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Global Seed Shortage Impacts Reforestation Efforts

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released report denoting a global seed shortage that hampers reforestation initiatives. This report was discussed during the 20th meeting of...

 March 28, 2025

Flood Relief Failures in Bihar

The recent study by Kosi Nav Nirman Manch has uncovered alarming deficiencies in flood relief efforts in Bihar. It surveyed 1,081 families across four districts. The findings reveal...

 March 28, 2025

India Faces Severe Heatwave Conditions in 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for an exceptionally hot summer in 2025. Northwestern India is predicted to experience nearly double the usual number of heatwave...

 March 28, 2025

Light Fishing Threatens India’s Marine Ecosystem

India's extensive coastline faces a serious ecological threat from light fishing. This illegal practice uses powerful artificial lights to attract fish and squid, disrupting marine ecosystems and the...

 March 28, 2025

Discovery of New Wild Ginger Species in Odisha

In August 2024, researchers from Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Odisha announced the discovery of a new wild ginger species in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve. This...

 March 27, 2025

China’s Glacier Retreat

China's glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate. Since 1960, the area covered by glaciers in China has decreased by 26%. Recent data reveals that around 7,000 small...

 March 27, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Midwater Ecosystem Survival

The midwater zone, a mysterious and vital part of the ocean, is under threat from deep-sea mining. This unique ecosystem, found 200 meters below the surface, is home...

 March 27, 2025

Telangana’s Deforestation Crisis

Telangana has emerged as case study in deforestation within India. Between 2014 and 2024, the state recorded the third highest deforestation rate in the country. This alarming trend...

 March 27, 2025

Reviving Forest-Based Food Systems for Resilience

The International Day of Forests, observed on March 21, 2025, marks the critical role of forests in addressing global crises. This year's theme, "Forests and Food," puts stress...

 March 25, 2025

India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission

The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched by the Government of India to promote green hydrogen production. This initiative aims to position India as a key player in...

 March 25, 2025

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