Crops grown under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide conditions are showing significant declines in mineral, protein, and vitamin content—deficiencies that could have severe consequences for global nutrition. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC As…
Off-grid communities in parts of rural Pakistan could soon have access to a reliable source of electricity for the first time thanks to a new project which aims to convert…
The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project has won the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024, awarded to outstanding contributions to climate action. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a remarkable…
India Energy Statistics India 2024 highlights the 23.68% increase in solar power installed capacity from 2021-22 to 2022-23, underscoring the nation's commitment to clean energy transition. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a…
This initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing finance, credit, and marketing opportunities. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a bold move to bolster rural economies and…
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2024 , which analyzes 146 countries across four key dimensions - economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political…
Emissions of nitrous-oxide (N2O) -- a potent greenhouse gas -- have continued to rise unabated over the past four decades, according to an international team of scientists. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC…
Thanks to earth-observation satellites, Lokeswara Reddy has seen his net profit from corn cultivation soar to 20,000 rupees ($240) per acre, up from a meager 5,000 - 10,000 rupees a…
In desperation, Indian fishermen have had little choice but to take to the high seas, setting off on multiweek trips that can take them more than 700 nautical miles from…