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Sea of Galilee Turns Red

The Sea of Galilee in Israel displayed an unusual red hue over several days. Israeli authorities have investigated and explained the phenomenon as a natural occurrence linked to...

August 11, 2025

Great Barrier Reef Suffers Steepest Coral Decline

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) has experienced its most severe loss of hard coral cover in nearly 40 years. The 2024 mass coral bleaching event, driven by climate...

August 9, 2025

Colorado River Water Crisis

The Colorado River faces a severe water shortage as demand exceeds supply. Recently, Arizona proposed a new method to allocate water based on actual river flows. This marks...

August 9, 2025

India’s Groundwater Pollution Crisis

India’s groundwater, a vital resource for drinking and irrigation, faces a severe pollution crisis. The 2024 Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) report reveals widespread contamination by nitrates, fluoride,...

August 9, 2025

Biochar’s Role in India’s Emerging Carbon Market

India is preparing to launch its carbon market in 2026. Biochar, a carbon-rich charcoal made from agricultural and organic waste, is poised to be a key technology for...

August 8, 2025

Nilgiri Tahr Population Surges

The 2025 joint census of Nilgiri tahr populations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu has recorded 2,668 individuals. Kerala accounts for 1,365 tahrs while Tamil Nadu has 1,303. This...

August 7, 2025

Sea Star Wasting Disease

The Pacific coast has witnessed a catastrophic decline in sea star populations since 2013. Over 5 billion sea stars have perished due to a wasting disease that causes...

August 7, 2025

Ladakh’s Botanical Garden Project

In eastern Ladakh, the Shyok village is transforming 10 hectares of barren community land into the Union Territory’s first botanical garden. Located on the route to the Galwan...

August 7, 2025

Indri Lemur Microbiome

The intestinal microbiome of the indri lemur, a critically endangered species native to Madagascar, has been analysed for the first time. This study reveals unique bacterial species and...

August 7, 2025

Rhisotope Project

The University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa has launched an innovative anti-poaching campaign. It uses radioactive isotopes injected into rhino horns. This method aims to make horns...

August 7, 2025

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