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UN Reports Record CO2 Rise in 2024

Greenhouse gas levels reached unprecedented highs in 2024, according to the United Nations. Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide all set new records. The World Meteorological Organization...

October 17, 2025

New Tilari Hairy Snail Species Discovered

The discovery of a new snail species named Tilari hairy snail has been announced by researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation. This species was found in the semi-evergreen...

October 17, 2025

Six New Dragonfly Species Found in Silent Valley Park

Recent surveys in Silent Valley National Park have revealed six new species of dragonflies and damselflies. Conducted from 10 to 12 October, this odonate survey recorded a total...

October 17, 2025

Arunachal’s 1000MW Naying Hydroelectric Project to Face Public Review on November 12

The Shi-Yomi district administration has announced an environmental public hearing for the 1000MW Naying hydroelectric project. Scheduled for November 12 at Yapik community hall, the hearing invites local...

October 16, 2025

New Balsam Flower Species Found in Arunachal Pradesh

The Botanical Survey of India recently identified a new balsam flower species named Impatiens rajibiana. It was found in Shergaon, West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. This discovery...

October 16, 2025

Finance Minister Inaugurates BioNEST Incubation Centre

The Government of India is intensifying its efforts towards sustainable development and zero emissions by 2047. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad,...

October 16, 2025

India’s Elephant Count Falls to 22,446 in First DNA-Based Census

The latest All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2025 reveals India’s wild elephant population at 22,446. This is about 17% lower than the 2017 estimate of 27,312. However, experts...

October 16, 2025

Gomti Rejuvenation Mission Launched for River Restoration

The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Gomti Rejuvenation Mission in October 2025. The mission aims to restore the Gomti River’s natural flow by intercepting 95 per cent of...

October 15, 2025

Global Report Warns Coral Reefs Have Crossed Irreversible Warming Threshold

The Global Tipping Points report of 2025 reveals that warm-water coral reefs have surpassed their thermal tipping point. This marks an unprecedented dieback of these vital ecosystems. The...

October 15, 2025

IUCN Sounds Alarm on Worsening Conservation Crisis in Polar Regions

The latest update from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals increasing threats to Arctic seals and bird species. Climate change and human activities are the...

October 15, 2025

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