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UNICEF Report on Climate-Related School Disruptions

Recently, the United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, released report titled “Learning Interrupted – Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024.” This report marks that at least 242...

January 25, 2025

Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf

Recent research has focused on the genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. This study, published in January 2025, is crucial for understanding...

January 25, 2025

Brazil Faces Record Wildfires

In 2024, Brazil experienced unprecedented wildfires, culminating in a devastating ecological crisis. The country recorded over 30.87 million hectares of wilderness burned, marking a staggering 79% increase from...

January 24, 2025

India’s Coastlines Face Algal Bloom Threat

India’s coastline is facing an alarming rise in algal blooms. These blooms, marked by rapid increases in phytoplankton, are becoming more common due to both natural and anthropogenic...

January 24, 2025

Global Plastic Action Partnership Expands to 25 Countries

The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently marked achievement by expanding its network to 25 countries. This initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum, aims to combat...

January 24, 2025

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

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