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Mar62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Avalanche Strikes Sonamarg, No Casualties Reported

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An avalanche hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg tourist resort on Wednesday, officials confirmed. The incident occurred in Sarbal village, the last inhabited area in the Kashmir Valley. While no casualties or damage have been reported, the avalanche triggered panic among residents. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of locals and tourists. From News Desk

Mar62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Faces 24.7% GDP Loss by 2070 Due to Climate Change

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India could lose 24.7% of its GDP by 2070 due to climate-related disruptions, warned Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at the World Sustainable Summit organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on Wednesday. Yadav emphasized that the Global South, led by India, is now driving the global climate agenda. He highlighted India’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, stating, “In 2020 alone, India cut emissions by 7.93%.” Despite facing severe climate challenges, India continues to push for sustainable solutions. He urged developed nations to fulfill their financial and technological commitments under the Paris Agreement, stressing the importance of global cooperation in strengthening climate action. He also called for reforms in global governance to ensure eq...

Mar62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Researchers Portable Lab Detect Dangerous Avian Flu in Antarctica

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Biosecurity efforts in remote regions have taken a major leap forward with the introduction of a portable laboratory capable of on-site testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1. Minister for Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard announced the breakthrough following successful trials conducted by Biosecurity New Zealand during an expedition to Antarctica. The portable lab was tested aboard the icebreaker MV Argus, where researchers used it to locate, sample, and analyze potential HPAI H5N1 cases under extreme conditions. The development comes at a critical time, as the virus first detected in 2020 has spread globally and was confirmed on the Antarctic Peninsula in February 2024. Affected species include brown skuas, Adélie penguins, snowy sheathbills, and Antarctic fur seals. "T...

Mar52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Fuels Rising Urban Fire Risks Across 20 countries

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A new study published in Nature Cities has revealed that climate change is intensifying the threat of urban fires worldwide, with cities facing a significant rise in fire incidents if global temperatures continue to climb. Fire Risk Increases with Rising Temperatures Researchers analyzed fire data and maximum temperatures from over 2,800 cities across 20 countries, covering 20% of the global population. The study found that if global warming exceeds 4°C, the world could witness: 300,000 fire-related deaths and over a million injuries by 2100. A 22.2% rise in outdoor fires and an 11.6% increase in vehicle fires. A 3.3% increase in vehicle fires and a 6.9% rise in outdoor fires for every 1°C rise in temperature. Building fires, however, may decline by 4.6% due to better f...

Mar52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

California Billion Dollar Fisheries Face Collapse as Ocean Heats Up climate change

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In a dire warning for California fishing industry according to study the state’s most valuable marine species are on the brink of collapse due to climate change. Rising ocean temperatures, acidification and habitat loss threaten Dungeness crab, Pacific herring and red abalone, endangering fisheries worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The study conducted by UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis, found that several key species could face severe declines by 2100, with some already in crisis: Dungeness crab – A $45 million industry at risk as warming waters disrupt their lifecycle. Red abalone – Once a $44 million recreational fishery, it has been shut down since 2018 due to ocean heatwaves. Pacific herring – Stocks in San Francisco Bay have collapsed by 75%, pushing fishers out of busin...

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Urban Expansion Drains 64.6 billion cubic Groundwater Reserves in Five Indian States

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A groundbreaking hydrology model based study has established a direct link between rapid urbanisation and alarming decline in groundwater reserves across five Indian states. Published in the Hydrogeology Journal the research titled Detection and Socio-economic Attribution of Groundwater Depletion in India presents a stark warning about the scale of groundwater loss particularly in northern and northwestern India. According to the study led by Gautam Kunwar from the University of Texas Austin, India has lost approximately 64.6 billion cubic metres of groundwater over the past two decades. While irrigation remains a key driver of depletion, the study highlights that urbanisation and industrialisation are equally responsible for falling groundwater levels a factor that has often been overl...

Mar42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Urbanisation Disappear Eight Dragonfly Species from Pune as 27 New Ones Discovered

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A recent study has revealed a dramatic shift in Pune’s dragonfly population, with eight species vanishing while 27 new species have been discovered. Conducted by researchers and citizen scientists, the study attributes the loss of local species to land-use changes, water pollution, shifting weather patterns, and rapid urbanisation. Published in the International Journal of Tropical Insect Science the research was led by scientists from Maharashtra Institute of Technology-World Peace University and conducted between 2019 and 2022 across 52 locations in Pune. The city, which falls within the Western Ghats and Deccan Peninsula biogeographic zones, is home to a rich diversity of odonates, the insect order that includes dragonflies and damselflies. Dragonflies as Environmental Indicators ...

Mar42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unplanned Urbanisation Fuels Rising Heat Managing Blue-Green Spaces Key to Mitigation

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Urbanisation is coming at the cost of natural blue and green spaces leading to a surge in surface temperatures and exacerbating the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Researchers warn that without sustainable urban planning or urban centres especially in developing nations like India will face hazardous heat stress, threatening both human health and local ecosystems. Urbanisation and Rising Temperatures The C(UN) estimates that by 2050, 68% of the global population will live in urban areas, with 90% of this growth concentrated in Asia and Africa. As a result, the rate of urban land expansion is already twice as fast as population growth, leading to a dramatic transformation of landscapes. Studies project that by the end of the 21st century, the Land Surface Temperature (LST) could ri...

Mar12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Taranaki Drought Declared Medium-Scale Adverse Event as Farmers Struggle

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New Zealand’s Taranaki region has been officially classified as experiencing a medium-scale adverse event due to persistent drought conditions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced. The extreme heat and lack of rainfall have severely impacted pasture growth, forcing many farmers to sell livestock early or rely on stored feed. "Conditions on the ground are becoming extremely difficult," McClay said. "Taranaki is experiencing persistent dry weather, and we recognize the toll this is taking on the farming community." In response, the government has allocated $30,000 to rural support groups providing direct aid to affected farmers. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is also monitoring conditions nationwide to determine if further intervention is needed. Rural Communities ...

Feb282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Devastating Earthquake Strikes Nepal High Casualties Feared as Tremors Shake Himalayan Region

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Kathmandu: A powerful earthquake struck Nepal early Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves across the Himalayan region and triggering widespread destruction. The tremors, felt in neighboring India, China, and Bhutan, caused buildings to collapse, landslides to block key highways, and panic among millions. The full scale of the disaster is yet to be determined, but officials fear high casualties as rescue efforts intensify. According to seismologists, the quake was a result of the Indian tectonic plate pushing into the Eurasian plate at a rate of approximately 5 cm per year, a process that continuously builds stress beneath the Earth's surface. When this stress reaches a breaking point, it is released as a powerful seismic event. The Himalayas, being one of the most geologically active regi...