Eco-world
Lights were turned off in the main buildings of Astana during Earth Hour
23.03.2024
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Kazakhstanis took part in the largest environmental action: electricity was turned off in 100 buildings of the capital for an hour, MIR 24 reports.
China completes testing of first hydrogen fuel train
23.03.2024
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The first intercity train powered by hydrogen has been successfully tested in China. This was reported by China daily.
March 22 - World Water Day
22.03.2024
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World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22 to draw attention to the importance of freshwater resources and promote sustainable management. This Day provides an opportunity to take action to overcome the global water crisis in support of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDGs): ensuring the availability and rational use of water resources and sanitation for all by 2030.
NASA and Boeing are developing an eco-friendly plane to achieve zero emissions
14.03.2024
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To reduce carbon emissions from air travel and meet commitments to combat climate change, NASA and Boeing are teaming up to develop the environmentally friendly X-66 aircraft.
Uzbekistan will involve youth in solving problems of environmental protection
14.03.2024
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Uzbekistan will involve youth in solving environmental and climate problems, the Podrobno.uz news agency reports.
Amazon deploys technology for sustainable waste management
09.03.2024
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Amazon is actively working to reduce the waste generated in its operations. It aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
SpaceX launched an innovative satellite to combat methane emissions
05.03.2024
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On March 4, the innovative MethaneSAT satellite was successfully launched aboard a Falcon9 rocket owned by SpaceX.
Toyota tests car filters to collect CO2 while driving
04.03.2024
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Toyota is testing special filters that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The filters will appear in the front part of the body of the new version of the Toyota GR Corolla.
Green Games of volunteer held on the shore of the Geokdepe lake
03.03.2024
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On 3 March, as part of the #ForOurPlanet European Union Global Campaign, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Turkmenistan jointly with the Nature Protection Society of Turkmenistan, and “Agama” Mountain Climbing Club, organised the Green Games of Volunteers. The event took place on the shores of Geokdepe Lake and brought together over 100 participants. EU volunteers, representatives of the Delegation of the EU to Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, Embassies of the EU Member States represented in Turkmenistan, the Nature Protection Society of Turkmenistan, the "Agama" Mountain Climbing Club, eco-activists, bloggers, and media representatives came together to clean-up the shore and plant saxaul trees.
Boiling removes up to 90% of small and large microplastic particles from the water
03.03.2024
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Chinese researchers have found that simply boiling hard water leads to the removal of 80% to 90% of small and large microplastic particles from it, which occurs due to their deposition on the bottom and walls of vessels along with scale. The results of the scientists' experiments were published in an article in the scientific journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, reports TASS.
