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EU Classifies Caffeine As Harmful

The European Union has recently classified caffeine as harmful to humans if swallowed under new chemical safety regulations. This decision has generated discussion, particularly regarding its implications for...

February 25, 2025

CBD COP16 to Resume in Rome

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is resuming in Rome, Italy. This critical meeting takes place from February 25 to...

February 25, 2025

Soligas and Tiger Conservation in BRT Tiger Reserve

The Soliga tribe inhabits the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Their relationship with the tiger population is very important to conservation efforts. Prime Minister Narendra...

February 24, 2025

Mount Dukono Eruption

Mount Dukono, located in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, erupted recently, prompting safety measures. The eruption sent ash clouds rising up to 2,000 metres. This event has raised concerns...

February 24, 2025

Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater Breeding Site

The Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater (Merops persicus) has recently been confirmed to breed in peninsular India. This discovery was made in the saltpans of Aandivilai, near the Manakudy Mangroves in...

February 24, 2025

Biodiversity Loss Driven by Global Consumption Patterns

Recent research marks the impact of developed countries on global biodiversity loss. A study by Princeton University published in February 2025 reveals that consumption patterns in high-income nations...

February 22, 2025

Impact of Marine Heat Waves on Arctic Mammals

Recent studies highlight the serious impacts of marine heat waves (MHWs) on marine mammals in Arctic and Subarctic regions. As ocean temperatures rise, these mammals face increased mortality...

February 21, 2025

nPROUD Initiative

Recently, Kerala initiated the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) to address the environmental and health hazards posed by expired and unused medicines. This pioneering government-led...

February 20, 2025

Biannual Transparency Report on Emissions

India is finalising its inaugural Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) as part of its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. This report will detail India’s greenhouse...

February 20, 2025

Record Low Sea Ice Extent

Recent data reveals alarming trends in sea ice extent across the Arctic and Antarctic regions. As of February 2025, the combined sea ice extent dropped to 15.76 million...

February 20, 2025

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