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Scientists discover rising heat leaves trees struggling to turn sunlight into energy: 57 million hectares of tropical forests already affected; Heat waves goes beyond photosynthesis limits- War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran's endangered wildlife
- Scientists detect Earth's deadliest extinction signs in today's oceans: Great Dying started with warming seas and oxygen loss; 70% of land animals vanished
- More than 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England, researchers sayOver 2,700 people died in England and Wales due to recent heatwaves. Experts used weather data and climate models for this mortality estima...13 Jul, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- NMCG restoring five wetlands in Ganga basin, plans to expand conservation effortsThe National Mission for Clean Ganga is restoring five wetlands across three states. Conservation efforts will expand to other high-priorit...12 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
- Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is helping power its factory, cut emissions and boost biodiversityVolkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar pa...11 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Can thickening Arctic ice with seawater slow its decline? Successful trial faces major hurdlesScientists tested a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater. This process created a thicker and more reflective ice layer duri...11 Jul, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
- Engage in the solar geoengineering debate: Why India must shape the rules before the sun goes dimSolar radiation modification offers potential climate solutions but demands careful governance. This technology could cool the planet while...10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...10 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Smarter citizens for dumbed-down citiesIndian cities face chronic waterlogging each monsoon season. This recurring problem stems from poor civic planning and administrative negle...10 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sir David Attenborough: 'We live our comfortable lives in the shadow of a disaster of our own making...'- Thought-provoking lesson on environmental responsibility, and why protecting nature begins with the choices we make by the British naturalistSir David Attenborough's poignant remarks draw a connection between our comfortable lives and the looming environmental crises we face. He ...09 Jul, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the cityMumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual ave...09 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Western Europe logs hottest June on record as climate change fuels harsher heatwavesWestern Europe recorded its hottest June ever as a severe heatwave gripped the continent. This extreme weather event followed an early spri...09 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surgeWestern Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent...09 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- 'Paryavaran Mantralay' has become 'Pravachan Mantralay': Congress leader Jairam RameshThe Congress party alleged a governance collapse within the Union environment ministry. Four close aides to Minister Bhupendra Yadav were r...08 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warnsEurope faces more deadly weeks as a new heatwave forms over the Atlantic. Temperatures in Portugal and Spain are expected to reach forty-th...07 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- Scientists discover new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species in Mexico's cloud forests: Here's why they glowMexico's cloud forests are home to newly discovered bioluminescent fungi, some species entirely new to science. These glowing mushrooms, be...04 Jul, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...04 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
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