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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA engineers have powered down the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve energy. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft is now 12.8 billion miles from Earth. With power decreasing yearly, NASA aims to keep at least one instrument functional into the 2030s. The plasma science instrument, which helped confirm Voyager 2's crossing into inters...
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Video Shows Alligator Submerged In Frozen Pond In US. Here's Why
A video showing how an alligator conserves energy in freezing temperatures has caught the attention of social media users.
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What Minister Said On Railways Achieving Target Of Net-Zero Carbon Emitter
The Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030 and is committed to taking steps for energy conservation, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
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Environment Conservation Is Commitment, Not Compulsion For India: PM Modi
Environment conservation is a commitment and not a compulsion for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, asserting he believes development and nature can go hand-in-hand.
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Cash-Strapped Pakistan Announces Early Closure Of Markets, Wedding Halls
Cash-strapped Pakistan today announced early closure of markets and wedding halls as part of a raft of measures under the energy conservation plan as the government struggled to revive the economy.
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"Invincibility Centres" To Shield Ukrainians From Harsh Winter, Russian Attacks
Ukraine's government on Tuesday promised to create shelters to provide heat and water and encouraged citizens to conserve energy as a harsh winter loomed amid relentless Russian attacks.
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Bitcoin Mining Jerked to a Halt in Texas Hub Amid Heat Wave Predictions, Power Outage Possibilities
Parts of Texas are bracing to see the heat situation climb beyond the mark of 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. In order to ensure that power supply is not disrupted in the state, majority BTC miners there have paused their operations. Over 1,000 megawatts worth of Bitcoin mining load were turned off to conserve energy for the state’s networ...
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Wedding Ceremonies Banned After 10 pm In Islamabad To Conserve Energy
In a bid to conserve energy, the cash-strapped Pakistan government has decided to ban wedding functions in Islamabad city after 10 pm, according to media reports on Wednesday.
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Japan Sees Partial Blackout After First-Ever Power Supply Warning
Parts of Japan lost power on Tuesday after the government issued its first-ever electricity supply warning and called on consumers to conserve energy as a massive earthquake last week forced several power plants to stop operating.
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MG, Asian Paints Launch Tech To Cut CO2 Emissions By 1500 Tons Per Year
MG announced that it recently became the world's first auto brand to use a liquid alkaline degreasing cleaner developed by PPG Asian Paints called the ULTRAX Degreaser. The OEM also conserves energy through Low-Temperature Phosphate (VERSABOND) and High Throw Low Cure Cathodic Electro Coating Paint
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Apple Announces $200 Million Forestry Fund to Reduce Carbon
Apple has announced a $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,490 crores) fund to invest in timber-producing commercial forestry projects. The goal is to remove carbon from the atmosphere while also generating profit.
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Energy Conservation Day: 5 Easy Ways To Cut Down Your Power Consumption
National Energy Conservation Day 2020: Conserving energy is the first step towards a healthy, sustainable and greener future. National Energy Conservation Day focuses on making people aware of climate change and global warming by promoting efforts towards saving energy resources. Here are 5 ways to cut down power consumption and be energy efficient...
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AICTE Releases Environment Policy 2020; Focus On Research, Development On Environmental Issues
AICTE has released its Environment Policy 2020. The policy of AICTE is to conserve natural environment, develop sustainable solutions, innovations and startups, promote rural technologies and control energy consumption in order.
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Praj Industries And ARAI Sign An MoU To Drive Usage Of Biofuels In Transportation Sector
Green fuel technologies and engineering company, Praj Industries and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly drive the application development of advanced biofuels.
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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NASA Voyager 2 Shuts Down Plasma Science Instrument to Conserve Power
NASA engineers have powered down the plasma science instrument on Voyager 2 to conserve energy. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft is now 12.8 billion miles from Earth. With power decreasing yearly, NASA aims to keep at least one instrument functional into the 2030s. The plasma science instrument, which helped confirm Voyager 2's crossing into inters...
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Video Shows Alligator Submerged In Frozen Pond In US. Here's Why
A video showing how an alligator conserves energy in freezing temperatures has caught the attention of social media users.
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What Minister Said On Railways Achieving Target Of Net-Zero Carbon Emitter
The Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030 and is committed to taking steps for energy conservation, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
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Environment Conservation Is Commitment, Not Compulsion For India: PM Modi
Environment conservation is a commitment and not a compulsion for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, asserting he believes development and nature can go hand-in-hand.
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Cash-Strapped Pakistan Announces Early Closure Of Markets, Wedding Halls
Cash-strapped Pakistan today announced early closure of markets and wedding halls as part of a raft of measures under the energy conservation plan as the government struggled to revive the economy.
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"Invincibility Centres" To Shield Ukrainians From Harsh Winter, Russian Attacks
Ukraine's government on Tuesday promised to create shelters to provide heat and water and encouraged citizens to conserve energy as a harsh winter loomed amid relentless Russian attacks.
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Bitcoin Mining Jerked to a Halt in Texas Hub Amid Heat Wave Predictions, Power Outage Possibilities
Parts of Texas are bracing to see the heat situation climb beyond the mark of 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. In order to ensure that power supply is not disrupted in the state, majority BTC miners there have paused their operations. Over 1,000 megawatts worth of Bitcoin mining load were turned off to conserve energy for the state’s networ...
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Wedding Ceremonies Banned After 10 pm In Islamabad To Conserve Energy
In a bid to conserve energy, the cash-strapped Pakistan government has decided to ban wedding functions in Islamabad city after 10 pm, according to media reports on Wednesday.
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Japan Sees Partial Blackout After First-Ever Power Supply Warning
Parts of Japan lost power on Tuesday after the government issued its first-ever electricity supply warning and called on consumers to conserve energy as a massive earthquake last week forced several power plants to stop operating.
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MG, Asian Paints Launch Tech To Cut CO2 Emissions By 1500 Tons Per Year
MG announced that it recently became the world's first auto brand to use a liquid alkaline degreasing cleaner developed by PPG Asian Paints called the ULTRAX Degreaser. The OEM also conserves energy through Low-Temperature Phosphate (VERSABOND) and High Throw Low Cure Cathodic Electro Coating Paint
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Apple Announces $200 Million Forestry Fund to Reduce Carbon
Apple has announced a $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,490 crores) fund to invest in timber-producing commercial forestry projects. The goal is to remove carbon from the atmosphere while also generating profit.
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Energy Conservation Day: 5 Easy Ways To Cut Down Your Power Consumption
National Energy Conservation Day 2020: Conserving energy is the first step towards a healthy, sustainable and greener future. National Energy Conservation Day focuses on making people aware of climate change and global warming by promoting efforts towards saving energy resources. Here are 5 ways to cut down power consumption and be energy efficient...
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AICTE Releases Environment Policy 2020; Focus On Research, Development On Environmental Issues
AICTE has released its Environment Policy 2020. The policy of AICTE is to conserve natural environment, develop sustainable solutions, innovations and startups, promote rural technologies and control energy consumption in order.
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Praj Industries And ARAI Sign An MoU To Drive Usage Of Biofuels In Transportation Sector
Green fuel technologies and engineering company, Praj Industries and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly drive the application development of advanced biofuels.
