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European State of the Climate Report

In 2024, Europe recorded its warmest year ever. The European State of the Climate report brought into light stark contrasts between eastern and western regions. Eastern Europe faced...

April 16, 2025

Telangana Declares Heatwave As State-Specific Disaster

Recently, the Telangana government declared heatwaves and sunstroke as state-specific disasters. This decision aims to enhance climate resilience and protect vulnerable populations. The declaration allows the state to...

April 16, 2025

Rainfall Trends and Vegetation Changes in India

Recent studies have revealed shifts in rainfall patterns across India between 2011 and 2020. The findings indicate that while some regions have experienced increased rainfall, others have seen...

April 15, 2025

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

The intersection of gender equality and climate change is a pressing issue in India. As we mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, gaps remain in implementing policies...

April 14, 2025

Climate Change Impact on Water Cycle in India

Recent studies indicate that climate change will affect the water cycle in the southern Western Ghats and surrounding coastal regions of India. Researchers predict a dramatic rise in...

April 14, 2025

Mugger Crocodile Conservation Efforts in Tamil Nadu

Recent studies by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department are focusing on mapping the population of mugger crocodiles. These efforts aim to reduce human-crocodile conflicts in the Cauvery delta....

April 14, 2025

Mount Spurr Volcano

Mount Spurr, situated near Anchorage, Alaska, is currently under scrutiny due to increased volcanic activity. A recent swarm of earthquakes has raised alarms among scientists and residents alike....

April 14, 2025

Impact of Pharmaceuticals on Atlantic Salmon Behaviour

A recent study has revealed that wild Atlantic salmon are swimming faster due to human pharmaceuticals contaminating rivers. This unexpected result stems from the presence of drugs like...

April 14, 2025

New Species of Scarab Beetles Discovered in India

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and Germany’s Museum A. Koenig have identified six new species of Sericinae scarab beetles. Their findings, published in the journal Zootaxa,...

April 14, 2025

Leaves Absorb Microplastics

Recently, a study revealed that plant leaves can absorb microplastics and nanoplastics directly from the air. This discovery marks the potential for these particles to enter the food...

April 12, 2025

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