Scientists warn earlier settlement could intensify competition between species and disrupt fragile Antarctic ecosystems Summary Warming in Antarctica driven by climate change is forcing penguins in the region to breed significantly earlier than before, with some species advancing their breeding season by up to 24 days, scientists have found. A new study published in the Journal …
As cities continue to grow, safe public spaces for children to play, move and connect are shrinking. A new global guide released today by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and UN-Habitat calls on governments and city leaders to put children at the centre of urban design, arguing that public spaces are essential to children’s …
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Oil India Limited (OIL), in collaboration with the Oil Industry Rural Development Society (OIRDS), has rolled out community-based sanitary napkin production Oil India Limited (OIL), in collaboration with the Oil Industry Rural Development Society (OIRDS), has rolled out community-based sanitary napkin production and distribution units under the soft launch of its CSR initiative Project OIL Shakti in …
Plastic pollution is a growing problem, and plastic-free alternatives represent one part of the solution A team of researchers has demonstrated a cutting-edge plant-based plastic bag that can dissolve in water without producing microplastics. The “plastic” bag is made with cellulose, which is the most abundant organic polymer on the planet. It safely dissolves in seawater …
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From cabs, buses to JCBs and forklifts, women of Odisha are driving their dreams and charting a new course for themselves, thanks to the Ama SuVahak scheme of the Odisha government. Sushree Shatabdika Panda was disillusioned as she was unable to crack interviews for private jobs. An MCA degree holder from Odisha University of Agriculture …
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