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Severe Weather Hits The World, Heatwaves Continue to Peak in India

Severe Weather Hits Globally, Heatwaves Continue to Peak in India

While severe weather conditions have hit the world, the heatwaves are peaking in the northwest, central and some interior parts of eastern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a tweet that heatwave conditions are very likely to continue over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan,

Swarms of Locusts Wreaking Havoc in Several States of India

Swarms of Locusts Wreaking Havoc in Several States of India

Indian does not seem to catch a break this year with the coronavirus pandemic, reoccurring earthquakes, a devastating cyclone and now the swarms of locusts wreaking havoc in several states of India. the pest is leaving destroyed crops and pastures in their wake which is

Pearl Paper Pod Packaging to Reduce Plastic Waste from Beauty Industry

Pearl Paper Pod Packaging to Reduce Plastic Waste from Beauty Industry

BillerudKorsnas and Syntegon have collaborated to envision “Pearl”, a paper pod packaging solution to create a sustainable fiber-based alternative with the finest appeal while reducing the plastic pollution from the beauty industry simultaneously. The beauty industry widely uses portion packaging for sample product packaging. Now,

Carbon Emissions Drop in India For First Time in Four Decades

Carbon Emissions Drop in India For First Time in Four Decades

In a surprising turn of events, India’s emissions have dropped for the first time in four decades. The current coronavirus lockdown has opened up ways to drop carbon emissions in India. Reduced electricity usage and competition from renewable energy resources had decreased the demand for

Nebraska Student Builds Canoe Out of Mushroom Roots

Nebraska Student Builds Canoe Out of Mushroom Roots

28-year-old Katy Ayers, created this 8 ft. long boat out of fibrous mushroom roots, known as mycelium. The roots are usually found under the soil and are known for their dense, buoyant and waterproof properties. Ayers believes that mushrooms can be a potent solution toward