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"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
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'Earth Usage Fee' On Online Purchases Sparks Backlash Against Patagonia
Patagonia has introduced an "earth usage fee" on online orders via Tmall to curb high return rates and reduce carbon emissions, but the move has sparked backlash.
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Centre Begins Talks On E25 Fuel Shift After Rolling Out E20 Across India
The Central Government is reported to be exploring E25 petrol after E20 rollout, with discussions focusing on vehicle readiness, ethanol benefits, and future fuel transition challenges.
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India Raises Climate Ambition: 47% Emissions Cut, 60% Clean Energy By 2035
Government data shows that between 2005 and 2020, India reduced emissions intensity by 36%, crossed 52% non-fossil fuel capacity in the power mix, and created a 2.3 billion-tonne carbon sink.
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Govt Mandates Nationwide Sale Of E20 Petrol With RON 95 From April 2026
Central government mandates E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 2026, aiming to reduce crude imports, cut emissions, and support farmers through ethanol demand.
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United Nations Approves First Carbon Credits Under Paris Agreement
The United Nations announced the approval of the first carbon credits under a global market aimed at reducing emissions, a mechanism that has faced scrutiny over greenwashing concerns.
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NASA Successfully Tests Drag-Reducing Laminar-Flow Wing in Flight
NASA has successfully flown its 40-inch CATNLF laminar-flow wing model aboard an F-15B aircraft in January 2026. The test confirmed the drag-reducing design performs safely in flight. By maintaining smooth airflow over wings, the technology could improve fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent, lowering airline costs and reducing carbon emissions signi...
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Study Finds Why Methane Mysteriously Spiked During Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings highlight the complex link between atmospheric chemistry, climate, and human activity.
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NASA Tests New Wing Design That Could Transform Airliner Efficiency
NASA engineers have tested a new laminar-flow wing concept at the Armstrong Flight Research Center by mounting a scaled CATNLF model beneath an F-15B aircraft. During high-speed taxi trials reaching about 144 mph, the design demonstrated potential to keep airflow smooth longer, reducing drag. NASA estimates the technology could cut fuel consumption...
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Delhi Bans Coal Tandoors As Pollution Rises. Will Tandoori Food Taste Different Now?
Tandoori dishes are a staple of Delhi's dining and evening snack culture, especially across neighbourhood markets and street-side stalls.
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Coffee Waste Could Make Concrete Stronger and Greener, Scientists Find
New research from RMIT University shows that spent coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar and used to replace a portion of sand in concrete, creating a stronger and more sustainable building material. Heating coffee waste at around 350°C without oxygen produces a fine biochar that boosts concrete’s 28-day strength by roughly 30% when use...
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Adani Cement To Deploy World's 1st 'RotoDynamic Heater' To Reduce Emissions
Adani Cement and Finnish company Coolbrook on Wednesday announced to deploy world's first commercial RotoDynamic Heater' to advance cement decarbonisation at the Boyareddypalli Integrated Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh.
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Food Waste To Flight: Scientists Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel A Reality
This discovery is considered a significant step toward cleaner air travel by converting large-scale waste into high-quality jet fuel.
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Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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Love Travelling? Here's How To Do It Without Harming The Planet
From Spiti's mountain villages and Kerala's backwaters to the beaches of Gokarna and the forests of Assam, the country is full of places that welcome sustainable travellers with open arms.
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"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
-
'Earth Usage Fee' On Online Purchases Sparks Backlash Against Patagonia
Patagonia has introduced an "earth usage fee" on online orders via Tmall to curb high return rates and reduce carbon emissions, but the move has sparked backlash.
-
Centre Begins Talks On E25 Fuel Shift After Rolling Out E20 Across India
The Central Government is reported to be exploring E25 petrol after E20 rollout, with discussions focusing on vehicle readiness, ethanol benefits, and future fuel transition challenges.
-
India Raises Climate Ambition: 47% Emissions Cut, 60% Clean Energy By 2035
Government data shows that between 2005 and 2020, India reduced emissions intensity by 36%, crossed 52% non-fossil fuel capacity in the power mix, and created a 2.3 billion-tonne carbon sink.
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Govt Mandates Nationwide Sale Of E20 Petrol With RON 95 From April 2026
Central government mandates E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 2026, aiming to reduce crude imports, cut emissions, and support farmers through ethanol demand.
-
United Nations Approves First Carbon Credits Under Paris Agreement
The United Nations announced the approval of the first carbon credits under a global market aimed at reducing emissions, a mechanism that has faced scrutiny over greenwashing concerns.
-
NASA Successfully Tests Drag-Reducing Laminar-Flow Wing in Flight
NASA has successfully flown its 40-inch CATNLF laminar-flow wing model aboard an F-15B aircraft in January 2026. The test confirmed the drag-reducing design performs safely in flight. By maintaining smooth airflow over wings, the technology could improve fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent, lowering airline costs and reducing carbon emissions signi...
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Study Finds Why Methane Mysteriously Spiked During Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings highlight the complex link between atmospheric chemistry, climate, and human activity.
-
NASA Tests New Wing Design That Could Transform Airliner Efficiency
NASA engineers have tested a new laminar-flow wing concept at the Armstrong Flight Research Center by mounting a scaled CATNLF model beneath an F-15B aircraft. During high-speed taxi trials reaching about 144 mph, the design demonstrated potential to keep airflow smooth longer, reducing drag. NASA estimates the technology could cut fuel consumption...
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Delhi Bans Coal Tandoors As Pollution Rises. Will Tandoori Food Taste Different Now?
Tandoori dishes are a staple of Delhi's dining and evening snack culture, especially across neighbourhood markets and street-side stalls.
-
Coffee Waste Could Make Concrete Stronger and Greener, Scientists Find
New research from RMIT University shows that spent coffee grounds can be transformed into biochar and used to replace a portion of sand in concrete, creating a stronger and more sustainable building material. Heating coffee waste at around 350°C without oxygen produces a fine biochar that boosts concrete’s 28-day strength by roughly 30% when use...
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Adani Cement To Deploy World's 1st 'RotoDynamic Heater' To Reduce Emissions
Adani Cement and Finnish company Coolbrook on Wednesday announced to deploy world's first commercial RotoDynamic Heater' to advance cement decarbonisation at the Boyareddypalli Integrated Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh.
-
Food Waste To Flight: Scientists Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel A Reality
This discovery is considered a significant step toward cleaner air travel by converting large-scale waste into high-quality jet fuel.
-
Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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Love Travelling? Here's How To Do It Without Harming The Planet
From Spiti's mountain villages and Kerala's backwaters to the beaches of Gokarna and the forests of Assam, the country is full of places that welcome sustainable travellers with open arms.
