Category News

Climate Goals, News

Eco-Convergence 2025: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Sustainability for a Greener Future

Eco-Convergence 2025 was held on March 27, 2025, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organized by the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), the event brought together environmental professionals, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders to discuss…

Climate Change Impact, News

Decades of Progress at Risk: Acid Rain Threat Returns as US Regulations Weaken

Acid rain, previously a full-blown environmental disaster in North America, will likely make a comeback due to recent rollbacks in anti-pollution policies. Gene Likens, the researcher who discovered acid rain during the 1960s, fears that diminished environmental policies will reverse…

Vivek Saini
March 31, 2025

Climate Change, News

India’s Mutual Fund Giants Fall Short on Climate Preparedness

In a revealing first-of-its-kind analysis, India’s leading Asset Management Companies (AMCs) are found to be falling short in addressing climate risks within their portfolios. According to a recent report by the think tank Climate Risk Horizons, none of the top…

Aayushi Gour
March 29, 2025

Indian Monsoon, News

Unearthing Climate Secrets: Bay of Bengal Sediments Illuminate Indian Monsoon Patterns

The Indian monsoon, a critical climatic phenomenon, profoundly influences South Asia’s agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods. Understanding its historical patterns is essential for predicting future climate scenarios. Recent studies analysing ocean sediments from the Bay of Bengal have provided valuable…

Aayushi Gour
March 27, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

South Korea’s Worst Wildfires in History Leave Trail of Destruction

Wildfires have spread across parts of southeastern South Korea, leading to the loss of at least 18 lives and injuries to nearly 20 people. Over 27,000 residents have been evacuated as the fires have destroyed over 17,000 hectares of forest…

Vivek Saini
March 27, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Australia’s Coral Reefs Suffer Record Heat Stress Amid Rising Global Temperatures

Australia’s two world heritage-listed reefs, the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef, are experiencing simultaneous coral bleaching events, marking a profound and distressing moment for marine scientists and conservationists alike. Teams of scientists have been tracking the rapid spread of…

Vivek Saini
March 24, 2025
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Environment, News

Sri Lanka Celebrates International Forest Day 2025: Forests and Food for a Sustainable Future

Sri Lanka is renowned for its rich biodiversity and evergreen rainforests, but its forest cover has seen a sharp decline over the past century. In the 1920s, about 49% of the island was covered in forest; today that figure is…

News, Pollution

Trump’s EPA Targets Clean Air and Water Rules in Deregulation Push

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), now led by Trump-aligned administrator Lee Zeldin, is moving forward with a plan to dismantle 31 federal pollution rules. According to the EPA’s assessments, these regulations, long credited with reducing air and water pollution…

Vivek Saini
March 21, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

More Than 150 Climate Disasters Hit in 2024: UN Warns of Growing Crisis

In a warning aimed at global leaders and citizens alike, the United Nations has revealed that 2024 saw an alarming escalation in climate-related disasters, with more than 150 significant events recorded worldwide. The new data confirms that the world is…

Vivek Saini
March 19, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

Australia Loses 50,000 Years of Healthy Life Annually Due to Heat-Linked Heart Disease: Study

Each year, Australians are losing nearly 50,000 years of good health to heart disease made worse by extreme heat, according to a new study in the European Heart Journal. And as climate change pushes temperatures higher, experts warn this toll…

Aayushi Gour
March 19, 2025
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