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Plastic pollution is often measured in tonnes and statistics, but those numbers can feel distant from everyday life. A new article published in The Conversation highlights how installation art is helping people experience plastic waste in a more personal and meaningful way. By transforming discarded plastic into interactive artworks, artists are encouraging communities to rethink waste, recycling and environmental responsibility. According to the article, plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental challenges of the modern era. Plastic is now found in oceans, rivers, soil, air, homes, and even inside the human body. Although waste often disappears from sight after disposal, it does not disappear from the environment, where it can remain for centuries. The article f...

  The world's mangrove forests are showing encouraging signs of recovery after decades of decline according to a new study led by researchers at Tulane University in the United States. Published in the journal Science, the study analysed four decades of satellite data and found that global mangrove forests are no longer shrinking overall. Researchers say a combination of conservation efforts, restoration projects, and the natural ability of mangroves to regenerate has helped reverse years of losses caused by deforestation, aquaculture expansion, and coastal development. Mangroves are among the planet's most valuable ecosystems. They store large amounts of carbon, protect coastlines from storms, erosion, and rising sea levels, and provide critical habitats for fish and wildlif...

  The Atlantic and Pacific oceans are simultaneously driving some of the world most severe weather extremes with scientists warning that shifting ocean conditions are exposing billions of people to dangerous heatwaves delayed monsoons and worsening climate risks. According to climate experts the warming Atlantic Ocean is intensifying powerful heat domes over Europe and North America, sending temperatures soaring to record levels. At the same time, the Pacific Ocean is witnessing the development of a strengthening El Nino, which is weakening India's southwest monsoon and contributing to one of the country's sharpest rainfall deficits in recent years. These two large scale oceanic changes are influencing weather patterns across continents creating a chain reaction that stretche...

European investigators have uncovered a massive illegal textile waste trafficking operation that saw more than 4,200 tonnes of waste shipped from Italy to Turkey in violation of environmental laws. The investigation, led by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) with support from Italy's Carabinieri and Turkish customs authorities, revealed how textile waste was deliberately mislabelled to avoid costly recycling requirements and environmental regulations. Authorities said the waste mainly contained acrylic fibres, a type of synthetic material that can remain in the environment for up to 200 years and requires specialised recycling. By falsely labelling the shipments, those involved allegedly avoided strict disposal rules while generating illegal profits. The investigation began after ...

While the Yamuna River is widely known for battling severe pollution in Delhi, hundreds of kilometres downstream in Bundelkhand it faces another serious environmental challenge large scale sand extraction. Environmental experts warn that excessive mining of river sand is damaging the river ecosystem and threatening long-term water security in one of India's most drought prone regions. During the dry season large stretches of the Yamuna riverbed become exposed, making it easier for labourers to extract sand. Workers, often using bullock carts collect sand from the riverbed to meet the growing demand of the construction industry. Sand has become one of the most heavily extracted natural resources in India due to rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development. River Ecosystem Under G...

As climate change makes rivers and lakes increasingly unreliable across Africa scientists are turning their attention underground. Researchers are mapping the continent's vast groundwater reserves to help countries secure drinking water, support agriculture and strengthen resilience against droughts in a warming climate. Africa is estimated to sit atop around 0.66 million cubic kilometres of groundwater, nearly 20 times the amount of freshwater stored in all of the continent's lakes combined. Despite this enormous resource, around 400 million people in Africa still lack access to basic drinking water services highlighting the need for better management of underground water supplies. Digital Mapping to Identify Safe and Sustainable Groundwater Sources A team of hydrogeologists and ...

The southwest monsoon is steadily advancing into more parts of northern India, but many people are wondering why large areas are still waiting for significant rainfall. According to weather experts, the answer lies in the difference between the geographical advance of the monsoon and the actual occurrence of widespread rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to move further into parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the next three to four days. However, despite this progress, much of North India continues to experience hot and dry weather with little rainfall. Monsoon Winds Have Advanced, But Rainfall Depends on Weather Systems Meteorologists exp...

As India grapples with prolonged heatwaves, a delayed monsoon and worsening water shortages, experts say the country must move beyond emergency responses and invest in long term climate resilience. Singapore, a densely populated tropical nation that has spent decades adapting to extreme heat and humidity, is increasingly being viewed as a model for managing rising temperatures through urban planning, efficient cooling systems and large scale greening. The effects of the changing climate are already visible across India. In Uttar Pradesh's Banda district, where temperatures reached record highs earlier this summer, the Ken River has begun drying up. The receding river has exposed fertile alluvial soil, prompting farmers to cultivate vegetables directly on the riverbed. Many are using por...

Volunteer led effort revived polluted London river, but authorities say work was carried out without legal permission A British environmental lawyer who organised volunteers to clean a heavily polluted river in East London is facing a criminal investigation that could result in a prison sentence of up to two years. The case has triggered widespread public debate over whether environmental regulations are discouraging community led conservation efforts while major polluters continue to escape accountability. Paul Powlesland, an environmental campaigner, led a 10-day cleanup operation along Alders Brook, a tributary of the River Roding, in late February. Working with volunteers from the River Roding Trust, the group removed around 200 bags of litter, silt, weeds and fallen branches fro...

After days of intense heat across northern India, relief may finally be on the way. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said conditions are becoming favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into several northern states over the next five to six days. The forecast comes as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and nearby regions continue to experience scorching temperatures and severe heatwave conditions. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon is expected to advance into more parts of the North Arabian Sea, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and southeast Rajasthan in phases over the coming days. Weather experts believe this progression could bring much-needed rainfall to regions that have been waiting longer than usual for the monsoon....