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Butterfly Migration in Tamil Nadu: Below-Par Phenomenon Raises Concerns

The mesmerizing annual migration of butterflies from the Eastern Ghats towards the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the onset of the Northeast monsoon, witnessed a subpar...

November 28, 2023

The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: Long-Term Impact on Economies

A recent study sheds light on the long-term economic consequences of extreme weather events, particularly tropical cyclones, and their impact on the social cost of carbon. The social...

November 27, 2023

Government Announces Mandatory Blending of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in CGD Sector

The Central government has unveiled a roadmap for the mandatory blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, targeting the transportation and domestic segments....

November 27, 2023

25th Meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, chaired the 25th meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS DCP) on the coast of...

November 24, 2023

Peru Loses Over Half of Glacial Coverage in Six Decades

Peru has experienced a devastating loss of more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, with 175 glaciers becoming extinct between 2016 and 2020...

November 24, 2023

State of the Wet Tropics Report

Australia’s biodiversity-rich northern rainforests, designated as world heritage sites, face escalating threats, with 25% more organisms being classified as threatened species since 2020 due to the impacts of...

November 24, 2023

Antarctic Ozone Hole Grows Larger and Thinner, Defying Recovery Trends

A new study reveals alarming changes in the Antarctic ozone hole, indicating not only a significant increase in size but also a concerning thinning trend during most of...

November 23, 2023

Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand Mining in Bihar

Authorities in Bihar’s Bhojpur district have adopted a unique strategy to curb illegal sand mining by constructing pillars in the Sone river on either side of the Arrah-Sahar...

November 22, 2023

Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Brazil

Brazil recently faced an unprecedented heatwave, with Araçuaí in Minas Gerais reaching a historic high temperature of 44.8C (112.6F). This extreme event is attributed to a combination of...

November 22, 2023

“Climate equality: A planet for the 99%” Report

A recently released report highlights a glaring disparity in carbon emissions, revealing that the richest one percent of the global population emitted as much carbon as the poorest...

November 22, 2023

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