Category: Knowledge
Southeast Asia Unlikely to Meet 2030 Health SDGs, Study Finds
New research published in PLOS Medicine finds that all ASEAN nations are likely to miss health-related SDG targets by 2030 due to ...
Study Finds Women and Young People Most Affected by Climate Anxiety
A study by Leipzig and TU Dortmund Universities reveals women and young people are most affected by climate anxiety, which can red...
Vanishing Lifelines: The Story of the Tamsa River
The Tamsa River on the UP–MP border holds ecological and spiritual significance. Once sacred, now under threat from pollution, its...
How to Stay Cool and Safe During a Heatwave Without Air Conditioning
As heatwaves worsen due to climate change, this guide outlines simple and effective ways to stay cool and safe without air conditi...
UK Faces Increasing Risk of Prolonged and Intense Heat Waves, Met Office Warns
A new UK Met Office study warns that climate change could cause heat waves lasting over a month and more frequent 40°C+ days, urgi...
Cardiff Scientists Reveal Wet Wipe Pollution Levels in UK Rivers
Cardiff University scientists have developed a model estimating that 100kg of wet wipes enter the Taff River annually, contributin...
Glass Bottles Contain More Microplastics Than Plastic Ones: French Study
A French food safety study has found that drinks in glass bottles contain five to 50 times more microplastics than those in plasti...
Plastic Bag Bans and Fees Cut Shoreline Litter by Up to 47%, Study Finds
A study by the University of Delaware and Columbia University finds plastic bag bans and fees reduce shoreline plastic bag litter ...
Mauritius Faces Severe Water Crisis, Researchers Recommend Ten New Reservoirs
Mauritius faces a water crisis due to climate change and rising demand. Experts recommend building ten reservoirs to capture river...
83% of Climate-Critical Fungi Still Unidentified
83% of climate-critical fungi remain unnamed and unknown, hindering conservation efforts. New study calls for global action to pro...
Noise Pollution from Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Pacific Marine Ecosystems
A new study warns that deep-sea mining noise in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone may disrupt marine life, urging transparency...
Bharalu River: Urban Waterway of Guwahati Undergoing Strategic Review
The Bharalu River in Guwahati, Assam, has long played an essential role in the city’s drainage and ecology. Today, it is part of o...
Drawbacks of Bulk Groceries: A Closer Look at Sustainability Claims
Bulk grocery shopping is widely promoted as an eco-friendly alternative, but research shows hidden drawbacks including hygiene ris...
Plastic-Free Future: Korea to Host World Environment Day 2025
World Environment Day 2025 will be observed on June 5 with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Hosted by the Republic of Korea, th...
World Environment Day 2025 Focuses on Beating Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day 2025, observed on 5 June, focuses on “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Hosted by the Republic of Korea, the event ca...
Five-Year Forecast Predicts More Extreme Heat, Fires, and Temperature Records
A five-year climate forecast predicts more record-breaking heat, wildfires, and extreme weather events, with rising chances of sur...
Superpowers Compete for Arctic Influence Amid Melting Ice and Geopolitical Tensi...
Global powers including China, Russia, the US, and Europe are competing for control of the Arctic amid rapidly melting ice, unlock...
Soviet Nuclear Attempts to Reverse Siberian Rivers Marked by Failure and Controv...
The Soviet Union’s 1970s project to reverse Siberian rivers using nuclear explosions failed amid environmental risks and political...
NOAA Predicts Above-Average 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Key Drivers Explaine...
NOAA forecasts a busier-than-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 19 named storms. Experts explain the role of sea su...
Chesapeake Bay Faces Increasing Marine Heatwaves, Satellite Study Finds
A University of Maryland study shows rising marine heatwaves in Chesapeake Bay over the past two decades, using satellite data to ...
Microplastic Contamination Found in Fully Protected Marine Areas of Brazil
Microplastic pollution is present even in Brazil’s fully protected marine areas, threatening marine ecosystems despite strict cons...
