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First Walrus Death From Bird Flu in Arctic

May 2, 2024

Recently, a researcher from the Norwegian Polar Institute, Christian Lydersen, reported the first case of a walrus dying from bird flu on Hopen Island in the Svalbard archipelago. Around six dead walruses were found in the Svalbard islands, located 1,000 ..

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Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH): World’s Deepest Blue Hole discovered in Mexico

May 1, 2024

Researchers have discovered the world’s deepest known blue hole, the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH), located in Chetumal Bay off the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. New measurements indicate that the TJBH extends at least 1,380 feet (420 meters) below sea ..

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Alok Shukla Awarded Goldman Environmental Prize for 2024

May 1, 2024

Alok Shukla, a 43-year-old environmental activist from Chhattisgarh, India, has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for 2024. Shukla led a successful grassroots campaign to protect 445,000 acres of the biodiversity-rich Hasdeo Aranya forests from the development of 21 ..

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G7 Discusses Coal Phase-Out by 2035

April 30, 2024

The G7 energy ministers, during their meeting in Turin, Italy, discussed a possible time frame for phasing out coal-fired power plants as part of their commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. The discussions come in the wake of the ..

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Rapid Warming of Indian Ocean Projected: Study Report

April 30, 2024

The Indian Ocean basin, the world’s fastest warming ocean, is projected to experience accelerated warming at an alarming rate of 1.7°C to 3.8°C per century between 2020 and 2100, according to a recent report led by scientists from the Indian ..

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Red Sea Lead to Surge in Carbon Emissions

April 29, 2024

Ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area have forced hundreds of ships to divert their routes since mid-December 2023, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions. Instead of passing through the Suez Canal, vessels are sailing ..

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Tamil Nadu Conducts Nilgiri Tahr Survey with IUCN Observer

April 27, 2024

The Tamil Nadu government is conducting a three-day synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), the State animal. The survey aims to estimate the population of the endangered species, which once roamed the Anamalai and Nilgiris landscape. The International ..

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Ozone Depletion and Its Impact on Antarctic Biota

April 27, 2024

A recent study published in the journal Global Change Biology has raised concerns about the persistent ozone depletion over Antarctica and its potential consequences for the region’s plant and animal species. The study highlights that the ozone hole, which forms ..

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