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In a divided world, COP31 aims for agreement on electrificationCOP31, kicking off November 9 in Antalya, Turkey, is all set to spotlight the global push for electrification. With a target to raise elect...06 Nov, 2026, 08.26 AM IST- Florida planted Australian pine for shade, windbreaks, and storm protection; by 1993, the fast-growing tree had invaded more than 372,000 acresAustralian pines were brought to Florida in the 1800s as a means of protecting against storms and enhancing landscapes. By 1993, however, t...05 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Georgia repurposed retired chicken cages as estuary reefs in the 1990s; years later, the structures remained stable and supported oyster growthIn an innovative move, Georgia has transformed chicken transport cages into artificial reefs to bolster marine life. Initiated in 1990, suc...04 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soilAt UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their stu...04 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- In California, researchers tracked desert tortoises in a protected area for 34 years; numbers fell from 589 to 47 by 2002, then rose to 73 by 2012In California, desert tortoises have suffered an alarming 92% population decline, even within designated protected areas. Research attribut...03 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- India’s small companies need to see AI as more than an artificial promiseIndia MSME news: India's micro, small and medium enterprises are exploring the adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance productivity....02 Nov, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Daylight Savings Time 2026: Could this year be the last year Americans change their clocks twice a year?Millions of Americans will change their clocks on November 1, 2026, marking the end of daylight saving time. Lawmakers are considering aban...01 Nov, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- 'Lord Shiva's locks on river Ganga are loosening': Rainfall could get heavier as Himalayan permafrost melts, mountain rocks holding water are losing ground, warns expertClimate author and entrepreneur Mridula Ramesh has warned that rising temperatures are melting Himalayan permafrost, weakening mountain slo...01 Nov, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Since 1978, Caltrans has used recycled tire rubber in 17 asphalt overlays; a technical review found less cracking, distress and maintenance than conventional mixtures, including thicker onesIn the United States, an astounding 273 million tires are discarded every year, resulting in a considerable amount of waste. To address thi...01 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- UP looks beyond Lucknow to boost startups, MSMEs as Aavishkaar, Intellecap partner with Invest UPWith more than 11.5 million MSMEs across the state, Uttar Pradesh is looking beyond its established startup centres to build a wider enterp...31 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...30 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge saysTurkey is set to introduce a pledge at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya. This pledge suggests that artificial intelligence can ...29 Oct, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
- From inheritance to wealth stewardship: How Indian families can protect generational wealth and prevent family business conflictsAs Indian business families navigate the intricate landscape of wealth transfers, they confront significant hurdles in succession planning....29 Oct, 2026, 05.31 AM IST
- L&T profit jumps 33% on strong order inflowsLarsen & Toubro reported a quarterly net profit increase of 33% amid strong order inflows and infrastructure spending. Revenue for the quar...28 Oct, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- As COP31 nears, India's heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gapIndia's recognition of heatwaves as natural disasters underscores the urgent need for international climate finance. Experts note that dome...25 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- Civic Studios announces three releases spanning climate, sex education and women’s boxingCivic Studios is set to release three films focused on important social issues in the coming months. Spice & Soul is their first climate mi...22 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- The world is falling further behind on climate action, and the US looms largeHumanity is heading towards a hotter world due to increasing carbon emissions primarily from the United States. The United Nations Environm...21 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
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