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Sun Reaches Solar Maximum, Increasing Activity and Impacts

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...

October 17, 2024

Global Biodiversity Declines 73% Since 1970, Urgent Action Needed

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...

October 11, 2024

Global Rise in Gender-Responsive Climate Policies Reported

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...

October 10, 2024

World’s Water Cycle Becoming Unpredictable, UN Study

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...

October 9, 2024

Negro River Hits Record Low Amid Severe Drought Crisis

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...

October 7, 2024

Butterfly Migration Thrives In Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats

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...

October 5, 2024

New Invasive Flatworm Species Discovered in Southeastern USA

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...

September 30, 2024

‘Most Dangerous Bird in the World’ Faces Extinction Threat

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...

September 30, 2024

Nagar Van Yojana Surpasses Target with 111 Urban Forests

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...

September 24, 2024

Amazon Faces Severe Drought and Record Wildfires in 2024

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...

September 23, 2024

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