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Government Action Against Exotic Invasive Plant Species

In recent years, Conocarpus, a fast-growing exotic mangrove species, had been widely used to enhance green cover in Gujarat. However, concerns have arisen over the environmental and health...

September 29, 2023

Unprecedented Heatwave Grips Eastern Antarctica

During this unprecedented heatwave, temperatures in Eastern Antarctica soared to approximately 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 degrees Fahrenheit) above the monthly average. March 18, 2022, marked the peak of...

September 26, 2023

India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable transportation, India is set to inaugurate its first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to...

September 25, 2023

Study Links High PM2.5 Pollution Levels to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study conducted jointly by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States has revealed a concerning...

September 22, 2023

State of the Rhino Report

A recent report from the International Rhino Foundation sheds light on the escalating threat climate change poses to rhino populations in Africa and Asia. Beyond the persisting challenges...

September 22, 2023

Summer 2023 Marks Hottest on Record

NASA reports that the summer of 2023 has officially become the hottest on record since temperature tracking began in 1880. This scorching summer, marked by extreme heatwaves in...

September 20, 2023

40% Increase in Elephant Corridors Across India

A recent report released by the central government highlights a significant increase in elephant corridors across 15 elephant range states in India. The number of elephant corridors has...

September 20, 2023

Human Activities Drive Extinction of Entire Genera, Threatening the ‘Tree of Life’

A recent study warns of a looming sixth mass extinction, attributing the loss of entire branches of the “Tree of Life” to human activities. Unlike previous studies that...

September 20, 2023

2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin

A report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the link between climate change, heatwaves, wildfires, and rising air pollution, including ozone. WMO emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate...

September 9, 2023

Antarctica Warming Faster Than Expected, Threatening Global Sea Level Rise

A new scientific study reveals that Antarctica is warming at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the world, surpassing the predictions of climate change models. Researchers...

September 9, 2023

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