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OECD’s Report on Drought Costs

Droughts are becoming increasingly costly. According to the OECD’s report published in June 2025, average drought costs are projected to rise by 35 per cent by 2035. The...

June 28, 2025

Marine Protected Areas and Sea Turtle Conservation

Recent studies show critical challenges in marine conservation, particularly regarding sea turtles. As nations strive to achieve the 30×30 goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, it is...

June 28, 2025

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, has recently surged in Ernakulam District. Over the past three weeks, five fatalities have been reported alongside more than 65 suspected and confirmed cases....

June 27, 2025

Tiger Conservation Efforts Outside Reserves

The increasing human-tiger conflicts in India have prompted the Union Environment Ministry to initiate a pilot scheme aimed at managing these challenges. This scheme seeks to enhance monitoring...

June 27, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining

Recent studies have raised alarms about the potential effects of deep-sea mining on marine ecosystems. The Metals Company, a Canadian firm, seeks permits to mine the Pacific seabed....

June 26, 2025

Record Forest Fires in Brazil Due to Climate Change

In 2024, Brazil experienced an unprecedented increase in forest fires, primarily driven by climate change. The Fire Annual Report by MapBiomas revealed that over 30.87 million hectares of...

June 26, 2025

New Gecko Species Discovered in Coonoor Hills

Researchers announced the discovery of a new gecko species, Dravidogecko coonoor, in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu. This finding adds to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats, a...

June 26, 2025

Why Kerala is the First Stop of the Southwest Monsoon?

The summer heat in India often leads to anticipation for the monsoon season. Kerala, known as God’s Own Country, is the first state to experience the southwest monsoon....

June 26, 2025

New Global Panel on Chemical Pollution

Countries convened in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from June 15 to 18, 2025, to establish a new global science-policy panel on chemical pollution. This initiative aims to support...

June 24, 2025

Redrawing Boundaries of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s Habitat

The Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is undergoing changes in its Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) boundaries. This move aims to benefit over 50 marble and dolomite mines that...

June 24, 2025

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