genetic sequences of crocodile populations from Cozumel and Banco Chinchorro and compared them to sequences of crocodiles across the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico's Pacific coast.

Ladakh Now Home to 477 Snow Leopards: A Conservation Milestone

A study under the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) program revealed that Ladakh is home to 477 snow leopards, making it one of the regions with the highest densities of these elusive big cats globally. This revelation marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation and positions Ladakh as a premier eco-tourism destination, showcasing the resilience of high-altitude biodiversity.
The study, released in May 2025, is the first scientifically validated estimate of snow leopard numbers in Ladakh. Conducted under the SPAI program, the study is a joint effort by the Ladakh Forest Department, Wildlife Institute of India, Ministry of Environment, and Nature Conservation Foundation.

May 02, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Introduces India's First AI-Powered Real-Time Forest Alert System

Madhya Pradesh took a significant leap towards forest conservation with the launch of India's first AI-based real-time forest alert system. This system uses satellite data, AI, and mobile-based field reporting to detect land encroachment, deforestation, and other changes in forest areas. The initiative is being piloted in five forest divisions and is poised to become a model for effective forest management in India.

May 01, 2025

Governor of Telangana Inaugurates Babuji Vanam, the World's firSt Energy Transmission Garden

The Governor of Telangana inaugurated 'Babuji Vanam' in Hyderabad, the world's first energy transmission garden created in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, as a special commemorative legacy project.
The thematic garden is the first of its kind in the world, featuring forty species of trees that will absorb and radiate Pranahuti, the yogic transmission that nourishes the soul. A central water body in the garden depicts the origin of creation. The garden is meticulously designed to ensure that every drop of water is harvested.

Apr 28, 2025

Hubballi Airport Wins Platinum Honour for Green Initiatives

Hubballi Airport in Karnataka was awarded the Platinum Recognition, the highest honour, under the Green Airports Recognition 2025 by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East. This achievement highlights the airport's excellence in promoting sustainable energy practices among airports handling fewer than six million passengers annually.
Hubballi Airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), made a major leap in sustainability by winning the Platinum Honour at the ACI Green Airports Recognition 2025. The award, presented during the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly held in New Delhi, recognised the airport's outstanding initiatives in the "Sustainable Energy at Airports" category. AAI's innovative 8 MW solar power plant at Hubballi, commissioned in 2022, plays a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting green energy across multiple airports in Karnataka, making it a landmark achievement in India's journey towards net-zero emissions.

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