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Reducing Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions to Boost Crop Yields

Recent research from Stanford University marks the impact of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from coal-fired power plants on agricultural productivity in India. The study indicates that eliminating these...

 February 7, 2025

Arctic Temperature Surge

The Arctic experienced an unprecedented rise in temperatures. On February 1, temperatures soared to 18 degrees Celsius above the 1991–2020 average in Svalbard, Norway. By February 2, temperatures...

 February 6, 2025

Hydro-Meteorological Disasters and Casualties in India

In 2024, India faced hydro-meteorological disasters, resulting in 2,936 fatalities. Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest number of casualties. This alarming trend marks the increasing impact of climate-related events...

 February 5, 2025

Rabi Crop Sowing Trends in India 2025

The Rabi crop sowing season in India for 2025 has shown notable increases in various crops compared to the previous year. As of February 4, 2025, total Rabi...

 February 5, 2025

India Energy Week 2025

India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 is international event scheduled from February 11 to 14 in New Delhi. It will bring together energy ministers and executives from over 20...

 February 4, 2025

International Big Cat Alliance

India achieved a milestone by launching the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Headquartered in Delhi, it came into force as a treaty-based inter-governmental organisation and global legal entity....

 February 4, 2025

Eurasian Otters Resurface in Kashmir Valley

The Eurasian otter, once thought to be nearly extinct in Kashmir, has made a remarkable comeback. After nearly two decades of rarity, sightings have re-emerged, particularly in the...

 February 4, 2025

Kerala Faces Extreme Heat Amid Climate Concerns

Kerala is experiencing unprecedented heat as summer approaches. The state is grappling with soaring temperatures attributed to the lingering effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The India Meteorological...

 February 4, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Forest Conservation Laws in India

The Supreme Court of India has reinforced the importance of forest conservation in a recent ruling. On February 3, 2025, the Court mandated that no forest land can...

 February 4, 2025

Uttarkashi Earthquake Swarm

The Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, has recently experienced a series of small earthquakes. From January 24 to 25, 2025, nine tremors occurred within six days. These tremors, with...

 February 4, 2025

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