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World’s Water Cycle Becoming Unpredictable, UN Study

October 9, 2024

The United Nations has raised the alarm about a serious crisis caused by climate change, marked by more severe floods and droughts. On October 7, 2024, a UN report revealed that the world’s rivers had their driest conditions in over ..

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Negro River Hits Record Low Amid Severe Drought Crisis

October 7, 2024

The Negro River, an important part of the Amazon River system, is facing its worst drought in more than 122 years. On October 4, 2024, the water levels in Manaus, a city near the river, dropped to just 12.66 meters, ..

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Butterfly Migration Thrives In Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats

October 5, 2024

Tamil Nadu recently saw a massive migration of butterflies from the Danainae sub-family, specifically the species called ‘tigers and crows.’ These butterflies moved from the Eastern Ghats (a mountain range in India) toward the Western Ghats. This migration in 2023 ..

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New Invasive Flatworm Species Discovered in Southeastern USA

September 30, 2024

A new species of flatworm, called Amaga pseudobama, has been found in the southern United States, especially in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. This adds to the list of invasive flatworm species in the area. Discovery and Identification Scientists first ..

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‘Most Dangerous Bird in the World’ Faces Extinction Threat

September 30, 2024

The cassowary, often called the ‘most dangerous bird in the world,’ is at risk due to hunting and habitat loss. With fewer than 5,000 left in Australia, efforts to protect this species are becoming more urgent. What is a Cassowary? ..

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Nagar Van Yojana Surpasses Target with 111 Urban Forests

September 24, 2024

The Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) was launched by the Government of India in 2020 to increase the amount of greenery in cities. Within the first 100 days of this new initiative, the government aimed to create 100 urban forests, called ..

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Amazon Faces Severe Drought and Record Wildfires in 2024

September 23, 2024

In 2023, the Amazon region faced one of its worst droughts ever, leading to a significant drop in water levels in major rivers like the Solimoes. By September 2024, the water level in the Madeira River in Porto Velho dropped ..

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Hottest August Recorded: Climate Records Continue to Break

September 18, 2024

The Earth has been experiencing record-breaking heat more frequently, with August 2024 becoming the hottest August ever recorded in 175 years. This pattern of extreme temperatures is a clear sign of how climate change is affecting the planet. Global Temperature ..

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