India submits its revised targets for 2031-35 to the UN's climate change bodyThe development comes after the Cabinet in March approved the nationally determined contributions (NDC) -- the non-binding, voluntary clima...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Egg Float Test, Explained: The Simple Bowl of Water Trick To Check Freshness And When To Toss ItThe egg float test, a simple kitchen method, indicates an egg's age by measuring its density, which changes as air enters the shell over ti...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Neither Baking Soda Nor Vinegar – The One Simple Ingredient That Quickly Removes Burnt Grease From PansContrary to popular belief, baking soda and vinegar do not effectively remove burnt grease due to their limited ability to break down polym...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
A Basic Household Product Washed Down the Pipes Restored Perfect Flow, Leaving Repair Workers StunnedKitchen sink clogs are a common problem in American homes. Harsh chemical cleaners can damage pipes and are costly. A simple solution using...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
The Kitchen Staple That’s Quietly Outsmarting Drain Cleaners in American HomesClogged drains are a common household problem. Many families are now using baking soda and vinegar, ingredients found in most kitchens, to ...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Target set, aim, release: India sticks to climate course with NDC 3.0India has updated its climate targets for 2031-35. The new goals aim for increased non-fossil fuel electricity, reduced emissions intensity...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Cabinet clears India's 2035 climate targets: NDC targets 60% clean energy share, 47% emissions reduction by 2035India has finalized its 2035 climate targets. These goals aim to increase non-fossil fuel electricity generation to 60 percent. The nation ...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Beneath the Ocean Floor, a Hidden Carbon Vault Has Been Quietly Rewriting Earth’s Climate StoryScientists discovered massive volcanic rubble, breccia, on the South Atlantic seabed. This porous rock traps far more carbon dioxide than e...
21 Mar, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
What Scientists Found Beneath the Southern Ocean Changes Climate ScienceScientists have uncovered new details about iron from Antarctic icebergs. This iron, once thought to boost ocean life and absorb carbon, is...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
India among top 10 nations with largest forest carbon sinks: FAO reportIndia is a global leader in forest carbon sinks. The nation absorbs approximately 150 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. This plac...
24 Oct, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Forest carbon sinks in India weakening, enhancing quality of forests crucial: Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh cites a study on weakening forest carbon sinks in India. The study highlights the impact of climate change. It shows the decl...
13 Jul, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
Arunachal is India's 'largest' carbon sink: Pema KhanduArunachal Pradesh is recognized as India's largest carbon sink. Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlights the state's significant contribution ...
02 Jul, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
The world's carbon sinks are on fireForests can pull carbon from the air and store it in roots and leaves, locking it out of the atmosphere. Through complex markets, nations c...
21 Oct, 2024, 09.57 AM IST
Climate change may turn carbon sinks into emission source: Study21 Nov, 2018, 02.23 PM IST
Antarctic Ocean's carbon dioxide absorption increasedThe Antarctic Ocean has been absorbing increasing levels of carbon dioxide over the past decade, a new study has found, dispelling fears th...
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- India is now a major carbon sink: Govt report
India is rapidly transforming itself into a major carbon sink igniting hopes of big funds for maintaining natural green cover, a new report...
16 Aug, 2009, 12.03 PM IST