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Sydney: Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has estimated that 76.8 percent of corals across the world would catch disease by 2100 amid global warming.
A new study has found that the Arctic would be 'ice-free' by as early as the 2030s.
Guwahati/IBNS: Renowned herpetologist Jayaditya Purkayastha has expressed concern over the dwindling number of ponds in urban spaces and their adverse effects on the ecosystem.
Kohima/IBNS: Nagaland took significant steps to address the pressing issue of climate change by conducting plantation and cleanliness drives across the state on Monday to mark World Environment Day. The theme for this year's observance was "Beat Plastic Pollution."
When it comes to fighting for a sustainable future, the world’s cities are “critical battlegrounds” and more important than ever to making multilateralism work for all, said the UN chief in a video message on Monday to the United Nations Habitat Assembly.
In a concerted effort to facilitate a smooth and COVID-free experience for Hajj pilgrims, a dedicated vaccination drive was organized in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhaderwah/Jammu: In a momentous declaration during the inauguration of the Lavender festival, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh hailed Bhaderwah as the unparalleled Lavender capital of India and a burgeoning Agri Startup hub.
Toronto/IBNS: Officials ordered evacuation for people living around Ontario'sCentennial Lake to evacuate their homes in the wake of the forest fire burning in the area west of Calabogie.
As the World Environment Day (steered by the United Nations Environment Programme or UNEP), observed across the globe on June 5, enters its 50th year, we are faced with the indomitable challenge of plastic pollution.
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Monday announced that the state has witnessed 55 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in energy production after the implementation of the Solar Power Policy, on the occasion of World Environment Day.
New York: As international negotiators committed to hammering out a draft treaty by November on ending plastic pollution, the UN chief stressed in his message for World Environment Day on Monday, the importance of curbing the “catastrophic” consequences of waste plastics.
New Delhi: State-owned coal miners are taking various initiatives to make coal mining a sustainable exercise in line with India’s vision to be net zero by 2070.
New York: Cutting boards are handy tools found in most homes and restaurant kitchens. But a small-scale study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology suggests that they are an overlooked source of micrometer-sized particles.
Srinagar: Gurudwara Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar recently organized a free medical camp in the city, media reports said.
Dallas: 1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease.
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir showed its humanitarian side as people crowdfunded more than 80 lakh rupees in less than 24 hours for the treatment of a 24-year-old who is battling Leukemia.
Losing loved ones can take a major toll not just on psychological well-being but also on physical health. Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure.
Kabul: Afghanistan has reported the fourth case of Polio this year in Bihsud district of Nangarhar province, media reports said.
Dhaka: Bangladesh registered two deaths due to COVID-19 for the first time in 66 days, as per data released by the government on Friday.
Nova Scotia/IBNS: The out of control historic fire that has been burning for nearly a week near Barrington Lake in Nova Scotia's southwestern region reportedly continued to grow overnight Thursday.
New York: The world must combat the “toxic tidal wave” of plastic pollution that threatens human rights, two UN independent experts said on Thursday.
Tokyo: The Japanese authorities on Friday issued an order to evacuate 138,700 residents of the southern prefectures of the country, due to the danger of powerful typhoon Mawar, which is approaching the south-eastern coast of the archipelago, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.
Uppsala: In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep.
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh received a record 325 per cent rainfall and the Mercury plummeted to an all time low over the last seven days, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said on Wednesday.
New York: Global warming’s devastating effects on the world’s sea ice, icebergs and glaciers – part of what is known as the cryosphere – need to be better understood and mitigated, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
Jiuquan/China: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the Tianhe core module of the space station several hours later, following the launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
A former top Chinese government scientist has said the possibility of a leak of COVID-19 virus from a laboratory should not be ruled out.
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