Researchers have enhanced a method to convert human urine into electricity, offering a cost-effective solution for wastewater treatment and renewable energy. By using microbial fuel cells with higher urine concentrations, they achieved improved electricity output and pollutant removal.
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Economists and environmental scientists differ in their views on environmental issues, leading to varied solutions. Economists favor market-based approaches, while scientists advocate for systemic changes. This divergence stems from their distinct perceptions.
The proposed ‘profound autism’ category aims to better support autistic individuals with significant needs, but concerns arise over age thresholds and funding alignment. The study reveals 24% of children may meet the criteria, highlighting the need for tailored support and inclusive language.
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Temperatures in Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar have risen 5–6°C above normal in mid-February Wheat covering nearly 481,000 hectares is in the vulnerable milky stage Canal water shortages have left most irrigation channels closed Farmers warn of possible yield losses similar to the 2022 heat-hit season Scientists link growing weather volatility to climate change In the
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Torrential rain and strong winds frequently lash Odisha’s cyclone-prone coast, uprooting tall trees that once served as natural nesting sites for white-bellied sea eagles. As their coastal habitat changes due to frequent tropical cyclones as well as urban development activities, these raptors have been increasingly spotted nesting on telecommunication towers and electric pylons. However, new
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the way for a controversial mega port project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, rejecting a series of petitions that warned of potentially devastating ecological damage and violations of environmental norms and coastal regulations. The NGT has granted approval for the proposed port at Galathea Bay on Great
February 2026 in India feels like summer as temperatures soar above normal across 27 cities, disrupting the usual winter chill. The unusual warmth, particularly in North India, has led to concerns over agriculture. The lack of rain and snow exacerbates the situation, impacting food security. It has been only 15 days into February, but it
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Debate over defining the Aravallis could reshape legal protection across north India Experts warn height-based criteria ignore the range’s ancient geological continuity The Aravalli system is one of the world’s oldest surviving mountain belts Mineral wealth and mining pressures lie at the heart of the controversy Recent environmental concerns surrounding the Aravalli mountain range, especially
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Acquiring agricultural land has been one of the strategies to strengthen elephant corridors in India, framed as a way to enable elephant movement between protected areas and reduce human-elephant conflict, among other reasons. Yet, this strategy approach plays out in complex and fragile rural landscapes with complicated tenurial arrangements, an aspect that has received little
When I first needed an online booking system for my WordPress site, I went straight to Calendly like everyone else. It worked fine for a while, but I quickly noticed a frustrating pattern: I was paying a monthly subscription for a tool that lived completely outside my website. I had zero control over my data,
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