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Loss of Insect Pollinators Threatens Tropical Crops, Warns Study

A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee,...

October 16, 2023

Antarctica’s Melting Ice Shelves

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has shed light on the alarming state of Antarctica’s ice shelves. Over a span of 25 years from 1997...

October 14, 2023

ChatGPT’s Rise May Lead to 85-134 TWh AI Energy Demand by 2027

As AI applications continue to gain popularity, a new report published in the journal Joules warns that global electricity consumed by artificial intelligence (AI) could surge by 85-134...

October 12, 2023

Potential for Deadly Heat Waves in India and Pakistan with 2-Degree Global Temperature Rise

New research has unveiled a dire forecast, indicating that over 2 billion people across India, Pakistan, and some of the world’s largest cities will face intolerable levels of...

October 11, 2023

World Bank Study Shows Rapid Growth in Human Settlements in Flood-Prone Zones

A study conducted by the World Bank has revealed that human settlement in the world’s riskiest flood zones has increased by 122% since 1985, leading to greater vulnerability...

October 10, 2023

Mont Blanc Shrinks

Mont Blanc, the iconic pinnacle of the Alps, has undergone a notable decrease in elevation, dropping by 2.2 meters since 2021. This unexpected reduction in height, attributed to...

October 9, 2023

Antarctic Sea Ice Decline Sets New Record

Recently, scientists from the National Snow and Ice Data Center reported a historic low in Antarctic sea ice during wintertime, raising concerns about its broader implications for the...

October 9, 2023

Antarctica’s Ozone Hole Reaches Near-Record Size

The annual phenomenon of the ozone hole over Antarctica has expanded significantly this year, reaching a size nearly three times that of Brazil, according to satellite data from...

October 9, 2023

Study Reveals Global Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Floodplains

A study recently published in the journal Science estimates that approximately 23 million people worldwide live on floodplains contaminated by toxic waste from metal mining activity. The research...

October 5, 2023

Sikkim’s South Lhonak Lake Triggers Deadly Floods

In a tragic incident, the South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim experienced a breach, leading to severe flooding in downstream areas. This caused casualties and displacements in the state....

October 5, 2023

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