Supreme Court slams government over pollution: Are power plant extensions a 'license to pollute'?

India, Feb. 6 -- In light of the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on January 27, 2025, voiced its dissatisfaction and concern regarding the government's decision to provide power p... Read More

What does Trump mean for international climate cooperation?

India, Feb. 6 -- In his first few weeks as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed several executive orders and made numerous announcements that spell disaster for global effo... Read More

Biochars can be far more profitable and sustainable alternative to stubble burning

India, Feb. 6 -- When it comes to the issue of stubble burning, producing biochar from stubble is a sustainable alternative to burning it, which releases harmful carbon into the atmosphere. This meth... Read More

Pigeon pea farmers in dilemma as Centre extends duty-free import period for arhar dal by another year

India, Feb. 6 -- Farmers engaged in the cultivation of the highly consumed arhar or tur dal (pigeon pea) in India are currently in a dilemma. Last month, the central government extended the duty-free ... Read More

Climate change means 41% less river water flow into Mediterranean; marine life, fisheries in Adriatic & Aegean to be impacted most: Study

India, Feb. 6 -- Climate change could decrease freshwater flowing through rivers into the Mediterranean Sea to be reduced by as much as 41 per cent, according to a study published by European scientis... Read More

As told to Parliament (February 4, 2025): Two people have died due to HMPV in India

India, Feb. 6 -- A total of 59 Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been reported on the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) portal and two deaths have been reported due to co-morbidit... Read More

Climate impact: West, central Africa may lose 50% of cocoa-suitable area by 2050, finds study

India, Feb. 6 -- A new study suggests that ongoing climate change is likely to affect cocoa production in West and Central Africa. The area is responsible for over 70 per cent of the world's cocoa pro... Read More

By 2050, Africa's aquatic food supply must grow by 74% to maintain current per capita fish consumption levels: Report

India, Feb. 6 -- Fish and fishery products provide 18 per cent of animal proteins in Africa, highlighting fish's vital role in enhancing the region's food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. However... Read More

Australian scientists create 28 kangaroo embryos using IVF in conservation breakthrough

India, Feb. 6 -- A team of scientists has successfully produced the first kangaroo embryos using in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a technique commonly used in humans and domesticated animals. This breakt... Read More

International Big Cat Alliance comes into force as a treaty-based inter-governmental international organisation

India, Feb. 6 -- The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 9, 2023, has officially come into force from January 23, 2025, according to an official st... Read More

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