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...
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...
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...
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...
Recent studies highlight the increasing threat of humid heat waves, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas like India. A new research revealed the relationship between rainfall, soil moisture,...
The Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 was notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on April 16, 2025. The Rules establish a...
Uturuncu, located in the Central Andes of Bolivia, is often referred to as a “zombie” volcano. Despite being dormant for 250,000 years, it exhibits signs of unrest. Recent...
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has reported unprecedented growth in wind energy capacity in 2024. A total of 117 gigawatts (GW) were added globally, raising total capacity...
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) initiative. This programme, funded by GBP 7 million from the United...
The UN recently released the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report. It reveals that Indigenous Peoples represent about six per cent of the global population. However, they...
