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TSM, Thozhuvam sign MoU to promote green economy
Madurai: Madurai-based Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), and pastoral institution, Thozhuvam farmers producer company, signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday. to raise public
Winners of Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards announced
A food rescue charity that reduces CO2 emissions, vital mahi to improve fish passages, tireless voluntary work controlling pest animals and plants, and long-term efforts by farmers to restore waterways have all been recognised at this year's . In an awards
Lula urges developed countries to reach neutrality climate targets in 10 years
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urges wealthier G20 nations on Tuesday to expedite their national climate neutrality targets within the next 10 years. During the last session of the G20 in Rio de Janeiro, Lula encouraged G20 nations to
Dubai Future Forum 2024: World poised for ‘era-defining moments’
DUBAI/WAM Dubai Future Forum kicked off on Tuesday in its 3rd edition at the Museum of the Future, welcoming over 2,500 experts from 100 countries, cementing its reputation as the world’s largest gathering of futurists. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future
Natural carbon sinks won't get world to net zero, find B.C. scientists
An international team of scientists is warning that relying on nature to remove planet-warming emissions will fail to halt global warming. The study, released Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, used climate models to measure the flux of
G20 reaffirms commitment to fighting hunger, promoting sustainable development, reforming global governance
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], November 19 (ANI): A joint statement issued by leaders of the Group of 20 economies at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil focused this year's work on three priorities -- social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty;
Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record
SYDNEY: Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate. The Australian Institute of Marine Science said surveys of 12
Ayyappanmudi proposed as a biodiversity heritage site
Kochi: In a significant move to conserve an ecologically rich area, Ayyappanmudi, a rocky hill terrain in the Kothamangalam municipality in Ernakulam, has been proposed for declaration as a biodiversity heritage site. Following a request from the biodiversity
Eating less sugar would be great for the planet as well as our health
Photoongraphy Sugar addiction is on the rise. Globally, sugar intake has quadrupled over the last 60 years, and it now makes up around 8% of all our calories. This sounds like sugar’s keeping us fed, but added sugars are actually empty calories – they are
Farm inheritance tax: farmers cannot go green if they are in the red
In villages across the country, irate farmers have accused the government of trying to end the tradition of the family farm by scrapping agricultural property relief, a measure which previously sheltered farms from having to pay inheritance tax on farmland.
Local bodies can tackle environ issues: Expert
Patna: Uday Shankar of IIT Kharagpur said here on Tuesday that local bodies, which have been granted constitutional status through 74th amendment of the Constitution, should be made more effective in finding solutions to the social
Hopes and fears for the Amazon: Interview with botanist Hans ter Steege
Having lived in Guyana for more than a decade, Dutch botanist Hans ter Steege spends his time these days mostly on home soil. Yet his heart and mind very much remain among the trees of the tropics, which he considers his “personal
Prince William set to celebrate new honour without Kate Middleton
Prince William set to celebrate new honour without Kate Middleton Prince William is all set to celebrate his new honour without his wife Princess Kate, who's preparing for her big event while focusing on her health. Kensington Palace,
Dubai Future Forum 2024: World poised for 'era-defining moments'
DUBAI,19th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai Future Forum kicked off today in its 3rd edition at the Museum of the Future, welcoming over 2,500 experts from 100 countries, cementing its reputation as the world's largest gathering of futurists. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO
Leaders seek cancellation of auction for tungsten mining
Madurai: CPM MP Su Venkatesan, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss and AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran have strongly opposed the Union govt's decision to permit Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a subsidiary of Vedanta, to establish a tungsten mine at
Global Times: Xi calls for a fair, equitable global governance system, warns against protectionism at G20 summit
BEIJING, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks at the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he called for building a fair and equitable global governance system and outlined China's eight actions for global
The True Impact of Grass Fed Beef: Why Your Meat’s Origin Matters More Than You Think
Grass fed and grain-fed cattle follow dramatically different paths after their first 7 to 9 months. Grass fed cattle continue grazing naturally until 20 to 28 months, while grain-fed are moved to feedlots and fattened rapidly with corn and soy-based diets
Native Americans demand Biden create three new national monuments in West Coast state
Native American tribes have been urging President Joe Biden to establish three new national monuments in California before Donald Trump takes office. The proposed historical sites - named the Chuckwalla, Kw’tsán and Sáttítla monuments - are aimed at protecting
The Hagen Family Foundation Donates $25,000 to Wildlife Preservation Canada to Support Endangered Species
MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Hagen Family Foundation is proud to announce a $25,000 donation to Wildlife Preservation Canada. This contribution will support efforts to protect endangered and imperiled species in Canada. The Hagen Family,
Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin ...
LONDON (AP) — With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, thousands of British farmers descended on Parliament on Tuesday to protest a tax hike they say will deal a “hammer blow” to struggling family farms. U.K. farmers are rarely as militant
G20 leaders in Brazil recognize potential of evidence-based traditional medicine
G20 leaders in Brazil have highlighted their interest in traditional medicine in . ‘We recognize the potential of evidence-based traditional and complementary medicine,’ they wrote. The high-level Rio statement, issued on behalf of G20 leaders,
Exodus Adventure Travels Announces 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale with 20% Off Trips Worldwide
Biggest Savings of the 2024 for Award-Winning Small Group Adventures NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodus Adventure Travels, the leader in adventure travel and small group guided tours, is rolling out its biggest 2024 savings event for Black Friday
Baywatch star Donna D
Donna D'Errico was a massive pinup in the 1990s. The actress came to fame wearing a red swimsuit on the hit TV series Baywatch as she also posed for Hugh Hefner's Playboy magazine. On Tuesday, the looker from Alabama shared some of her older magazine covers
"Sixth great extinction": Dr. Jane Goodall urges action to protect planet
Renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has issued a stark warning about the escalating global biodiversity crisis, referring to it as the “sixth great extinction.” Speaking during her recent environmental advocacy tour in Europe, the
In this Year of the Dragon, the real Santer releases Adventure Fantasy The Dragon Who ...
Lynn Santer's The Dragon Who Found His Wings follows a courageous water dragon and a group of unlikely friends on an incredible adventure to save an entire community. Together, they face challenges that test their courage, wisdom, and the bonds that hold them
Daily Harvest Invests in Industry-Leading Tech Stack with Shopify, Ordergroove and Klaviyo to Power Future Growth and Innovative Customer Experience
The popular subscription brand migrates from homegrown technology to industry-leading solutions, laying the foundation for expansion and recurring revenue growth NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to make it easy to
Solving global challenges and strengthening the middle class at the G20 Leaders' Summit Français
RIO DE JANEIRO, /CNW/ - The world is becoming increasingly interconnected. Threats and challenges cross borders, oceans, and continents – leaving long-term impacts on economies, the environment, choices at the grocery shelves, and prices at the checkout
Experts warn Earth could lose more than HALF of its glaciers by 2100
Glaciers are considered one of our planet's most precious natural features. These slow moving rivers of ice, thousands of years old, reflect the sun's rays back into space and store valuable freshwater. But a new study warns that more than half of the world's
COP29 needs to deliver deal on climate finance - Ryan
Bringing climate action and supporting the least developed countries is at the heart of Ireland's position on climate finance, according to Ireland National Statement to COP29 delivered by Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan in
Centre auctions tungsten mine block in eco-sensitive region in Tamil Nadu; activists urge CM to ...
<p>Chennai: Vedanta, whose sprawling copper smelter in Thoothukudi remains shut for the past six years on charges of polluting areas around it, is back in the news in Tamil Nadu. The conglomerate’s
