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India State of Forest Report 2023

The “India State of Forest Report 2023” (ISFR 2023) was recently revealed by the Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. This biennial report, produced by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) since 1987, offers comprehensive vital ..

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US Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 61% by 2035

The United States has set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% by 2035, compared to 2005, aiming for a 50-52% reduction by 2030. The updated target is part of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to ..

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IPBES Nexus Report 2024

The Nexus Report, released by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), puts stress on the intricate connections between environmental, social, and economic issues. The report, developed over three years with input from 165 global experts, reveals that ..

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Calyptocephallela gayi

The Helmeted Water Toad, known scientifically as Calyptocephallela gayi, is a remarkable amphibian that has existed alongside dinosaurs. This species is now facing challenges in its natural habitat in Chile due to climate change and human interference. Its population has ..

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ADB Approves $42M Loan For Coastal Protection in Maharashtra

The Central government of India has recently partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance coastal protection in Maharashtra, involving a $42 million loan aimed at improving resilience against environmental challenges faced by coastal communities. The initiative is crucial ..

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India Tags First-Ever Ganges River Dolphin in Assam

India has marked milestone in wildlife conservation by tagging a Ganges River Dolphin in Assam. This unprecedented event is part of Project Dolphin, initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and other organizations, which aims to ..

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Urgent Action Needed for Assam’s Feral Horses

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently raised alarms regarding the critically endangered feral horses in Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. These horses, unique to the park, are untamed descendants of domesticated horses and their numbers are dwindling, prompting the NGT ..

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Arctic Tundra’s Carbon Release Crisis

The Arctic tundra, a cold, treeless region that has historically stored vast amounts of carbon, is changing due to climate change. However, rising temperatures are now causing it to release greenhouse gases, notably carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). Carbon ..

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