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UNESCO Alerts: Rising Ocean Temperatures Threaten Marine Life

A recent UNESCO report marks the risks faced by fish species in tropical and subtropical regions. If greenhouse gas emissions continue at current levels, temperatures may rise by...

December 11, 2024

Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report

The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources,...

December 10, 2024

India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre

Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through...

December 10, 2024

Rare Little Gull Spotted in NCR

The little gull has recently been observed in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, occurring near Sultanpur National Park at Chandu. It marks an event, as there...

December 9, 2024

Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts in Tanzania

Recent studies in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) reveal the escalating conflicts between humans and Cape buffaloes. The Cape buffalo, an aggressive species, faces population decline, currently listed...

December 7, 2024

Decline in Shark and Rays Since 1970: Study Reveals

Sharks and rays have faced declines worldwide since 1970, with their populations decreasing by over 50%. This dramatic reduction is primarily due to overfishing along with factors such...

December 7, 2024

India and ADB Sign Loan Agreement For Water Security in Meghalaya

The Government of India has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and they signed a loan agreement worth $50 million, which aims to enhance water security in...

December 7, 2024

16th GRIHA Summit 2024

The 16th GRIHA Summit commenced in New Delhi, which centres on “Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment.” The event unites industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, and aims...

December 6, 2024

World Soil Day 2024 Observed on December 05

World Soil Day is celebrated annually on December 5 and commemorates its 10th anniversary. This year’s theme is “Caring for Soils – Measure, Monitor, Manage”, which focuses on...

December 6, 2024

World Drought Atlas 2024: UN Report

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released a report on December 2, 2024, titled “The World Drought Atlas,” which warns that by 2050, approximately 75% of...

December 6, 2024

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