New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu
A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, was discovered in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, India. The species, named after the black…
Environment & Ecology
India Becomes World’s Top Plastic Polluter
India has become the world’s top plastic polluter, producing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, accounting for 20% of global plastic emissions. A recent…
World Experiences Hottest Northern Hemisphere Summer
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Study on Water Security Risks in Major River Basins
A study published in Nature Water highlights severe water security risks in the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, and Congo river basins due to poor governance and…
Discovery of Arnoux’s Beaked Whales
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Greece Declares Emergency Over Dead Fish Flood
Greece has declared a state of emergency in Volos after floods caused massive numbers of dead fish to wash up in the Pagasetic Gulf. The…
Activists Urge Review of EU’s 2030 Emission Goals
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Iran Village May Record Highest Heat Index
On August 28, 2024, a village on Iran’s southern coast may have recorded the highest-ever heat index of 82.2°C, raising global climate concerns. The heat…
Vulture Count 2024 Initiative
WWF-India’s “Vulture Count 2024” project, running from September 7 to October 6, 2024, focuses on counting critically endangered vultures and raising awareness of their ecological…
