Mangrove 'murder': RTI query nails GCDA's lie - Times of India

Mangrove 'murder': RTI query nails GCDA's lie Times of India KOCHI: Contrary to claims made by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), a report obtained under RTI has blamed the development agency for destroying the mangrove forests in Mundamvely. The report submitted by the Palluruthy village ...

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Extreme Pacific sea level events to double in future

Many tropical Pacific island nations are struggling to adapt to gradual sea level rise stemming from warming oceans and melting ice caps. Now they may also see much more frequent extreme sea level swings. The culprit is a projected behavioral change of the El Niño phenomenon and its characteristic Pacific wind response, according to recent computer modeling experiments and tide-gauge analysis.

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How fossil corals can shed light on Earth's past climate

Researchers have used radiocarbon measured in deep-sea fossil corals to shed light on carbon dioxide levels during Earth's last deglaciation. Fossil corals have the unique advantage that they can be precisely dated by radiometric uranium-series dating, giving an age scale that can be directly compared to the ice core records.

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New model used to estimate Antarctic ice sheet melting

To see how burning up the Earth's available fossil fuels might affect the Antarctic ice sheet, scientists turned to a new computer program that suggested that the ice would disappear. That conclusion is making headlines across the world.

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Soon, exclusive body to protect mangroves - Free Press Journal

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Soon, exclusive body to protect mangroves Free Press Journal The authority would undertake programmes related to mangrove-based livelihood options such as mud crab aquaculture, beekeeping etc. It would also engage itself in research and awareness activities related to conservation of mangroves and put them to ...

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ACWA Services to start upgrades for La Rosière desalination plant in the British Isles

ACWA Services, a unit under water and wastewater solutions provider ACWA Group, will start upgrade works this month at the La Rosière desalination plant in the British Isles.

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California approves Microvi’s commercial nitrate treatment technology for potable water

State Water Resources Control Board of California in the US has conditionally approved Microvi's nitrate removal technology for drinking water treatment.

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