Aayushi Gour

Joined: September 25, 2024
Articles: 201

Climate Change Impact, News

Unprecedented Heatwave and “Emergency-Level” Bushfires Grip South-East Australia

Australia’s south-east is confronting a severe climate emergency as an intense heatwave fuels widespread bushfires, prompting evacuations and urgent warnings across the region. Record-breaking temperatures combined with dangerous wind conditions have created one of the most challenging fire periods in…

Aayushi Gour
March 4, 2026

Biodiversity, News

North America’s Birds Face Escalating Population Collapse, Warns Analysis

Bird populations across North America have been shrinking for decades. New scientific analysis shows a troubling shift in this pattern. The decline is no longer steady. For many species, the rate of loss is increasing. This acceleration points to intensifying…

Aayushi Gour
March 2, 2026
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Biodiversity, News

Kaziranga Records Over One Lakh Waterbirds, Rare Smew Raises Climate Questions

The latest waterbird census at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has brought encouraging numbers, and a subtle warning from nature. Conducted from January 4 to 11, the seventh edition of the annual count documented an impressive 105,540 birds representing…

Aayushi Gour
February 28, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

UK Puffins in Peril as Winter Storms Spark Fears of Major Seabird ‘Wreck’

Britain’s coastline has become a grim sight this winter. Conservation groups report hundreds of dead and weakened seabirds washing ashore after a succession of powerful Atlantic storms. Puffins, guillemots and razorbills are among the species most visibly affected, prompting fears…

Aayushi Gour
February 25, 2026

Biodiversity, News

Underwater Hope: India’s Thriving Reef Amid Global Coral Loss

At a time when coral reefs worldwide are experiencing severe stress from rising ocean temperatures, a remarkable discovery in the waters of Lakshadweep has offered a rare moment of optimism. Marine researchers have identified a flourishing coral reef near Kalpeni…

Aayushi Gour
February 23, 2026

Climate Goals, Feature

After Scotland’s Ban, Should India Rethink Plastic Wet Wipes?

In a major environmental policy shift, the Scottish Government has announced that the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across Scotland under new regulations aimed at cutting pollution and protecting waterways. Scotland’s decision, part of…

Aayushi Gour
February 21, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change and the Wildfire Emergency in Chile and Argentina: A Warning From a Warming Planet

The summer wildfire season of 2026 left deep scars across Chile and Argentina, as massive blazes swept through forests, towns, and protected landscapes. Thousands of families were displaced, homes were reduced to ash, and ancient ecosystems were pushed to the…

Aayushi Gour
February 16, 2026

Biodiversity, News

Signs of Recovery: Odisha Records Highest Dolphin Count in Half a Decade

Odisha’s coastline and inland water bodies are emerging as a stronghold for marine biodiversity, with the latest dolphin census recording 765 dolphins across six species. The findings mark the highest population estimate in the past five years, signalling cautious optimism…

Aayushi Gour
February 13, 2026

Climate Change, Feature

Making Polluters Pay: Inside the UN’s Push to Fund Climate Loss and Damage Through Global Taxes

The United Nations is considering a groundbreaking proposal that could fundamentally change how the world pays for climate damage. Under a draft framework being negotiated at the UN, fossil fuel companies and the world’s wealthiest individuals could be taxed to…

Aayushi Gour
February 7, 2026

Carbon Capture, Explainer

India’s ₹20,000-Crore Carbon Bet: Why CCUS Has Entered the Heart of Climate Policy

In a budget often dominated by subsidies and sectoral arithmetic, the Union Budget 2026-27 made an unmistakably strategic climate bet. By committing ₹20,000 crore over five years to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), the government signalled that India’s decarbonisation…

Aayushi Gour
February 3, 2026