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Western Ghats Faces 94% Increase in Soil Loss

A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay reveals a staggering 94% increase in soil erosion in the Western Ghats Region (WGR) from 1990 to 2020. This concerning trend poses a severe threat to the biodiversity hotspot, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tamil Nadu emerges as the worst-hit, experiencing a soil loss rate of 121% during the same period.

Oxygen from Nitrogen Unit

When the whole country is bewildered over the shortage of oxygen, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has come up with an ingenious solution...