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Hyundai To Invest Over Rs 6,000 Crore In Tamil Nadu.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed during the inaugural ceremony of the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024.Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled plans for a massive investment of Rs 6,180 crore in the state of Tamil Nadu.This announcement, made during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024, includes a dedicated Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub in collaboration with IIT-Madras, according to the Economic Times.This move aligns with…

Water is life. That’s why we need to take care of it. Even plentiful water supplies are moot if they are undrinkable. Climate change, pollution and growing populations only add to the urgency of maintaining adequate water supplies and water quality for humanity.After doing archaeology for 35 years in Belize, focusing on the ancestral Maya, I have learned a great deal about living sustainably with water. I've learned that they lived in better harmony with the environment and kept water clean naturally. We can learn from…

A novel method for producing the key vaccine ingredient QS-21 in tobacco plants has been developed, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional extraction from the soapbark tree and enhancing vaccine manufacturing. Credit: SciTechDaily.comSoap bark discovery offers a sustainability booster for the global vaccine market, opening unprecedented opportunities for bioengineering vaccine adjuvants.A valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an…

A new study reveals that while many people believe healthy food is also sustainable, this perception often doesn’t match reality. The research, involving over 5,000 participants, emphasizes the need for clearer information on food sustainability and healthiness, suggesting the use of specialized labels for better consumer guidance.Perceptions of sustainability and making healthy food choices are strongly interconnected, according to new research conducted at the University of Konstanz.Many people are keen on making…

January 24, 20244min readThe most detailed global look at groundwater yet shows a lot of loss but also stories of success in restoring some aquifersBy Stephanie PappasGroundwater-fed irrigation of maize in Kabwe, Zambia. In 1997 Union County in southern Arkansas faced a serious crisis: its key water source, the Sparta Aquifer, was declining by as much as two meters per year. This underground reservoir of water trapped within pores and fractures in rock was the county’s only supply, and it was disappearing.“If we didn’t…

Tech predictions for 2024 include a shift in generative AI from large language models towards smaller and open source models. In addition, AI will support and teach coders new skills; iPhone users will not be in a rush to buy a new model; and the rise of satellite-powered services will impact more IoT devices and smartphone users. Here are more details about these big tech trends expected for 2024, according to predictions from analysts and experts. Generative AI: Smaller, more focused and open source Few…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: January 22, 2024, 09:12 ISTAmpIn Partners With Maharashtra Metro to Set Up 6 MW Solar Project, Promises 41% Savings. (Photo: Big Property)(Representational Image)AmpIn Energy Transition announces a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement for a 6 MWp solar project with Maharashtra Metro Rail. AmpIn Energy Transition on Thursday said it will set up a 6-megawatt solar project for Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL).MMRCL is a special purpose company jointly sponsored by the…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: January 22, 2024, 10:05 ISTElectric Two-Wheeler Industry Might Face Stagnation For 2 Years If Govt Withdraws Incentive - Image Used for Representational Purpose (Getty Images)The FAME-II scheme's termination may hinder progress, impacting EV adoption and environmental goals. The sector urges continued support for sustainability.Withdrawal of government’s incentive on sale of electric two-wheelers in April would prompt industry players to work hard and this could result into one or…

A new paper addresses the environmental challenges in textile manufacturing due to increased global demand and proposes using agricultural residues and recycled materials for sustainable production. Led by Ryen Frazier’s research, it identifies suitable residues in North America and emphasizes the need for adapted processing techniques for these alternative fibers.We could be wearing clothing made from agricultural, paper, and textile waste in 50 years.The world’s population has surpassed 8 billion, leading to a rise in…

Researchers found that carbon credits for efficient cookstoves are overestimated by a factor of 10, challenging the effectiveness of these offsets in combating climate change and calling for a shift towards cleaner, health-standard-compliant cooking solutions. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew study finds that global carbon markets overcredit cookstove greenhouse gas reductions by a factor of 10.The fastest growing type of offset on the global carbon market subsidizes the distribution of efficient cookstoves in developing…