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Environment, News

Fire Destroys Thousands of Trees in Riverine Forest Created by Jadav Payeng’s Daughter

In a shocking setback for grassroots conservation efforts in Assam, a large area of the Molai Kathoni 2.0 riverine forest — a community-led reforestation project inspired by renowned environmentalist Jadav Payeng — was damaged by a suspected deliberate fire on…

Air Pollution, News

Nearly 42% of India’s PM2.5 Pollution Forms in the Atmosphere: Study

India’s air pollution crisis is often described through visible smoke, dust, and traffic fumes. However, new research shows that a large share of the country’s most harmful air pollutant is not released directly into the air at all. According to…

Vivek Saini
December 26, 2025

News, Weather Pattern Changes

When the Sands Turn White: Saudi Arabia’s Snowfall Highlights Growing Climate Volatility

In a startling reminder of the growing volatility of global weather systems, parts of Saudi Arabia experienced rare snowfall, transforming desert dunes and rocky terrain into snow-covered landscapes. Images of white-coated sands in the Kingdom—one of the world’s hottest and…

Climate Goals, News

Coal Demand Stalls Worldwide as Clean Energy Gains Ground in China

Global coal demand, long seen as an anchor of industrial growth, is beginning to lose momentum as China’s energy system undergoes a significant shift driven by clean power expansion. After years of steady increases, worldwide coal use appears to have…

Vivek Saini
December 22, 2025

Environment, News

Aravalli Under Threat: Campaign Gains Momentum as Legal Shift Could Strip 90% of Protections

The Save Aravalli campaign has erupted into a national environmental flashpoint after a recent Supreme Court ruling redefined what legally constitutes the Aravalli mountain range, triggering fears that large swathes of India’s oldest hills could lose long-standing protection. Conservationists, scientists…

Emissions, News

Artificial Intelligence Growth Linked to 80 Million Tonnes of Carbon Emissions in 2025

Artificial intelligence has moved from a niche technology to a central pillar of the global digital economy, but new research suggests its environmental cost is growing quietly and rapidly. A study finds that the AI boom in 2025 is driving…

Vivek Saini
December 19, 2025

Air Pollution, News

Delhi Enforces Emergency Pollution Curbs as Air Quality Slips to Hazardous Levels

Delhi is once again grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, prompting authorities to impose emergency measures to protect public health. As air quality levels remained in the “severe” category for consecutive days, the capital and its surrounding regions were…

Aayushi Gour
December 18, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Melting Mountains: What Rapid Glacier Loss Means for Asia’s Water Future

Glaciers have long stood as symbols of stability — slow-moving rivers of ice that shaped landscapes and sustained ecosystems for centuries. Today, that sense of permanence is rapidly fading. Scientists now warn that the world is approaching a dangerous milestone…

Aayushi Gour
December 17, 2025

Microplastics, News

Ocean Microplastics Are Being Carried Inland by Typhoons, New Study Finds

Microplastics floating in the ocean are not as confined as once believed. New research shows that when powerful typhoons move across coastal waters, they can lift tiny plastic particles out of the sea, carry them through the air, and drop…

Vivek Saini
December 16, 2025

Climate Goals, News

Australia’s Net-Zero Pledge Under Pressure from NSW Coal Plans

New South Wales, Australia, is facing a growing contradiction at the heart of its climate policy. While the state has enshrined ambitious emissions-reduction targets into law, a new analysis warns that ongoing and proposed coal mine expansions could derail these…

Aayushi Gour
December 16, 2025