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💗 Forest expansion increases agricultural output, new study shows
#india

Forest expansion increases agricultural output, new study shows
Agriculture is the largest cause of deforestation. So, it follows that forest expansion efforts would displace agriculture—but new research from Georgia Tech's School of Economics reports that that's not necessarily the case. And not only that, forest expansion actually increased agricultural output in the study.

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine #India

How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine
India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.

"India reaches 490 MWh energy storage capacity by June 2025"
#India #Energy #Batteries

India reaches 490 MWh energy storage capacity by June 2025
Policy incentives and hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are accelerating India’s energy storage sector despite a slowdown in first-half installations.

"Massive fungus from India is newly described species"
#India #Mushroom #Fungus

Massive fungus from India is newly described species
From the forests of northeast India’s Arunachal Pradesh state, researchers have described a new-to-science species of fungus with “exceptionally large” fruiting bodies that can hold the weight of a person. The species is named Bridgeoporus kanadii in honor of Indian mycologist Kanad Das for his contributions to Indian macrofungi. The researchers led by Arvind Parihar, […]

I love the intense colors and the good vibes things like this carry. 🌱
Aug. 31, 2025. Tulasi (holy basil) plant in front of a home in #Udupi #Karnataka #India
#photography #amateur

An #India-#Japan alliance could prove monumental for the #solar industry. The International Solar Festival at the #OsakaExpo…

Amid fossil fuel shift in U.S., hope emerges for India and Japan tie-up on solar
As the Trump administration shifts back to gas and coal, solar power stakeholders in Japan and India are seeking new ways to collaborate.

A few things have progressed since my studies, but #ewaste recycling im #India calls for the dexterity of informal businesses. The formal efforts keep on adding harm.
Rest of The World reports on gov pressure and producer protest

Inside India’s billion-dollar e-waste empire
The informal recycling economy is turning global e-waste into profit — at a steep human and environmental cost.

Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/31/miteni-factory-pfas-plant-italy-india

30 years ago #OTD I was in #India to observe a Total #SolarEclipse lasting under a minute in Neem Ka Thana, Rajasthan: my report on the whole trip to this amazing country - written originally for an English magazine - can be found at https://geocities.restorativland.org/CapeCanaveral/5599/india_95_story.html while the picture here was taken by Voyto Rušin at the same observing camp and processed by Miloslav Druckmüller: http://www.zam.fme.vutbr.cz/~druck/eclipse/Ecl1995i/0-info.htm

🤯 How India's unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-india-unplanned-hydropower-tunnels-disrupting.html

How India's unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes
Uttarakhand, referred to as the land of gods, is also known as the energy state of India. It is home to several fast-flowing rivers at high altitudes that serve as the perfect backdrop for harnessing energy from water to produce hydroelectric power.

India's pollution refugees fleeing Delhi's toxic air #India

India's pollution refugees fleeing Delhi's toxic air
Pollution levels in India's capital shaped Natasha Uppal and her husband's decision on parenthood—either raise their child away from the city, or stay put and remain childless.

A temple tower seen from another temple on a hill.
(Aug. 14th, #Bengaluru #India)
#WindowFriday #FensterFreitag #photography #amateur #temple #ISKCON

Pretty fascinating - can a chat app with a #Tamil name really be a threat to #Whatsapp's dominance at the #chatapp in #India

Is Arratai a WhatsApp wannabe or a serious contender?
Arattai, Zoho's messaging app, saw a 100x traffic surge following govt endorsements, positioning it as "India's WhatsApp." Its survival depends on building strong network effects, integrating payments and commerce, and overcoming technical issues, as India has a mixed history with homegrown digital products.

🇺🇦 Auf radioeins läuft...
Nuyorican Soul feat. India:
🎵 Runaway
#NowPlaying #NuyoricanSoul #India
https://open.spotify.com/track/2fD0zrdZGahQMYmjPMUp5W
Schon gewusst❓
Wenn Du einen Beitrag des Bots ⭐ FAVORISIERST, erfährt das nur der Bot - nicht Deine FollowerInnen.
Wenn Du einen Song weitererempfehlen möchtest, dann 🔁 TEILE ihn❗

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6MusicsRaveForever
River Ocean & India:
🎵 Love & Happiness (Yemaya Y Ochun) (Junior Boys Own Super Dub)
#RiverOcean #India
https://editlab.bandcamp.com/track/river-ocean-india-maw-love-and-happiness-editlab
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Gt0moqT9QpkNVYtRM9PvD

💥 Growing popular unrest in India’s Ladakh region as New Delhi makes it a forward base for war with China and Pakistan
#india

Growing popular unrest in India’s Ladakh region as New Delhi makes it a forward base for war with China and Pakistan
On September 24, security forces opened fire on unarmed protestors opposing the Indian central government’s oppressive rule of the region, killing four and wounding more than 150.

"100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment"
#India #Plastic #Plastics

100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment
250 million people depend on coastal areas for their homes and livelihoods in sectors like fisheries, transport, and tourism.

One year to the day this "car-breakdown mishap that led to an adventurous bus journey" happened:
#India #travel #adventure

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital #India

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

"India adds 44.2 GW solar module and 7.5 GW cell capacity in H1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India adds 44.2 GW solar module and 7.5 GW cell capacity in H1
Mercom India says new solar manufacturing capacity is driven by a 186 GW project pipeline, 2030 targets, and demand for Approved List of Models and Manufacturers modules.

