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Global Plastic Ban Could Save Trillions by 2040

Recent studies show the urgent need for an immediate ban on problematic single-use plastics. Research commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and conducted by Earth...

July 10, 2025

Heat Anxiety

Heat anxiety has become health concern in 2025, especially during prolonged heatwaves. This condition involves psychological distress triggered by exposure to high temperatures. The ongoing climate crisis and...

July 9, 2025

Melting Ice Caps Trigger Increased Volcanic Eruptions Risk

Recent studies reveal that melting glaciers and ice caps may lead to more frequent and explosive volcanic eruptions. The greatest threat lies in West Antarctica, where around 100...

July 9, 2025

Kashmir Valley Records Highest Temperatures in Decades

The Kashmir Valley experienced unprecedented high temperatures in 2025. On July 5, Srinagar recorded 37.4°C, the highest in over 70 years. Pahalgam, a popular health resort, also noted...

July 8, 2025

Texas Hill Country Flash Floods

The Texas Hill Country experienced devastating flash floods starting on 4 July 2025. At least 81 people lost their lives. Over 40 remain missing, including children. The floods...

July 8, 2025

Rainfall Decline in Meghalaya’s Sohra

Meghalaya’s Sohra, also called Cherrapunji, known as the wettest place on Earth, has experienced a drastic drop in rainfall in 2025. June recorded only about one-third of last...

July 8, 2025

Three Indian Mines Achieve Seven-Star Recognition

The Ministry of Mines in India awarded seven-star ratings for the first time to three mines in 2025. This recognition marks a new milestone in sustainable mining practices....

July 8, 2025

Europe Faces Rising Heatwave Crisis and Climate Challenges

Europe is enduring an unprecedented heatwave since late June 2025. Record temperatures have been recorded across the continent. Spain’s Huelva region hit 46°C, France reached 40°C, and Italy...

July 7, 2025

Seine River Clean-Up

The River Seine in Paris, once infamous for pollution, has recently been declared safe for public swimming. This marks the first time since 1923 that Parisians can swim...

July 7, 2025

Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project Earthquake Risks

The Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP), valued at ₹72,000 crore, plans major development on Great Nicobar Island. These include a trans-shipment port, international airport, township, and power plant....

July 7, 2025

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