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From Trash to Treasure: The Fascinating World of Waste-to-Energy
Discover how waste-to-energy (WtE) turns garbage into electricity, heat, and fuel. Learn about methods, global examples, pros and cons, and why WtE is key to a sustainable future.
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Rare Earth Elements in 2025: Resources Powering the Future of EVs, Wind, and Geopolitics
What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar elements: the 15 lanthanides, plus scandium and yttrium. Despite their name, REEs are not actually rare. Many are as abundant as copper in the Earth’s crust. What makes them “rare” is the challenge of finding concentrated, mineable deposits…
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Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idol Visarjan: Sustainable Ways to Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha into our homes and communities. While the celebrations bring joy, music, and devotion, the traditional visarjan (immersion of idols in rivers, lakes, or seas) often causes severe environmental harm. Idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) and coated…
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Climate Change and Green Technology in 2025: Solutions, Innovations, and Global Impact
Introduction Climate change is the defining challenge of the 21st century. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss are no longer distant warnings—they are daily realities. The urgency to act has never been greater. In 2025, green technology has emerged as the most powerful weapon in humanity’s fight against climate change, offering…
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Understanding the Indian Monsoon: Rainfall,& the Science of Cloudbursts
Introduction Why Indian Monsoon Matters The Indian monsoon is not merely a weather event—it’s the heartbeat of the subcontinent. From replenishing water bodies to sustaining crops, it impacts 70% of agriculture, millions of livelihoods, and even stock market trends. But beyond rainfall, the Indian monsoon is also a story of cloudbursts, climate change, satellite science,…
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Weather vs Climate: Key Differences, Components, and Scholarly Definitions
Introduction Weather and climate are two fundamental concepts that shape life on Earth. While both deal with atmospheric conditions, they differ in scope, time scale, and influencing factors. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes the long-term average patterns of weather in a region. Together, they influence ecosystems, human societies, agriculture, infrastructure, and…
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India’s Climate Reality — Flash Floods, Avalanches & the Call for Resilience
A Wake-Up Call from the Himalayas On 5 August 2025, a sudden cloudburst—or possibly a glacial lake outburst flood—triggered massive flash floods in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Torrents of water, debris, and mud swept away homes, roads, shops, and at least four to five lives, with more than 50 people initially reported missing. Rescue efforts…
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Plant Variety Protection and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 – A Milestone in Agricultural Legislation
Explore the significance of Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and the Farmers’ Rights Act in India. Learn how the law safeguards farmers’ rights, promotes innovation in agriculture, and balances breeders’ and growers’ interests.
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