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National Wildlife Health Policy and Pandemic Preparedness

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of India is reviewing a draft of the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP). This policy aims to enhance wildlife disease...

 March 19, 2025

Cyclone Formation and Intensification Factors

Recent advancements in cyclone prediction have emerged from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS). Scientists have successfully quantified the oceanic and atmospheric factors influencing...

 March 19, 2025

Heatwave Preparedness in Indian Cities

Recent studies highlight the inadequate preparedness of Indian cities for heatwaves. A report by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) assessed nine major urban areas, including Delhi and Mumbai....

 March 19, 2025

West Bengal Air Pollution Crisis

In 2024, West Bengal faced rise in air pollution levels. All cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality compared to the previous year. A report by IQAir brought...

 March 19, 2025

Air Pollution Crisis in Indian Megacities

India's megacities faced air pollution crisis during the winter of 2024-25. Despite varying climates, cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru recorded alarming pollution spikes. The...

 March 19, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Negotiations in Jamaica

Nearly 170 member states and the European Union convened in Jamaica for critical negotiations on deep-sea mining. This meeting marked the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority...

 March 19, 2025

India’s Heat Action Plans for Extreme Heat Management

As India braces for another intense summer, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is set to implement 300 additional Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across cities. These plans come...

 March 18, 2025

Impact of Air Pollution on Solar Panel Efficiency

Recent research from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi marks the adverse effects of air pollution and climate change on solar panel performance in India. As the...

 March 18, 2025

Building Sector Emissions Stabilise for the First Time

The building and construction sector's emissions remained unchanged in 2024, marking milestone since 2020. This development was reported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global...

 March 18, 2025

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Biodiversity Monitoring

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted biodiversity monitoring worldwide. A study published in March 2025 revealed that lockdown measures resulted in a notable decline in species occurrence records, particularly in...

 March 18, 2025

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