Japan and Russia have signed a cooperation agreement to work together on Hydrogen production. In a virtual meeting at the Eastern Economic Forum, the two nations agreed to cooperate in R&D and on technology to lower global warming emissions including carbon capture, storage, and utilization.
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IIT Madras is developing an online portal called ‘eSource’, which will serve as an online marketplace for e-waste. The portal will link various stakeholders in the formal and informal sectors (buyers and sellers). E-source will be an exchange platform for waste electrical and electronic equipment. The researchers who are working on the portal are aiming for a ‘circular economy’ and to address the gaps in the e-waste sector which is a pressing issue in India.
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Conflict, in the context of social groups, is what we refer to as an aggressive encounter between groups of people that see agreement (or disagreement) on political ideology (or interests) brought on by the exploitation of natural resources, sectarian tensions, and external intervention. Conflict zones are basically areas where conflict is dominant and has an adverse effect on human lives. It can range from a region, an area within a country to an area covering the national boundary of two or more countries. Marginalized communities are groups and communities that face discrimination and exclusion due to unequal power relations across social, economic, and political dimensions. They have often been historically deprived of basic human rights to resources and opportunities. Many indigenous communities across the world have been classified as marginalized because of the effects of colonialism on them such as the Native Americans, the Australian Aboriginals, the Indian Santhal, and Munda tribes, etc.
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority and the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), have estimated that Telangana produced 50,335.6 metric tons of electronic waste in the years 2021–2022, but only 42,297 metric tons of that amount were disposed of in a responsible manner (HMDA).
On Sunday, Turkey promised to thoroughly investigate anyone suspected of being behind the collapse of buildings during the country's devastating earthquakes nearly a week earlier. Turkey has already ordered the detention of 113 suspects.
France's Pyrénées-Orientales region, which borders Spanish Catalonia, is to become the first district in the country to ban the sale of garden swimming pools due to worsening water shortages. From May 10, the region will be officially declared at drought
In recent news, the devastating Cyclone Mocha wreaked havoc in Bangladesh and Myanmar, resulting in the loss of lives, numerous injuries, and widespread destruction. The storm made landfall in Myanmar's Rakhine state near Sittwe township, with ferocious wind speeds of up to 130 mph (210 kph). Tens of thousands of people along the coast were forced to seek shelter, while hundreds found themselves trapped by seawater and had to be evacuated.
In Somalia, the recent flooding in Beledweyne has exposed the deepening climate crisis. The scale of the devastation caught residents off guard, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the worsening situation. With millions of people displaced and countless lives disrupted, the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible.
Mexico is facing a severe energy crisis as a deadly heatwave and record-breaking temperatures grip the country. With temperatures exceeding 113F in some states, Mexico has experienced a significant spike in heat-related deaths, reaching a peak in the last two weeks. The strain on the power grid has led to power shortages across more than 10 Mexican states, highlighting the lack of investment and preparedness in the country's electric system. Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating extreme heat in Mexico and that power shortages may become increasingly common. The Mexican government's neglect of investment in the electric system, coupled with a reliance on state-owned energy plants, has contributed to the current crisis.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has issued a grave warning that "climate change is out of control" following an analysis indicating that the past week was the hottest on record. Unofficial data reveals that average global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, breaking records set just days earlier. Guterres emphasizes the urgency of taking immediate action, stating that further delays in implementing necessary measures will lead to catastrophic consequences.
1 Java Street, a new residential building in Brooklyn, New York, is set to become the largest multifamily development in the state—and potentially the country—to utilize a cutting-edge geothermal heating and cooling system. Developed by Lendlease, the 834-rental apartment building aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and reduce carbon output by around 55%. Geothermal technology harnesses the Earth's stable temperature below ground to efficiently cool and heat the building spaces and water without relying on traditional HVAC systems and natural gas.
Climate change has become known as a major security threat, serving as a trigger for war and escalating geopolitical conflicts. With a population of 1.4 billion people, India needs to understand the importance of addressing climate change in order to secure the safety of its residents. This involves both adapting to its repercussions and collaborating with the scientific community to find educated answers.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.
