Mumbai: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a viewing gallery dedicated to climate change was unveiled at Nehru Science Centre in Worli on Tuesday.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research director Mustansir Barma inaugurated the facility, which explains the fundamentals of climate and the reasons behind climate change. The gallery houses interactive exhibits on rising sea level, cyclones, atmospheric turbulences, permafrost and carbon footprint and new energy options. A brochure prepared by the centre tracks the impact of climate change in the world's eco-sensitive regions.
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