Spending time in #Udupi #India, I've to be extra disciplined to eat healthy because #food is plenty and plenty of food is #unhealthy (but tasty). My success requires the understanding of both hosts and the serving personnel, and most days they take very good care of me.
Today was especially moving because I was at a place and people new to me, but they heard understood my needs, gave me a prime spot where they could monitor what was being served to me, and they made sure I got plenty of whatever I wanted; and nothing I didn't.
It's amazing how many people it takes for just one person to live well, and how generous, tolerant, and welcoming Udupi people are. 🙇‍♂️
Anyway, you should come visit: https://hachyderm.io/@smurthys/115546234528151408

"From chalkboards to e-learning, solar boosts schooling in an Indian floodplain"
#India #SolarPower #Energy

From chalkboards to e-learning, solar boosts schooling in an Indian floodplain
On remote river islands in eastern India’s Assam state, solar power is helping children access education more reliably, reports Mongabay India’s Shailesh Shrivastava. Schools in Assam’s Brahmaputra River Valley recently introduced digital classroom infrastructure, bringing audio-visual learning to children. For some students, this shift from chalkboard-only teaching has been a game changer. “Until last year, […]

Bummed I could not see this wonderful sight in person today (reasons) though I was nearby all day. Perhaps a solace that I happened to work on this Bhagavad Gita verse (11.11) today:
दिव्यमालयांबरधरं दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् ।
सर्वाश्चर्यमयं देवं अनन्तं विश्वतोमुखम् ॥
Wearing divine garlands and clothes, anointed with divine scents;
Lord, filled with all wonders, the unending, facing all universe [all seeing].
#Udupi #Krishna #India #travel #art #gold #solace #gita #Sanskrit

"India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first half of 2025, a 31% increase from a year earlier, with 11.3 GW commissioned in the second quarter alone, according to Mercom India Research.

India’s Ganga River drying at unprecedented levels #India

India’s Ganga River drying at unprecedented levels
The Ganga River, which sustains the lives of at least 600 million people, is facing its worst dry spell and lowest streamflow in 1,300 years, according to a recent study, reports Mongabay India’s Simrin Sirur. Researchers extrapolated the Ganga’s water levels going back to the year 700 C.E. using a combination of paleoclimatic and historical […]

"'India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets"
#India #Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets
If India meets its 500 GW non-fossil capacity goal, its coal power generation could reach peak levels by 2030, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

If you're interested in experiencing #Udupi #India culture, tradition, food,…
I offer to make your visit at least a bit better than it'd be on your own. I ask nothing in return except be of #service to those with *genuine interest and respectful conduct*. 🙏
Public Qs welcome. DM personal deets.
Boosts appreciated. 🔄
#travel #tourism #Krishna

"Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025"
#China #India #FossilFuels #Climate

Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025 - Carbon Brief
China and India accounted for 87% of the new coal-power capacity put into operation in...

Aug. 18, 2025: #Sculptures and scenes from #Shravanabelagola #Karnataka #India
These are from one of my favorite spots at this site: a doorway with "gajalakshmi" over it.
More pictures as time permits 👇
#photoMonday #FotoMontag #photography #amateur #tourism

"India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026"
#India #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first five months of fiscal 2026 and is projected to exceed 45 GW for the year, with rooftop and open-access systems driving growth alongside tax cuts and expanding manufacturing capacity.

Wow. #India #women successfully chase down Australia's monster 338 runs in ODI Word Cup #Cricekt semis. 🏏 👩
Seeing the target and hearing of two India wickets falling at ~80, I was fairly certain India would lose this but boy did they show how to chase. 👏
#sports

"All potholes in Bengaluru to be filled by November 10"
- Greater Bengaluru Authority
They said *all potholes*. 🤣
#Bangalore #Bengaluru #India #expectations #management #sincerity #rofl

My "office" for the next weeks. Grateful to have people who care enough to get me the space and make sure I'm comfortable there. 🙏🏽
#Udupi #India #office #workspace

Something I received yesterday.
#photography #amateur #stillLife #leaves #coins #Udupi #India

If regular Ayurveda does not work for you: 🌿🧼
#Ayurveda #soap #India #silly #marketing

Awesome. #India women comfortably beat South Africa to win the ODI #Cricket World Cup. 🏆🏏
#sports #women

"Analysis: India’s power-sector CO2 falls for only second time in half a century"
#India #Energy #Emissions #Climate

Analysis: India’s power-sector CO2 falls for only second time in half a century - Carbon Brief
India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector fell by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 and by 2% over the past 12 months

If you think you see a lot of AI slop in the west, wait until you see social-media content in India and nearby, especially countries where WhatsApp dominates. Practically every recent video and graphic circulating there is AI generated. 🤮
#social_media #AI #LLM #slop #video #India

Fortunate to see up close this "wishwaroopa darshana" alankaara of #Udupi #Krishna today (Saturday):
#India #Karnataka

Such lovely colors. 🎨
BTW this saree once adorned the idol of Sri Durgaa at Kamalashile. Awesome that someone gets to wear it.
#photography #amateur #fotoMontag #photoMonday #India #saree #clothing

Banana(s) on the run. 🍌 💨
(Sep. 13 at a produce store in #Bengaluru #India)
#photography #amateur #bananas #imagery

A more beautiful sculpture of Ganesha does not (and cannot possibly) exist.
(Aug. 30th, #Udupi #Karnataka #India)
#Hindu #Ganesha #clay #art #sculpture #photography #amateur

I've high confidence this parlor does *not* misspell tattoos. 😉
(Aug. 17, #Mysore #India)
#signs #travel #tattoos #spelling #business

Tuesday: Jog Falls, #Karnataka #India
#WorldPhotographyDay #photography #amateur #waterfall #nature

A beautiful old water pot at Udupi Krishna Matha.
Apparently the pot generally sits at that exact spot. I have walked by it for ~year and not notice it until an hour ago. 😳
#photography #amateur #stillLife #waterPot #Udupi #Karnataka #India