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Pakistan’s parliament becomes completely solar

Islamabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s parliament on Tuesday earned the unique distinction of becoming the world’s first legislature whose entire electricity needs are met by solar power. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the…


















Purple swamphens found in China

Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) At least three purple swamphens were spotted in China’s Yunnan province, said local forestry bureau on Monday. With blue and purple plumage, a red beak and yellow feet, the purple swamphen…


New map shows areas most sensitive to climate changes

Global map of the Vegetation Sensitivity Index (VSI), a new indicator of vegetation sensitivity to climate variability using satellite data. Red colour shows higher ecosystem sensitivity, whereas green indicates lower ecosystem sensitivity. Grey areas are…