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Air Pollution Crisis in Punjab, Pakistan

Severe air pollution has emerged as a critical issue in Punjab, Pakistan. The situation has escalated dramatically, affecting millions of children. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has...

November 12, 2024

Dicliptera polymorpha: New Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered

The Western Ghats of India is a biodiversity hotspot. Recently, scientists discovered a new plant species there. This species, named Dicliptera polymorpha, thrives in grasslands. It has a...

November 12, 2024

Largest Feeding Frenzy Ever Recorded

The Barents Sea has become the site of an extraordinary oceanic event. Scientists have documented the largest feeding frenzy in deep waters. This phenomenon has important implications for...

November 11, 2024

Hindalco Tops Global Sustainability Rankings Again

Hindalco Industries Limited has been recognised as the world’s most sustainable aluminium company for the fifth consecutive year. This achievement comes from the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability...

November 11, 2024

India Advances Cross-Border Electricity Initiatives

India is currently engaged in extensive discussions with several nations. These include Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Maldives, and Singapore. The objective is to establish cross-border electricity...

November 11, 2024

2024 Became the Hottest Year Ever Recorded

The year 2024 is predicted to be the hottest year since the preindustrial period. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) report alarming...

November 9, 2024

Shortfall in Climate Adaptation Funds

In 2022, developed countries provided $28 billion for climate adaptation. This amount is lower than the $359 billion needed annually. Despite the increase of $6 billion, the funding...

November 9, 2024

World AMR Awareness Week – 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health threat. It occurs when microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to standard treatments. This evolution makes infections harder to manage....

November 9, 2024

Adaptation Gap Report 2024

The Adaptation Gap Report 2024 marks the urgent need for enhanced climate adaptation efforts globally. Vulnerable nations face increasing climate impacts. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) stresses...

November 9, 2024

Darjeeling Zoo’s Innovative Conservation for Endangered Species

The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park in Darjeeling is leading conservation efforts for Himalayan species, particularly the red panda. In June 2024, it established India’s first genetic biobank to...

November 7, 2024

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