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Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise Despite Power Sector Decline

Recent data from 2025 reveals a complex picture of global greenhouse gas emissions. While some countries like India and China have reduced emissions in their power sectors, overall...

August 30, 2025

Crocothemis Erythraea

Recent research has confirmed the presence of the rare dragonfly species Crocothemis erythraea in the high-elevation areas of the southern Western Ghats. Earlier, this species was often confused...

August 30, 2025

Accelerated Rainfall Changes in India Demand New Climate Models

Recent studies reveal that rainfall changes in India expected by 2040 are already occurring. This shows accelerated global warming is impacting monsoon patterns sooner than predicted. The frequency...

August 30, 2025

Tamil Nadu’s Mahout Villages

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has established a second dedicated ‘Mahout Village’ at Kozhikamuthi elephant camp in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR). This initiative follows the success of...

August 30, 2025

Impacts of India’s Coal Sector

India’s coal sector remains vital for power generation despite a shift towards renewable energy. Recently, experts brought into light the urgent need to assess coal-bearing areas not only...

August 29, 2025

Climate Change Impact on Gangotri Glacier System

Recent studies reveal climate change effects on the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), important Himalayan glacier feeding the Ganga river. Data from 1980 to 2020 show reduced snowmelt due...

August 29, 2025

India-Bhutan Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project

The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan has been successfully completed with the synchronisation of its final unit to the national power grid in 2025. This milestone...

August 29, 2025

Global Economic Impact of Invasive Species Explored

Recent research reveals that invasive plants and animals have cost the world economy over $2.2 trillion since 1960. This figure is 16 times higher than previous estimates. The...

August 28, 2025

India’s National Designated Authority for Carbon Trading

India has recently established a National Designated Authority (NDA) to manage carbon emissions trading under the 2015 Paris Agreement. This move follows the finalisation of Article 6 at...

August 28, 2025

Nepal Joins International Big Cat Alliance for Conservation

Nepal officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in August 2025. This India-led global initiative focuses on the conservation of seven big cat species. Nepal’s diverse wildlife...

August 26, 2025

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