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Jan242026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

America Forests Are Storing More Carbon Than They Have in Decades, New Analysis Shows

Forests across the United States have absorbed carbon at an unusually high rate over the past two decades, turning them into one of the country’s most significant natural allies in slowing climate change. A new scientific analysis shows that this surge is the result of a complex interaction between climate trends and human decisions about how forests are managed and conserved. Researchers from Ohio State University analysed national forest inventory data to separate carbon gains driven by natural factors from those influenced by land use and forest management. The findings suggest that U.S. forests are currently holding more carbon than at any point in recent history, but scientists caution that this trend may not continue indefinitely. Climate Conditions and Fore...

Jan242026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

How Hoverflies Quietly Keep Ecosystems Alive

Climate Actions, Environment

In the global conversation on pollinators, bees dominate attention. They are celebrated, studied, and protected. But behind this familiar narrative exists a quieter workforce that sustains ecosystems with remarkable efficiency hoverflies. Often mistaken for bees or wasps, hoverflies are the world’s second-largest group of non-bee pollinators. Despite their importance, they remain largely invisible in public discourse, conservation planning, and policy frameworks, even as pollinator populations decline worldwide. Insects form the backbone of global food systems, pollinating more than 70 per cent of cultivated crops and nearly 90 per cent of flowering plants. While bees receive most of the credit, flies particularly hoverflies support at least 551 plant species across 71 families. Thei...

Dec162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Tamil Nadu Study Shows Integrated Rice Farming Can Cut Emissions and Boost Yields

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A rice field that supports fish, ducks, and a floating green mat of Azolla may appear unconventional, but a two-year field study by the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, suggests that such integrated farming could offer a practical response to climate change in paddy cultivation. The approach not only reduced greenhouse gas emissions significantly but also delivered a sharp increase in grain yield. The study was conducted during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 samba seasons and compared conventional rice monoculture with an integrated farming system that combines biological inputs and multiple farm components. Greenhouse gas footprint reduced by nearly one third Researchers found that the integrated rice farming system reduced the overall climate ch...

Nov202025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Ladakh Crisis Heat, History, and the Fight for Survival in India’s Strategic North

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Leh - Ladakh, the high-altitude cold desert, finds itself at a critical confluence of environmental devastation, political suspension, and geopolitical tension, threatening India’s strategic posture on its northern frontier. Separated from Jammu and Kashmir and placed under direct Central administration in August 2019 with promises of faster development, the region is now defined by widespread public agitation demanding statehood and constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule. The Looming Crisis of the Third Pole The crisis in Ladakh is fundamentally ecological. As a vital part of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan ecosystem often called the planet’s "Third Pole" the region's glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate. Between 2011 and 2020 these glaciers, which feed major rivers like...

Nov192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Supreme Court Bars Tiger Safaris in Core Areas, Orders Urgent Habitat Protection

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The Supreme Court of India has delivered a pivotal judgment aimed at reinforcing the protection of Tiger Reserves, strictly prohibiting the establishment of tiger safaris within the core or critical tiger habitat areas. A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, mandated that any new tiger safari must be situated only on "non-forest land" or "degraded forest land" in the buffer zone, provided it does not compromise a designated tiger corridor. New Norms for Tiger Safaris and Conservation The bench introduced stringent conditions for the operation of any approved tiger safari. Critically, a safari can only be established in association with a full-fledged rescue and rehabilitation centre for tigers, which will house conflict, injured, or abandoned animals. Only the...

Sep252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

China Unveils Ambitious Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2035

Climate Actions, Environment

BEIJING — China has announced a new and ambitious plan to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and dramatically shift its energy consumption towards renewable sources. Unveiled by President Xi Jinping at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the plan outlines a series of key targets to be met by 2035. Key Targets for Emissions and Energy As part of its updated climate commitments, China aims to cut its economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by between 7% and 10% by 2035. This reduction is intended to be achieved through a major transition in the nation's energy mix. President Xi Jinping highlighted that by 2035, non-fossil fuels will account for more than 30% of China's total energy consumption. To meet this target, the country plans a monumental expansion o...

Sep252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Communities Pay the Hidden Price of Plastic Production, Report Finds

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

GENEVA — While the world's attention has focused on plastic waste polluting oceans, a new report and on-the-ground accounts reveal a hidden crisis: communities living near petrochemical plants are paying a heavy health and environmental price for plastic convenience. The findings emerge as global negotiations for a binding plastics treaty ended without consensus on capping production. A Shared Struggle from Texas to Gujarat The human cost of plastic production is evident in communities thousands of miles apart. In Houston, Texas, a resident named Yvette Arellano suffers from frequent nosebleeds, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions linked to living near the petrochemical complex. She is not alone, as a 2024 Amnesty International report found a range of health issues, including he...

Aug82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

SA Sets 2035 Climate Goal Strengthens Energy Partnership with Nigeria

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South Africa has announced a new plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to limit them to between 320 and 380 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2035. This move is part of the country’s commitment to fight climate change while still protecting jobs and boosting the economy. The announcement came from Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni during a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday. She said the government is focused on a “just energy transition”—shifting to clean energy in a way that safeguards workers and vulnerable communities. The target was set after detailed studies on future emissions, renewable energy plans, energy efficiency goals, and South Africa legal obligations under the Paris Agreement. Officials say it shows the country is serious about joining global ef...

Jun92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

River Yatra Rekindles Ancient Ties to Save a Dying Himalayan Lifeline to Vanishing

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In the dense Himalayan folds of Uttarakhand, where the Nayar River once flowed with grace and abundance, there is now a troubling silence. Water thins, vegetation withers, and in some places, the once-lush slopes show little new plant growth. While grazing has been absent here for decades, signs of disrupted natural regeneration are everywhere. This ecological imbalance is not isolated. Scientific studies have long suggested that regulated grazing, rather than bans, plays a crucial role in ecosystem health. A 2010 paper in Ecology Letters found that controlled grazing helps maintain biomass balance, improve nutrient cycling, and support diverse vegetation. In the Valley of Flowers in Chamoli, a blanket ban on grazing led to a troubling shift dominant grasses took over, biodiversity shr...

Jun52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heat Rising, Warnings Failing: Why Early Action Is Crucial to Combat Global Heatwaves

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As scorching temperatures shatter records with alarming frequency, a new era of climate danger is unfolding across the globe. From the U.S. to South Asia, heatwaves are no longer rare occurrences they're becoming the new normal. Today, on Heat Action Day, as communities around the world raise awareness of the dangers of extreme heat, it is clear that awareness alone is not enough. Action must follow swiftly, inclusively, and equitably. Across every continent, extreme heat is quietly claiming lives and overwhelming systems. It spares no part of daily life: hospitals overflow, energy grids collapse, outdoor labor becomes perilous, and students struggle to learn inside sweltering classrooms. In Nepal’s rural Madesh region, a recent study by Mercy Corps lays bare the educational conseque...