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Traffic Restrictions During Lockdown Led to a Sharp Decline in Air Pollutant Emissions Written by AZoCleantechMar 5 2021 At the starting of the Corona pandemic in March 2020, the extensive mobility restrictions created a special condition for atmospheric sciences. The Innsbruck Atmospheric Observatory is located on the roof of the Bruno Sander House at the University of Innsbruck in the center of the Tyrolean capital. Image Credit: Uni Innsbruck. During the 2020 lockdown, we were able to directly investigate the actual effects of drastic traffic restrictions on the distribution of air polluta...

Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists ​ By VISHAL GULATI ( IANS) | Published on ​ Thu, Mar 4 2021 11:12 IST | ​ 0 Views Mass movements still occurring in Uttarakhand: Scientists. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, March 4 : High resolution satellite imagery indicates that mass movement activities are still occurring where the rock and ice collapsed that led to a disaster in Uttarakhand last month, as per latest observations of national and international scientists. In case of another slope failure and avalanche, this can be critical for people and infrastructure ...

Mass movements still on in Uttarakhand’s glacier burst region, say scientists Mass movements still on in Uttarakhand’s glacier burst region, say scientists Scientists and environmental organisations who are still researching the cause of floods in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district feel this mass movement could be dangerous for people and infrastructure downstream. advertisement UPDATED: March 5, 2021 00:28 IST Scientists believe erosion caused by flood probably has undercut some slopes, and this lack of stability could impact roads, villages and other infrastructure situated far above the ri...

Even as militaries clash in the region, cross-border teams of scientists collaborate on climate models.

The Himalayan region is divided not only by a patchwork of artificial national borders, but by deeply-entrenched political hostilities.