Rapid Himalayan Erosion Triggers Hidden Source Of CO2: Study, Pg13
New study reveals rapid Himalayan erosion triggers hidden CO2 release from pyrite oxidation, potentially offsetting cooling effects and contributing to long-term climate warming.
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New study reveals rapid Himalayan erosion triggers hidden CO2 release from pyrite oxidation, potentially offsetting cooling effects and contributing to long-term climate warming.
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Yemen's Houthis seize entire Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, gaining control of a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia.
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German and British auto giants Volkswagen and JLR announce significant job cuts amid challenging EV transition, fierce competition, and global trade tariffs.
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Soaring maize and soyabean feed costs, coupled with El Niño impacts, drive up egg, chicken, and milk prices, challenging India's growing livestock sector.
India launches advanced ORV Sagar Manthan, built by GRSE, to boost indigenous maritime research, deep ocean exploration, and climate studies under Deep Ocean Mission.
Chinese experts link rising temperatures to significant glacial retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, warning of increased glacial lake outburst flood risks for India and Nepal.
Five critically endangered baby orangutans found in Odisha forest, prompting a major investigation into suspected international wildlife smuggling racket.
Nepal's catastrophe highlights urgent need for community-centric disaster preparedness, transboundary cooperation, and climate justice in vulnerable mountain regions globally.
UN adopts Equal Earth map, replacing Mercator projection to accurately depict Africa's vast size and correct colonial distortions.
Nepal demands climate compensation from major emitters like US, China, and India for devastating floods, citing moral and legal liability via UN fund.
CJI Surya Kant's bench denies extension to Aravali panel, mandating final report by November 30 on ecological definition and mining regulation.
West Asia conflict causes India's LPG imports from US to surge over 50%, replacing Gulf suppliers and highlighting Strait of Hormuz vulnerability.
Iran threatens retaliation against US energy sites in the Gulf, escalating regional tensions after recent strikes and pushing global oil prices higher.
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