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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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Typhoon Yagi

September 17, 2024

In early September 2024, Typhoon Yagi became the strongest storm of the year in Asia, hitting several countries like Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. It caused devastating winds and heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and landslides. These natural disasters forced ..

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Ecological Degradation in Veli-Akkulam Lake

September 13, 2024

A recent study presented by researchers from the University of Kerala at the ECSA 60 conference in Hangzhou has uncovered a significant ecological decline in Veli-Akkulam Lake. Over the past 30 years, the lake’s ecosystem has been deeply affected by ..

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Ozone Pollution Hurts Tropical Forest Growth, Study Finds

September 13, 2024

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has revealed that ozone pollution is harming the growth of tropical forests, causing them to lose nearly 300 million tonnes of carbon every year. This is a big concern because tropical forests play ..

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Researchers Discover Endangered Myristica Swamp Forest in Maharashtra

September 11, 2024

Researchers near the Goa-Maharashtra border have recently discovered a sacred Myristica swamp forest in Kumbral, Maharashtra. This finding highlights the importance of local communities in preserving rare ecosystems. Sacred groves like this are often protected due to cultural beliefs, in ..

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