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Climate Goals, News

India Charts Course for Greener Freight: Ten Highway Corridors Designated for Zero-Emission Trucks

In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Indian government has earmarked ten major highway corridors for the deployment of zero-emission trucks (ZETs). This initiative marks a key step in India’s strategy to decarbonize its logistics sector and achieve net-zero…

Aayushi Gour
May 19, 2025

Air Pollution, News

Low Emission Zones Prove Effective in Cutting Pollution and Improving Public Health

Low-emission zones (LEZs) are making a noticeable difference in urban air quality and public health. Recent studies from Belgium and the UK have found measurable drops in pollution levels and notable shifts in public health outcomes, from fewer sick days…

Vivek Saini
May 19, 2025

Heat Wave, News

Texas Heatwave Smashes Records, Triggers Health and Infrastructure Alarms

Texas is reeling from an early-season heatwave that has pushed May temperatures to record-breaking highs. In central and southern parts of the state, the mercury soared to between 100°F and 111°F (37.8°C to 43.9°C), making some cities hotter than Death…

Vivek Saini
May 17, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change and Pregnancy: Rising Temperatures Pose Serious Risks to Maternal and Fetal Health

As global temperatures continue to rise, the health implications extend beyond heat-related illnesses, increasingly affecting vulnerable populations, including pregnant individuals. Emerging research highlights the significant risks that extreme heat poses to both expectant mothers and their unborn children, emphasizing the…

Aayushi Gour
May 16, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Short-Term Breach of Warming Limits Could Trigger Long-Term Forest Collapse: Study

According to a new study published in Nature, even if global temperatures rise above 1.5°C only briefly, forests could suffer irreversible damage. The research warns that key ecosystems, especially the Amazon and boreal forests, might not recover fully even if…

Vivek Saini
May 15, 2025

Climate Goals, News

Balancing Act: India Faces Heat Over Climate Commitments Before COP30 Summit

As the world inches closer to the COP30 climate summit, the urgency to ramp up climate action is intensifying. Yet, progress remains sluggish. Only 21 countries—representing just 11% of the global community—have submitted their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under…

News, Plastic Pollution

Study Warns Nanoplastics May Amplify Exposure to Toxic Heavy Metals

A recent study published in ACS ES&T Water has revealed that nanoplastics generated from everyday plastic waste can readily adsorb toxic heavy metals, potentially increasing their bioavailability and health risks. Researchers from the New Jersey Institute of Technology found that…

Vivek Saini
May 13, 2025
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Global Warming, News

World’s Richest 10% Linked to Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990

A major study published in Nature Climate Change has found that the world’s wealthiest 10% are responsible for a staggering 66% of the global warming caused by carbon emissions since 1990. The research, led by scientists from the Berlin-based Climate…

Vivek Saini
May 10, 2025

Indian Monsoon, News

Global Climate Models Underestimate Indian Monsoon Rainfall: Study

A study published in Nature’s Climate and Atmospheric Science journal has highlighted significant shortcomings in global climate models (GCMs) concerning the prediction of the Indian summer monsoon. Conducted by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and…

Climate Change, News

Research Groups Step In as Trump Admin Halts Work on US Climate Report

In the wake of a controversial decision by Donald Trump’s administration to terminate all contributors to the National Climate Assessment (NCA), two of America’s leading scientific societies have launched an initiative to keep the country’s climate research infrastructure alive. The…

Vivek Saini
May 6, 2025