University of Delaware and Argonne scientists, led by Kayser and Kaphan, converted Styrofoam to PEDOT: PSS using 1,3-Disulfonic acid imidazolium chloride. They optimized reactions using various conditions, verified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Their eco-friendly polymer matched commercial equivalents, using stoichiometric ratios, offering broader sustainability applications.

UP CM Adityanath announced planting 36 crore saplings for PM Modi's World Environment Day campaign. Floods impacted 24 districts, temperatures hit 47-50 degrees. 25,000 farmers benefit from BJP's seven-year, 168 crore saplings effort with a 200 crore grant. Saumitra forest in Akbarnagar combats pollution. Carbon credits for Shakti forest under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' provided by global institutions.

Authorities warn of severe water shortages in Greece following the warmest winter and earliest heatwave on record. The Mornos reservoir's levels have dropped 30 percent. Athens, home to 3.7 million people, is on yellow alert to reduce water consumption. The influx of tourists, poor management, and climate change exacerbate the crisis.