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Climate Change Disrupts Global Water Cycle Dynamics

Climate change is altering the Earth's water cycle. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report marks the severe impacts on precipitation patterns, leading to extreme weather events. Recently, the...

 January 7, 2025

Odisha Declares Unseasonal Rain A Natural Calamity

In December 2024, Odisha experienced unseasonal rain that severely impacted agriculture. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared this weather event a natural calamity. This declaration aims to facilitate...

 January 4, 2025

State of Forest Report 2023 Overview

The State of Forest Report (SFR) 2023 was launched by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on December 21, 2024. This report is part of a biennial effort by...

 January 4, 2025

Tularemia – About Rabbit Fever’s Rising Threat

Tularemia, commonly known as rabbit fever, has seen increase in cases across the United States. Recent reports indicate over a 50 per cent rise in infections from 2011...

 January 4, 2025

India’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Report 2024

India has recently submitted its Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) as part of its climate commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This report outlines...

 January 4, 2025

Assam’s Elephant Population Surges in 2024

Assam has seen a notable increase in its elephant population, with the latest estimate revealing 5,828 elephants. This figure marks a rise of 109 elephants compared to the...

 January 3, 2025

Bacteria Revolutionise Soil Contamination Solutions

Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and reduce plant growth. Traditional remediation methods often fail to provide long-term solutions. However, researchers from the...

 January 3, 2025

India’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Efforts

India has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. According to the fourth Biennial Update Report submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

 January 2, 2025

Hypothermia Crisis in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

In December 2024, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified. Six infants have tragically died from hypothermia due to severe cold weather. This situation has arisen amidst ongoing...

 January 2, 2025

Artesian Wells and Their Impact on Rajasthan

In December 2023, a remarkable incident occurred in Mohangarh, Rajasthan. During a tubewell drilling operation, water suddenly gushed out, sparking speculation about the ancient Saraswati River's return. However,...

 January 2, 2025

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