Sea Levels Rising In Parts Of Indian Ocean: Experts

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Humans-induced greenhouse gases are increasing sea levels in parts of the Indian Ocean, say experts. The climate change is amplifying regional sea rise changes in Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and Java. The rise could threaten lives in Bangladesh and India, causing massive floods in monsoons. An enormous area of the [...]

Making Power As The Sun Shines

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India is ‘Sunshine Country’, parts of it enjoying at least 250 sunny days every year. Traditionally, we have used solar power wisely and well: to make pickle, dry vegetables, fruit and grain. But India has been less diligent about using solar power to supply its energy needs. Why, considering India is estimated to need four [...]

New Technologies Make Driving Safer

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Since the advent of anti-lock brakes, the ramp-up of advanced technology has been fast enough to make one’s head spin, and it’s a movement that’s not going to stop any time soon. From driver monitoring systems to self-parking cars, the plethora of new technologies runs the gamut. Many cars are offered with active cruise control. [...]

Expert Suggests Measures To Save City From Environmental Disaster

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Prof. E.U.B. Reddi from the Department of Environmental Sciences, Andhra University has mooted cultivating organic vegetables, greens and fruits by promoting kitchen gardens/ roof top gardens/ balcony/ window gardens to overcome the threat posed by climate change. When contacted by The Hindu, he recommended several initiatives by the agencies concerned and the people of the [...]

Water, Water Everywhere, Not A Drop To Drink

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AMONG ALL other things one that draws attention of any visitor to the sleepy village on the shore of Bay of Bengal is the continuous rush around a small well in the village. A few distance away a defunct tube well stands testimony of steps taken by the administration to quench the thirst of the [...]

The Dead Seas

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Fifty years ago, underneath the shimmering surface of the mighty Arabian Sea a multitude of marine creatures swam, varied and wondrous to the eye. Now and then, a wooden dhow would come by carrying local fishermen who fished because it was part of their culture, and just to feed their communities. These were the days [...]