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Vishwamitri River Flood Mitigation Project

The Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, is undergoing flood mitigation project due to severe flooding in previous years. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has initiated a three-phase plan to...

January 24, 2025

EU Proposes Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products

The European Commission is moving towards ban on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in consumer products. This decision arises from growing environmental and health concerns linked to...

January 24, 2025

Dhanauri Wetland Notification

The Dhanauri wetland, located near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh, has become a focal point for environmental conservation. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the state government...

January 23, 2025

33 Industrial Clusters Join WEF’s Transition Initiative

Recently, thirteen new industrial clusters from various countries have joined the World Economic Forum‘s (WEF) Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative. This expansion brings the total to 33 clusters across...

January 23, 2025

Link Between Dengue and Climate Change

Recent studies highlight the intricate relationship between climate factors and dengue fever, particularly in India. A collaborative research effort has revealed that specific temperature, rainfall, and humidity conditions...

January 23, 2025

India’s Snakebite Epidemic

Snakebites pose health crisis in India, claiming approximately 58,000 lives annually. The country is often referred to as the ‘snakebite capital’ of the world. This alarming statistic puts...

January 23, 2025

Arctic Boreal Zone Becomes a Carbon Source

Recent research has revealed shift in the Arctic Boreal Zone, revealing that nearly 40% of this region has transitioned from a carbon sink to a carbon source. This...

January 22, 2025

Tropical Cyclone Sean

Tropical Cyclone Sean is currently impacting Western Australia, having recently intensified to a Category 3 system. As of January 2025, it has been downgraded from Category 4 and...

January 22, 2025

Nitrogen Pollution and Management

Recent reports highlight the increase in reactive nitrogen added to the Earth’s surface, primarily due to human activities. This rise has doubled compared to pre-industrial levels, with projections...

January 22, 2025

Avian Flu Impact on Cranes

In early 2025, the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan witnessed a concerning rise in the deaths of the migratory Demoiselle cranes, attributed to the H591 strain of avian flu....

January 22, 2025

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