ENVIRONMENT NEWS INDIA

New centre for carbon capture, utilisation at IIT Bombay The Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology has established the National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCOE-CCU) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This Centre of Excellence explores and unlocks the potential of Carbon … Continue reading ENVIRONMENT NEWS INDIA

Environment News India

Sholakili birds, at risk due to mercury poisioning in Kodaikanals by H.Unilever: T.N. Palani Hills, one of the important ‘sky islands’ found in the Western Ghats on the Tamil Nadu side, and a hotspot for birds, is home to a bird named white-bellied Sholakili. Endemic to this region, this bird species is largely sighted in … Continue reading Environment News India

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New species of snake with ‘bindi’ on body discovered in Assam A team of scientists from India, the United Kingdom, and the United States have discovered a new species of snake in Assam – the first such find from the state in over a century – that is characterised by a red mark on its … Continue reading Environment News India

WORLD WHALE DAY

Whales in India Another day to aware, World Whale Day reminds us of the challenges faced in our oceans across the globe. Observed annually on the third Sunday in February, World Whale Day celebrates these noble sea mammals. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate these magnificent aquatic mammals. Beluga Whale Some of the most … Continue reading WORLD WHALE DAY