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Columbia University

Columbia University study: Switching from gas to electric stoves can cut indoor air pollution by half

According to research by Columbia University, replacing gas stoves with electric induction models can lower indoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution by more than 50%. This study, which focused on low-income households in the Bronx, highlights the significant health benefits, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and the necessity of prioritizing vulnerable populations in the transition to cleaner cooking methods.

Mumbai rain

Red alert issued for Mumbai and neighboring districts after heavy rains batter region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alert on July 25 as heavy rainfall continues to hit Mumbai. There is a strong possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph along with heavy rainfall, the weather department said.

Murmu turns teacher

Prez Murmu turns teacher for a day, talks to students about global warming

In her interaction with class 9 students of Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, Murmu emphasized the need to reduce water wastage while encouraging the kids to plant trees.

Global warming

July 22 recorded as world's hottest day in 84 years, says European climate agency

The new daily global average temperature broke the record set on July 21 when the temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius.

Heavy rains

Heavy rains cause major disruption in Nilgiris district

The southwest monsoon which has intensified in the district created havoc uprooting trees and damaging EB poles. Nilgiris district has been experiencing heavy rains for the past six days affecting normal life in this tourist paradise in the state.

Arctic demersal fish face extinction threat

Arctic Demersal Fish face potential local extinction by 2100 due to climate change: Study

The study conducted by an international team of researchers, led by Nord University, including experts from Newcastle University, analyzed data from 16,345 fishery-independent trawls between 2004 and 2022.

Plantation drive

Indore achieves world record, plants 11 lakh saplings within 24 hours

Indore surpassed Assam, which had previously held the record for planting 926,000 saplings in a single day. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh accepted the official Guinness Book of World Records certificate.

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