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  • The Great Lakes: Facing a Future Without Ice?

    A chilling warning emerges for North America's iconic Great Lakes. According to scientists, climate change poses a grave threat to their winter ice cover, potentially leading to its permanent disappearance by the 2060s. This chilling prediction highlights the far-reaching consequences of rising global temperatures.

  • Global Report Warns of Extinction Threat to Migratory Species

    A newly released report, the first of its kind, reveals that 97% of migratory fish species are on the verge of extinction, raising alarming concerns. Overexploitation and habitat loss, primarily due to human activities, pose the greatest threats to all migratory species, according to the State of the World’s Migratory Species report

  • India Mandates New Renewable Energy Consumption Standards Starting April 2024

    Beginning April 1, 2024, India plans to impose new standards for distribution licensees to ensure that a specific amount of electricity consumption comes from renewable energy sources.

  • India's Economic Potential and Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth

    PK Mishra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary, highlighted the significance of sustainable growth during the 56th Annual Conference of the Odisha Economic Association in Sambalpur, Odisha. Mishra remarked that great growth without sustainability would be meaningless.

  • World Fights to Achieve Sustainability Goals

    The clock is ticking on the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN, aiming to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030.

  • Assam Governor Urges Departments to Embrace Sustainability Goals

    Assam's Governor recently delivered a powerful message, urging all government departments to align their work with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 interconnected goals, ranging from poverty eradication to climate action, provide a roadmap for a more just and sustainable future.

  • Pune Zoo Goes Green with Free Cloth Bags for Visitors

    The animals at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune might not be able to appreciate it, but they're about to benefit from a human-driven eco-revolution. The zoo is taking a big step towards sustainability by ditching plastic and offering free cloth bags to visitors.

  • Is an Increase in Diarrhea Connected with Climate Change?

    Mother Nature's mood swings are making us sick, literally. Climate change is fueling a rise in diarrhoeal diseases, and it's not just a coincidence. The erratic weather we're experiencing, with its wild swings between floods and droughts, is playing havoc with our water sources. Floods contaminate them with nasty pathogens like bacteria and viruses, while droughts shrink them, making them more susceptible to pollution.

  • Maharashtra Facing Growing Climate Concerns

    Maharashtra is sweating it out, literally. Studies reveal a worrying trend: the number of scorching days has doubled in recent decades, making life and agriculture tougher. Droughts are biting harder too, threatening food security and economic stability. Deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable water practices are being blamed for this climate cocktail.

  • Toxic Foam Scums the Sacred Indrayani River in Pune

    The holy Indrayani River, a lifeline for Pune and a pilgrimage site is drowning in a thick blanket of toxic foam. This alarming sight points to a cocktail of pollutants poisoning the river, threatening not only its ecosystem but also public health.