agricultural waste

Ravi Teja, a 2020 batch IAS officer belonging to the Tamil Nadu cadre, succeeded M Sivaguru Prabakaran, who has been appointed as the Ramanathapuram district collector. Teja is the 30th commissioner of the Coimbatore corporation.

Union Territory’s Administration Ordered To Fix Gaps In Waste Management

State to plant, raise 10L trees along highways in six months

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a bioplastics adoption initiative, highlighting their role in environmental protection, self-reliance, and national security. He emphasized that biodegradable bioplastics like PLA, derived from sugarcane, offer a solution to plastic pollution and reduce dependence on imported crude oil, strengthening India's economic resilience.

Study Raises Food Safety Concerns

Pushes For Domestic Production Of Bio Aviation Fuel To Reduce Import

A community-owned solar park in Oxfordshire is demonstrating how renewable energy and agriculture can coexist. Sheep graze beneath solar panels, naturally managing vegetation and returning nutrients to the soil. This innovative approach, part of the growing "solar grazing" movement, offers a potential solution to land use conflicts as Britain pursues net-zero targets.

A young student in South Africa found a way to combat drought. Kiara Nirghin used orange peels and avocado skins to create a material that holds water in soil. This innovation earned her international recognition. Her project offers an affordable, eco-friendly solution for agriculture. The science behind using fruit waste for water retention is valid.

CM-led mission to tackle untreated sewage, industrial discharge; Rs 100-cr climate fund mooted