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Rare Indian Skimmers Spotted at Lower Manair Dam

An important event occurred at Lower Manair Dam (LMD) in Telangana. Around 150 to 200 rare Indian Skimmer birds were spotted. This is the first recorded sighting of...

October 26, 2024

UN Report Warns of Rising Global Temperatures

The latest UN report reveals alarming trends in global emissions. Despite advancements in renewable energy and electric vehicles, the world is on track for a temperature rise of...

October 25, 2024

Pakistan: Punjab Government to Use Artificial Rain Against Smog

The Punjab government of Pakistan announced plans to deploy artificial rain to address severe smog in Lahore. This decision follows Lahore being named the world’s most polluted city,...

October 25, 2024

Diamond Dust Proposed as Geoengineering Solution for Global Warming

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be...

October 23, 2024

Wetlands Vital in Global Biodiversity Strategies

The UN Biodiversity Conference is currently underway in Cali, Colombia. A recent assessment by 35 percent ltd, commissioned by Wetlands International, marks the importance of wetlands in National...

October 22, 2024

Koalas Face Extinction: Causes and Conservation Efforts

Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, face imminent extinction. Their populations have plummeted to between 95,000 and 524,000. In 2022, the government classified East Coast koalas as ‘endangered’. Various factors...

October 21, 2024

Cyclone Dana Expected to Form in Bay of Bengal

A new cyclone is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. It will be named ‘Dana’, which means a beautiful, precious pearl in Arabic. This name was...

October 20, 2024

What is fourth global coral bleaching event (GCBE4)?

The fourth global coral bleaching event (GCBE4) began in January 2023. It is the most extensive and rapid coral bleaching event recorded. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

October 20, 2024

What are ‘Forever Chemicals’?

A recent study has found toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in drinking water worldwide. These chemicals, known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), were detected in both tap and bottled water in...

October 20, 2024

Expensive Farmed Salmon Threatens Affordable Fish Access Globally

A study published on October 16, 2024, in Science Advances, explores how the rising demand for farmed salmon is making it harder for coastal communities to access affordable...

October 18, 2024

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