A cholera outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha, has raised health concerns. The outbreak has led to five confirmed deaths and around 500 hospitalisations. A 14-member central team, including experts...
The Indian Rat Snake, scientifically known as Ptyas mucosa, is gaining recognition in Kerala. The State Board for Wildlife is set to consider a proposal to designate this...
Karnataka has emerged as a frontrunner in wind energy production in India. In the financial year 2024-25, the state added an impressive 1,331.48 MW of wind power capacity....
Recent studies reveal alarming trends in ocean health. Research indicates that over 20% of the global ocean has darkened in the past two decades. This phenomenon poses serious...
Countries worldwide are increasingly adopting carbon pricing mechanisms to address greenhouse gas emissions. A recent report by the World Bank marks that carbon pricing now encompasses nearly two-thirds...
The Eurasian otter, once thought extinct in Kashmir for nearly three decades, has been spotted again in the Lidder River. This semi-aquatic mammal, known locally as Vuder, is...
Delhi is currently experiencing a severe heatwave. Temperatures have exceeded 45 degrees Celsius. The ‘real feel’ temperature has reached an alarming 51.9 degrees Celsius. This situation has prompted...
Brazil and France initiated the Blue NDC Challenge at the United Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice. This initiative aims to integrate ocean-focused climate strategies into countries’ Nationally Determined...
The High Seas Treaty has gained momentum as 18 additional countries ratified it, bringing the total to 49. This treaty, adopted in June 2023, aims to protect and...
The Kerala Forest Department has initiated an innovative afforestation project named ‘Vithoot’, coinciding with World Environment Day. This programme aims to address increasing human-wildlife conflicts and restore Kerala’s...
