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Rising Temperatures and Mortality Trends in India

Recent studies reveal alarming trends in mortality linked to extreme temperatures in India. Over the past two decades, nearly 35,000 deaths have been attributed to heat and cold...

May 3, 2025

Palamu Tiger Reserve

The relocation of Jaigir village marks milestone in conservation efforts at Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR). This initiative aims to reduce human impact on wildlife habitats. The new location...

May 3, 2025

India’s Climate Warming Trends

India’s climate has undergone changes over recent decades. The country has warmed by approximately 0.6°C since the 1950s. This increase is notably less than the warming observed in...

May 3, 2025

Cheetah Corridor Project

A Cheetah Corridor is being set up as part of India’s wildlife conservation efforts. The initiative is designed to facilitate the movement of cheetahs across regions, thereby expanding...

May 2, 2025

Yamuna River Rejuvenation Action Plan 2025

The Yamuna River, a vital water source for Delhi, faces severe pollution and encroachment issues. In response, the Government of India has initiated a comprehensive 30-point action plan...

May 2, 2025

India’s Record-Breaking Warm Year

Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the warmest year in India’s recorded history. The average surface temperature anomaly was +0.65°C above the long-term average....

May 2, 2025

European Red Admiral Butterfly

Recently, the European Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) was documented for the first time in India. This sighting took place near Dharamshala in the Dhauladhar mountain range. Significance...

May 2, 2025

Phthalates Linked to Cardiovascular Deaths

In recent years, studies have increasingly brought into light the dangers of phthalates, chemicals prevalent in household plastics. A 2025 study from New York University revealed that phthalates...

May 1, 2025

Climate Change and Fire Seasons

Climate change is intensifying the risk of wildfires globally. Recent studies indicate that fire weather seasons in eastern Australia and western North America are increasingly overlapping. This shift...

May 1, 2025

Agent Orange

The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago, on April 30, 1975. However, its repercussions continue to affect millions due to the use of Agent Orange. This herbicide, sprayed...

May 1, 2025

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