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PM2.5 Air Pollution Threshold and Toxicity Levels

Recent research has brought into light the critical threshold for PM2.5 air pollutants in Kolkata. The study reveals that once PM2.5 concentration surpasses 70 micrograms per cubic metre...

June 2, 2025

Amolops shillong

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India announced the discovery of a new frog species, Amolops shillong, in Shillong, Meghalaya. This finding marks the intersection of urbanisation and...

June 2, 2025

Perito Moreno Glacier

The Perito Moreno glacier, located in Argentina, is experiencing alarming changes due to climate change. This iconic glacier has long been a symbol of natural beauty and stability....

June 2, 2025

Global Glacier Melting Accelerates Amid Climate Crisis

Recent studies indicate that glaciers are melting faster than anticipated. This alarming trend coincides with the first United Nations conference on glaciers held in Tajikistan. The research suggests...

May 31, 2025

Hawaii Implements First Climate Impact Fee in US

In May 2026, Hawaii made history by becoming the first U.S. state to introduce a climate impact fee. This initiative aims to support environmental efforts and combat climate...

May 31, 2025

Tropical Cyclones and Their Impact on Infant Mortality

Recent research has brought into light a troubling correlation between tropical cyclones and increased infant mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries. The study indicates that infants exposed...

May 30, 2025

Global Strategies and Local Impacts of Methane Emissions

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. It is the second most prevalent greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. Methane emissions are primarily from agriculture, fossil...

May 30, 2025

Stromatolites

Recent discoveries in India have brought into light the significance of stromatolites in understanding Earth’s early life. A large outcrop of these ancient structures was found in Chambaghat,...

May 30, 2025

What are Nurdles?

On May 27, 2025, large quantities of tiny plastic pellets, known as nurdles, were discovered along the coast of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This incident follows the sinking of the...

May 29, 2025

WMO’s Climate Change Warning

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a critical warning regarding climate change. A recent report indicates a 70% likelihood that global temperatures will exceed the 1.5°C threshold...

May 29, 2025

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