newsmart – Environment

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 46 min. ago

Louisiana volunteers turn 200 tons of discarded oyster shells into living reef; oyster numbers more than double

Dedicated volunteers have harnessed recycled oyster shells to construct a vital reef in Grand Bayou Indian Village, aimed at addressing the critical challenges of land loss driven by erosion and climate change. Initial monitoring results reveal a promising boost in live oyster populations after just a year.

This reef acts as a safeguard and essential habitat, underscoring how community-driven initiatives can effectively utilize recycled materials to promote environmental sustainability.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

New agenda need of the hour for India’s space ecosystem: IIST V-C Dipankar Banerjee

He was inaugurating the 39th National Convention of Aerospace Engineering and ‘Space 2.0 - The Agenda,’ a seminar organised by the Institution of Engineers (India) under the aegis of its Aerospace Engineering Division Board

theatlantic.com | 1 days ago

Photos of the Week: Foam Fight, Santa Dance, Orangutan Escape

A huge Hindu festival in India, hazy skies from wildfires in Indonesia, preparations for a presidential runoff election in Brazil, Halloween decorations in Los Angeles, a newborn giraffe in Germany, and much more

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Record growth, rising risks: What’s really driving India’s core industries?

The Hindu Editorial | India’s core industrial sectors recorded a series-high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven by strong performances in coal, electricity, steel and refinery products. While the data points to a welcome industrial uptick, concerns remain about how sustainable the momentum will be.

Much of the growth appears linked to temporary factors such as increased power demand during the heat wave and higher refining activity driven by imported oil. With global crude prices rising, foreign exchange pressures mounting and infrastructure spending continuing to shoulder much of the growth burden, economists are questioning whether the current surge can be sustained in the coming months.

livemint.com | 1 days ago

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran meets Pralhad Joshi: What they discussed

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran discussed aligning higher education with industry needs, strengthening innovation and research, and equipping students to support India’s sustainable development.