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Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control

September 5, 2023

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) published its comprehensive “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control.” The report highlights that human activities have introduced approximately 37,000 alien species worldwide, including plants and animals, with over ..

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Groundwater Depletion in India to Triple by 2080 due to Global Warming

September 4, 2023

A recent report reveals that India’s groundwater depletion rate is set to triple between 2041 and 2080 due to the impacts of global warming. Despite potential increases in precipitation, rising temperatures will lead to higher demand for underground water resources, ..

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Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Impact on Global Life Expectancy

August 30, 2023

The annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) underscores air pollution’s status as a significant threat to global human health. The study reveals that despite a slight increase in global pollution ..

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G20 Governments Provide $1.4 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Support Despite Climate Goals

August 26, 2023

A recent report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has revealed that G20 governments collectively provided $1.4 trillion in subsidies, investments, and lending to cushion the fossil fuel industry and consumers after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an ..

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State of India’s Birds

August 26, 2023

A comprehensive report titled “State of India’s Birds” based on data collected from around 30,000 birdwatchers across India has highlighted concerning trends in bird populations. Out of the 338 bird species studied for changes in numbers over the last 30 ..

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Osteoarthritis Set to Affect One Billion Worldwide by 2050

August 25, 2023

A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal predicts that nearly one billion people worldwide will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050. The research analyzed 30 years of data covering over 200 countries, highlighting a rapid increase in cases due ..

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Study Reveals High Refill Rates and Limited Access Prevent the Impoverished from Utilizing LPG

August 22, 2023

A study conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ASAR, an impact start-up, has highlighted significant barriers preventing low-income households in India from transitioning to cleaner cooking fuels like LPG. The study emphasizes that lack of ..

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World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas

August 18, 2023

New data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas reveals that 25 countries, representing a quarter of the global population, face extreme water stress, consuming over 80% of their renewable water supply for various purposes. These nations ..

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