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China to Build World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra Near India Border

China has recently approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, located in Tibet near the Indian border, which is poised to cost approximately...

December 27, 2024

Bald Eagle Officially Recognised as America’s National Bird

The bald eagle, a powerful symbol of the United States, has received formal recognition as the national bird, conferred by President Joe Biden through legislation passed by Congress....

December 27, 2024

Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)

Scientists have recently studied ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan and uncovered details about Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), which occurred approximately 119.5 million...

December 27, 2024

Human-Wildlife Interactions Threaten Macaques

Recent research marks the urgent situation facing the lion-tailed macaque, an endangered species endemic to the Western Ghats of India, which reveals how human activities, such as road...

December 26, 2024

20% Marine Species Face Endangered due to Warming Waters: UNESCO Report

Nearly 20% of species in UNESCO World Heritage marine sites are experiencing heat stress, which threatens their survival and disrupts marine ecosystems. Heat Tolerance Levels A report indicates...

December 26, 2024

Indore Airport to Become India’s First Zero-Waste Airport

Indore, recognized as India’s cleanest city, is making strides in sustainability, and is set to become the first zero-waste airport in the country on December 22. This initiative...

December 24, 2024

India Launches First Bio-Bitumen Highway Stretch

India has recently inaugurated its first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 in Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, utilizes lignin-based bio-bitumen technology, developed through collaborative efforts involving Praj Industries, CSIR-CRRI,...

December 24, 2024

Dinga Dinga: Uganda’s Mysterious Illness

A new illness known as “Dinga Dinga” has emerged in Uganda, particularly affecting the Bundibugyo district, with around 300 reported cases, mostly among women and girls. Symptoms include...

December 23, 2024

India State of Forest Report 2023

The “India State of Forest Report 2023” (ISFR 2023) was recently revealed by the Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. This biennial report, produced...

December 23, 2024

US Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 61% by 2035

The United States has set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% by 2035, compared to 2005, aiming for a 50-52% reduction by 2030. The...

December 23, 2024