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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

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

Lithium for Energy and Medicine

Lithium has emerged as a critical resource in various sectors, particularly energy storage and medicine. Recent initiatives, such as the Indo-U.S. partnership, aim to enhance lithium recovery and...

 March 18, 2025

Mangrove Forest Expansion in Tamil Nadu

The mangrove forest cover in Tamil Nadu has increased in recent years. From 4,500 hectares in 2021, it has expanded to 9,039 hectares by 2024. This growth results...

 March 17, 2025

Permaculture for Combating Climate Change

Climate change presents challenge to our planet. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns threaten ecosystems and human livelihoods. Amid these issues, permaculture offers a compelling solution. Developed in...

 March 17, 2025

Water Contamination Concerns in India’s Rural Areas

A parliamentary panel in India brought into light issues regarding water contamination. The Standing Committee on Water Resources reported that over 11,000 habitations across seven states are facing...

 March 15, 2025

Taxonomic Revision of the Javan Rhino

Recent studies have sparked shift in the classification of the Javan Rhino. Researchers propose that it should be reclassified into a new genus, Eurhinoceros. This change is based...

 March 15, 2025

Cancer Risk Linked to Heavy Metal Pollution in Punjab

In 2024, the Indian Council for Medical Research revealed alarming findings about cancer risks in Punjab. A study conducted by Punjabi University and Thapar University brought into light...

 March 13, 2025

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