The Indian Biogas Association urges the finance ministry to grant corporate tax holidays for compressed biogas production in the upcoming Budget to attract investment. The proposal aims to promote renewable energy, reduce pollution, support agriculture, and generate revenue through carbon credits.
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Wolves have made a strong comeback in Europe thanks to conservation efforts, but their resurgence has sparked conflicts with farmers worried about livestock losses. In response, the European Commission is considering easing protections to permit culling. Conservationists strongly oppose the proposal, highlighting the crucial role wolves play in maintaining biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and combating climate change.
France on Thursday urged the United Nations top court to "clarify" international law relating to the fight against climate change, saying judges had a "unique opportunity" to provide a clear legal framework. "France is convinced that these advisory proceedings provide a unique opportunity for the court to contribute to identifying and clarifying international law in regard to the fight against climate change," said Diego Colas, the country's representative.
They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development. Across Nepal, five cable car projects have opened in the past two years -- and 10 more are under development, according to government figures.
Europe's meteorological agency says cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration to a key American science agency had hindered the sharing of crucial observations used around the globe to monitor the climate and forecast weather. "It's important for climate monitoring -- any observation lost is a loss for climate monitoring, for calibration of satellite, for verification of forecasts," she said.
2024 recorded the warmest year in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 25.75°C, surpassing 2016's previous record. Global temperatures also rose, marking 2024 as the hottest year globally. For January, the IMD forecasts slightly above-normal rainfall and warmer temperatures across most regions but anticipates colder nights in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.
An orca named Tahlequah was seen carrying her dead newborn calf in Puget Sound, Seattle. This is the second time she has exhibited such behavior, previously doing so in 2018 for 17 days. This recent loss marks the second of her four documented calves. Another healthy calf has joined her endangered pod of about 70 members.
IAS officer Ms. Supriya Sahu shared a rare and stunning video of two snow leopards playing in the snow in Ladakh's Zanskar region. Captured by Tashi Tsewang, the 28-second clip highlights the majestic and elusive nature of these animals. Snow leopards, or 'ghosts of the mountains,' are rarely seen, making this footage a remarkable find.