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Environment, News

India Lost Over 18,000 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024, Data Shows

India experienced a significant environmental setback in 2024, losing approximately 18,200 hectares of irreplaceable primary forest, according to the latest data from Global Forest Watch (GFW). These forests, often centuries old, play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate,…

Vivek Saini
May 23, 2025

Climate Change, News

Tribal Women in Jharkhand Use Traditional Art to Address Climate and Gender Issues

In an inspiring example of art as activism, 19 tribal women from Jharkhand recently gathered at the Dr. Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute in Ranchi to depict the harsh realities of climate change and gender inequality through traditional painting.…

Climate Change Impact, News

Mega-Tsunami Threat Looms Over U.S. West Coast as Scientists Warn of Cascadia Quake Risk

A stark warning from geoscientists has reignited fears of a potentially catastrophic “mega-tsunami” that could devastate coastal regions along the western United States, including parts of Alaska and Hawaii. According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the…

Climate Change, News

India’s Steel Expansion Plans Clash with Emission Reduction Targets

India, the world’s second-largest steel producer, is on an ambitious path to nearly double its steel production capacity by 2030. While this expansion is central to the country’s economic development and infrastructure goals, it raises serious concerns about its environmental…

Aayushi Gour
May 21, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Lifetime Climate Risks Projected to Rise Sharply for Children Born in the 2020s

Children born today will grow up in a world fundamentally shaped by the climate crisis. From searing heatwaves to food insecurity and natural disasters, their lives will be marked by challenges older generations have rarely faced at such scale or…

Vivek Saini
May 20, 2025
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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