Author: Deshwale Science and Environment Desk

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is ramping up its environmental efforts. Marking World Forest Day and World Water Day, the company reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable practices. These efforts align with the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 (TEC 2050), which aims for a net-positive environmental impact. Water conservation remains a top priority. TKM’s plant follows the ‘4R’ strategy – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recharge. Around 89.3% of its production water comes from recycled sources and rainwater harvesting. The facility has rainwater ponds storing 51,000 cubic meters and 18 recharge pits to improve groundwater levels. A wastewater treatment plant recycles 60% of effluent,…

As the financial year ends, companies can use their CSR funds for eco-friendly projects like afforestation. Tree-planting initiatives help firms meet compliance requirements while benefiting the environment. Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, companies must spend at least 2% of their average net profits from the last three years on CSR. Those failing to do so must transfer the unspent amount to a designated fund within six months. Tree plantation projects offer multiple advantages. With the March 31 deadline approaching, businesses can invest in afforestation projects to ensure CSR compliance. They help in carbon reduction, groundwater recharge, biodiversity conservation,…

Chandrayaan-4: A Step Towards 2040 Moon Mission India is gearing up for Chandrayaan-4, a mission that will test advanced lunar docking and sample collection. The mission aims to strengthen India’s space capabilities and support its goal of establishing a space station by 2040. Dr. Jitendra Singh, while addressing the Lok Sabha, shared crucial details about the mission. He confirmed that Chandrayaan-4 will involve multiple modules executing complex manoeuvres, including docking in Earth’s orbit before heading to the Moon. Upon reaching lunar orbit, the modules will separate. The descender will collect samples, while the ascender will return and dock with other…

ભારતીય મૂળના અંતરિક્ષ યાત્રી સુનિતા વિલિયમ્સ અને તેમની ટીમ ક્રૂ-9 અંતરિક્ષમાંથી સકુશળ પાછી ફરી છે. આ અવકાશયાત્રીઓને પૃથ્વી પર સુરક્ષિત પરત ફરવા બદલ પ્રધાનમંત્રી નરેન્દ્ર મોદીએ તેમને હૃદયપૂર્વક અભિનંદન પાઠવ્યા છે. તેમ જ મોદીએ ક્રૂ-9 અંતરિક્ષ યાત્રીઓની હિંમત, દૃઢ નિશ્ચય અને અવકાશ સંશોધનમાં યોગદાનની પ્રશંસા કરી છે. આ અંગે એમણે X પર એક સંદેશમાં કહ્યું; “સ્વાગત છે, #Crew9! આ ધરતી તમને યાદ કરે છે. તેમના ધૈર્ય, સાહસ અને અસીમ માનવીય ભાવનાની આ કસોટી રહી છે. સુનિતા વિલિયમ્સ અને #Crew9 અંતરિક્ષ યાત્રીઓએ ફરી એકવાર આપણને બતાવ્યું છે કે ખરા અર્થમાં દ્રઢતાનો અર્થ શું થાય છે. વિશાળ અજ્ઞાતની સામે તેમનો અટલ નિશ્ચય…

कल्पना करें ऐसी बैटरी की जिसे कभी चार्ज करने की जरूरत नहीं, ना घंटों, ना दिनों, ना महीनों, बल्कि पूरी एक सदी तक। एक चीनी कंपनी ने यह अभूतपूर्व उपलब्धि हासिल की है। उन्होंने न्यूक्लियर पावर से ऐसी बैटरी विकसित की है जो 100 वर्षों तक लगातार काम कर सकती है। एक बार इंस्टॉल करने के बाद इसे किसी भी मेंटेनेंस की जरूरत नहीं होगी। यह अत्यधिक विषम परिस्थितियों और लंबे समय तक उपयोग के लिए भी उपयुक्त है। चीनी वैज्ञानिकों ने झुलोंग-1 नामक एक अनोखी कार्बन-14 (C-14) न्यूक्लियर बैटरी पेश की है। यह बैटरी बिना रिचार्ज किए एक सदी…

કલ્પના કરો એવી બેટરીની જેને ક્યારેય રિચાર્જ કરવાની જરૂર નથીः ન કલાકો, દિવસો કે મહિનાઓ, પરંતુ સંપૂર્ણ એક સદી માટે! એક ચાઇનીઝ કંપનીએ આ અસાધારણ સિદ્ધિ હાંસલ કરી છે, જેણે ન્યુક્લિયર પાવરથી એવી બેટરી વિકસાવી છે જે 100 વર્ષ સુધી સતત ચાલી શકે છે. એકવાર લગાડ્યા પછી, તેને કોઈ જાળવણીની જરૂર નથી. એ અત્યંત વિષમ પર્યાવરણ અને લાંબા ગાળાના ઉપયોગ માટે પણ ઉપયુક્ત છે. ચાઇનીઝ સંશોધકોએ ઝુલોંગ-1 નામની એક અકલ્પનીય એવી કાર્બન-14 (C-14) ન્યુક્લિયર બેટરી રજૂ કરી છે. આ બેટરી એક સદીથી વધુ સમય સુધી રિચાર્જ વિના કામ કરી શકે છે. નોર્થવેસ્ટ નોર્મલ યુનિવર્સિટી અને વુક્સી બેઇતા ફાર્માટેક કંપની લિમિટેડના…

NASA has confirmed that astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members will return to Earth on March 18 (GMT), marking the end of an unexpectedly extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The space agency announced that their ocean splashdown is scheduled off the coast of Florida. Long awaited return after technical delays Williams, along with fellow American astronaut Butch Wilmore, has been on the ISS since June last year. Their return was delayed due to propulsion issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which was originally meant to bring them back. Instead, they will be travelling home aboard…

Skygazers and festival lovers are in for a rare treat as a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a Blood Moon, will take place on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the celebrations of Holi. This celestial event will turn the Moon a deep red hue, adding an extraordinary touch to the festival of colours. According to astronomers, the eclipse will be visible in various parts of the world, including North and South America, parts of Europe, and Asia. However, in India, only the partial phases of the eclipse will be visible, as the total eclipse will occur during daylight hours.…

After spending months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing to return to Earth. But while she looks forward to reuniting with life on the ground, she admits she will deeply miss her time in space. A long, unplanned stay in space Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, has been stranded on the ISS longer than expected due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The duo was originally supposed to return in 2023, but multiple delays forced an extended mission. Despite the challenges, Williams has remained positive, embracing the experience of zero gravity,…

Global Summit Calls for Urgent Steps on Sustainability The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025 opened in New Delhi. Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the event focuses on partnerships for sustainability and climate solutions. The summit gathers global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss environmental challenges. It aims to drive collaborations for sustainable development. Leaders Stress Global Cooperation Nitin Desai, Chairman of TERI, welcomed participants. He said WSDS plays a crucial role in shaping sustainability discussions worldwide. TERI Director General Vibha Dhawan highlighted the need for innovation and collaboration. She stressed that climate change affects everyone, especially…