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Historic Treaty! UN Members Agree To Protect High Seas After Two Decades Of Discussions

The high seas that begin at the border of countries' exclusive economic zones, do not fall under the jurisdiction of any country. Despite comprising more than 60 per cent of the world's oceans and nearly half the planet's surface, it has received less attention due to this.

In A First! Scotland Prohibits Use Of Anaesthetics After Study Reveals It To Be 2,500 Times More Harmful Than CO2

Anaesthetic gases were found to contribute to global warming with a potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. By forbidding hospitals from using the anaesthetic desflurane, Scotland becomes the first country to make waves to a greener healthcare sector.

Call For Action! Single-Use Plastic To Double By 2050 In G20 Countries, Says study

While promises have been made to globally tackle climate change, a recent report published by Back to Blue says otherwise. The report suggests that the plastic use in G20 countries is expected to double by 2050.

Avoiding Another ‘Great Dying’: Scientists Believe Zoo Gatekeep Conservation Of Near-Extinct Species

"We may be losing species at a faster rate than in any of Earth's past extinctions," claim International scientists who point to the understanding that re-wilding the extinct-in-the-wild species is the only way to ensure their conservation.

Climate Change Alarms! Himachal Faces 36% Rain Deficit, Prepares For Drought-Like Conditions

Back in 2022, Himachal experienced one of the highest deficit rainfalls which led to record crop losses and drinking water shortage. In an attempt to address it effectively in 2023, the government has pressed the alarm over an impending water crisis.

World’s Forests Losing Ability To Absorb Carbon Due To Climate Change, Reveals Study

Increased human activities have placed a ticking bomb on the world's forests. The dramatic changes have led the forests to lose their ability to absorb carbon and made them more prone to the impact of climate change.

BTS: How Switch Mobility With Schbang Offered Its Masterpiece With Sustainability And Tech At Its Forefront

Remember those double-decker electric buses with a modern twist that revived Mumbai's 70-year love for the historic red buses?

Sustainably Powered Future! Dubai To Launch Hydrogen Refuel Stations For Cars

The zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles replace traditional energy sources and paves the way for a cleaner and much efficient transportation. With Dubai signing the new public-private partnership to expand the hydrogen market, the world has lessons to take on adopting sustainable solutions.

Need For Resiliency! Many Indian Cities At High-Risk Of Climate Hazards To Built Environment, Know More

Climate change and hazards can be visibly seen with the damage it leaves behind on the physical structures built by humans. A study conducted by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI) found that globally Asia dominates the list with about 114 cities out of the Top 200 at risk in 2050.

Air Pollutants Can Speed Up Bone Loss Among Postmenopausal Women, Reveals Study

About one in two women over 50 years of age experience a bone fracture because of osteoporosis. The latest research confirms that poor air quality is a factor that can speed up bone density loss among post-menopausal women.

Declining Air Quality! Rural Villages Account For 41% Of Atmospheric Pollution, Reveals Study

The study titled "Air Quality Trends in Rural India," recorded the Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the rural pockets and could notice a trend of rising air pollution. Rural villages accounted for 41 per cent of the overall NO2 pollution in India.

Warnings Blare For Indian Cities With Global Sea-Level Rise: WMO Report

With a 7,500-kilometer-long coastline divided into nine coastal states, India is among the countries that would face devastating impacts of the global sea level rise, according to the World Meteorological Organization report.

Greener Vision! This Company Turns Waste Chips Packets Into Sunglasses

Envisioning a solution for the growing plastic waste, Ashaya has come up with an innovative product - a sunglass made out of waste chips packets. A Twitter thread about the product story is now going viral and winning hearts.

Drought-Ridden Food Bowl! Know How Water Scarcity Impacts Thousands Of Farmers In Maharashtra

Water scarcity has been a long-going crisis in Maharashtra and farmers continue to be at the receiving end of the drought situation. While the entire country relies on the grain producers, here's how they struggle and survive to ensure food reaches every plate.

From Greenery To Garbage: Kodagu’s Forests Pile Up With Illegal Waste Dumped From Kerala

Protected forest lands in the country are often placed under the threat of garbage piles left behind by tourists and others. Residents and foresters attempt to keep their lands clean, but it's quite the challenge with state's illegally dumping their garbage in the border zones.

Protecting Wildlife! Bihar To Increase Population Of One-Horned Rhinos By 3% Every Year

In a measure to protect and conserve the population of the great one-horned Rhinos, Bihar would be conducting one of the biggest breeding programmes seen in the country. The announcement comes as a part of the Chitwan Declaration signed by the Asian Rhino Range Countries.

Threatened Ecosystems! Deep Sea Mining Noises Disrupt Whale’s Communication Frequencies, Reveals Study

Mining the seabeds was known to come along with several environmental problems, and a recent study reveals that the mining noises interferes with the whale's ability to communicate with one another.

Gold Coin For Plastic Waste! Know About This Kashmir Village’s Unique Clean-Up Mission

A gold coin for every 20 quintals of polythene. An idea envisioned by a village sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir is now making waves and setting examples of driving community efforts for a cleaner environment.

‘Tipping Point For Power Emissions’: Renewable Energy To Cover Global Energy Demands By 2025, Says Report

"The good news is that renewables and nuclear power are growing quickly enough to meet almost all this additional appetite," claimed International Energy Agency's Executive Director. Majority of the power demand is expected to come from Asian countries - India and China.

‘White Ice To Dark Lakes’: Antarctic Sheets Melting Hit Record Low In January, Says Climate Monitor

Instead of bouncing back 90 per cent of the sun's heat, the melted ice would now absorb it and increase the temperature across Earth. The ice that acted as a buffer against the glaring heat has been reduced to thin layers at record levels by January.

World Wildlife Day: Conserve All That Is Left Of Last-Standing Ecosystem In Bengaluru, Say Experts

J&K;: Official Procedures Rushed, Bypassed To Build New High Court On Protected Forest Land, 38,000 Trees On Line

1900 Deaths, Over 3 Million Displaced In North India Due To Floods: Global Climate Report

India Reported Most Number Of Pollution-Related Deaths In 2017: Report

When Over a Thousand Die and Millions Are Displaced, Southeast Asia’s Floods Become a Warning the World Must Not Ignore

As unprecedented floods sweep Southeast Asia, millions suffer in silence while global attention lags, exposing dangerous inequalities in climate reporting and the escalating threat facing every nation.

Nation Builders 2024 – Mahindra:  Forging a Resilient Future, Anchoring National Development

Mahindra's unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation