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South Asia is defying global warming trends: the Himalayas are heating up while other areas cool

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have found highly erratic and localised temperature shifts across South Asia, revealing that the region is heavily deviating from typical global warming patterns. By analysing high-resolution climate data spanning over two decades, researchers Ishita Sharan Srivastava and Aditya Kumar Patra found that high-altitude mountainous areas are …

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EU Intensifies Child Safety Enforcement, Flags Gaps in Meta Age Checks

The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta may be in breach of the Digital Services Act over how Facebook and Instagram handle access by users under 13. The finding focuses on whether the company has “diligently” identified, assessed and mitigated systemic risks to minors. According to the Commission, Meta’s safeguards do not effectively enforce its stated …

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Meghalaya Selected As Key Site For New Biodiversity Governance Push

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) have launched a five-year project aimed at strengthening grassroots biodiversity governance in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.  The project, titled ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacities for Securing Biodiversity Conservation Commitments’, will be implemented from 2025 to 2030 with financial support of …

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Plant-based marotti oil used in Ayurveda emerges as eco-friendly diesel blend alternative

Study finds significant emission reductions, though with slight efficiency trade-offs. Plant-based Marotti oil, widely used in alternative medicine such as Ayurveda, is emerging as an eco-friendly blend for diesel, according to studies conducted by Indian and Ethiopian researchers. In terms of emissions, significant reductions in carbon monoxide (50 per cent to 29 per cent), unburned …

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Enhancing Accessibility: Barrier-Free Tours for Travelers with Disabilities

The travel industry is evolving to offer barrier-free tours for individuals with disabilities, enhancing accessibility through specialized programming and improved planning resources. Tourists with disabilities face various obstacles, including physical barriers like out-of-service elevators and less visible challenges such as overwhelming noise or lengthy outings. As the baby boomer generation ages, the travel industry is …

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