The Sun has entered a period called solar maximum, part of its current solar cycle, which has led to an increase in sunspots and solar activity. This phase...
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 10, revealing a disturbing 73% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970. This sharp drop...
Recent reports from the UN Climate Change secretariat show an increasing effort to consider gender in climate policies. By July 2024, around 81% of the countries that are...
The United Nations has raised the alarm about a serious crisis caused by climate change, marked by more severe floods and droughts. On October 7, 2024, a UN...
The Negro River, an important part of the Amazon River system, is facing its worst drought in more than 122 years. On October 4, 2024, the water levels...
Tamil Nadu recently saw a massive migration of butterflies from the Danainae sub-family, specifically the species called ‘tigers and crows.’ These butterflies moved from the Eastern Ghats (a...
A new species of flatworm, called Amaga pseudobama, has been found in the southern United States, especially in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. This adds to the list...
The cassowary, often called the ‘most dangerous bird in the world,’ is at risk due to hunting and habitat loss. With fewer than 5,000 left in Australia, efforts...
The Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) was launched by the Government of India in 2020 to increase the amount of greenery in cities. Within the first 100 days of...
In 2023, the Amazon region faced one of its worst droughts ever, leading to a significant drop in water levels in major rivers like the Solimoes. By September...