Biomass

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, have used hydrochar derived from orange peels as a catalyst to convert biomass-derived chemicals into biofuel precursors. The research will help develop biomass-based fuel to…
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) launched in 2006 to ensure livelihood security of rural people can also help India meet its target to create additional carbon sink to the extent of 2.5 to 3 billion…
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About 40 per cent of the world's population lives within 100 km of the coastline making it crucial to have a healthy marine ecosystem as these people are the direct beneficiaries of the marine food web.  Anthropogenic stressors such as…
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Unchecked growth of two perennial aquatic weeds- water hyacinth and para grass in the famous fresh water lake of Loktak in Moirang in Manipur is posing a major threat to brow-antlered deer, Sangai which is already on the verge of…
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