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Morning Digest: May 14, 2023

Morning Digest: May 14, 2023

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AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, with Congress leaders Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar, Randeep Singh Surjewala, and K. C. Venugopal, during a press conference after the Karnataka assembly elections 2023 results, in Bengaluru on May 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting set for Sunday Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC […]

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India wants energy transition on its own terms — without phasing out coal and with more grants

India wants energy transition on its own terms — without phasing out coal and with more grants

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India is unlikely to sign a deal with richer nations this year for a just energy transition, as international funding rests on India committing to a timeline to phase out coal, an “unviable” proposition for the country, energy analysts said. The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations, together with Norway, Denmark and the European Union, […]

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Pelicans nest on palm trees at Koonthankulam bird sanctuary in Tirunelveli

Pelicans nest on palm trees at Koonthankulam bird sanctuary in Tirunelveli

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Pelicans have occupied 17 palm trees in Koonthankulam  | Photo Credit: Sasikumar Samikan The pelicans have arrived at Koonthankulam. They usually find a cosy spot on shrubs near the lake to build their nests for the breeding season. But this time, they have chosen to nest atop palm trees in the region. “This is the first […]

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New plastic upcycling tech can potentially cut greenhouse gas equivalent to 3 million cars

New plastic upcycling tech can potentially cut greenhouse gas equivalent to 3 million cars

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Researchers have developed a breakthrough upcycling process that can help transform polyethylene (PE)—the most widely used plastic in the world— into polypropylene, which is one of the top 5 most common plastic types in the world. “Today unfortunately a major fraction of PE is not recycled and accumulates in landfills. The fraction that is collected […]

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Prince William charity invests in bank tied to fossil fuels

Prince William charity invests in bank tied to fossil fuels

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The Royal Foundation places more than £1.1 million with JPMorgan Chase, and more than half of its investments in a fund that owns shares in large food companies that buy palm oil from companies linked to deforestation The Royal Foundation places more than £1.1 million with JPMorgan Chase, and more than half of its investments […]

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Microplastics discovered in fresh Antarctic snow for first time

Microplastics discovered in fresh Antarctic snow for first time

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“Finding microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow highlights the extent of plastic pollution into even the most remote regions of the world,” said a researcher “Finding microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow highlights the extent of plastic pollution into even the most remote regions of the world,” said a researcher Scientists have found microplastics — plastic pieces much […]

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