Current Affairs - Environment

INOX Air Products inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government for a $3 billion Green Ammonia Plant. The project, with a planned outlay of $3 billion, aims to be commissioned within 3 to 5 years and is designed to produce 500,000 MTPA (metric tons per annum) of liquid ammonia.

The EPC contract for a 2,400 MW Thermal Power Project at Jharsuguda district in Odisha has been awarded to BHEL by NLC India Ltd. The project, based on Ultra Super Critical Technology, aims to supply power to Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala, and Puducherry, with coal linkage from NLCIL mines in Jharsuguda and Sambalpur districts.

The UNDP and EU have allocated grants exceeding US$420,000 to address deforestation, enhance food security, and tackle climate change impacts in Papua New Guinea, benefitting communities across six districts in Enga Province.

Solar power stations were inaugurated at Egyptian World Heritage Sites, contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with global sustainability goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action).

Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the artificial reef project in Vizhinjam, Kerala, with the aim of doubling the income of fishermen, enhancing fish stocks, and contributing to the economic well-being of the local fishing community.