Source: TH Context: The discovery of Yana, a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in the melting permafrost of Yakutia, Russia, is one of the most exceptional finds in palaeontology. About Mammoth: What it is: Mammoths are extinct species of the elephantid genus Mammuthus, known for their large size and adaptations to cold climates. Scientific Name: Mammuthus primigenius …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ThinkGeoEnergy Context: The world’s largest Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant, Mammoth, has commenced operations in Iceland. This Swiss company Climeworks’ second commercial DAC+S facility surpasses its predecessor, Orca, in size. What is a Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant? Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) …
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