How Wildfire Smoke Triggers Aggression and Violence
An 11-year research analysis in Seattle shows wildfire smoke pollution is linked to increases in violent assaults. The study offer...
How House Fire Emissions Differ from Forest Fires: What the Science Shows
New lab research finds that burning synthetic and natural materials in homes releases a mix of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) t...
E-Waste Toxins Found in Dolphin & Porpoise Brains: New Study
A new study shows liquid crystal monomers from everyday electronics are accumulating in endangered dolphins and porpoises — includ...
BWAI 2.0 Highlights Mentorship Gap Among Women-Led MSMEs
A new report indicates that limited access to mentorship and networks is affecting the scaling potential of women entrepreneurs in...
Rising Air Conditioner Use May Drive Up Emissions, Study Says
Research indicates that global growth in air-conditioning use by 2050 could boost greenhouse gas emissions
Gaps in Ocean Carbon Data May Affect Climate Forecast Accuracy, Report Finds
A new report from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO highlights major gaps in scientific understanding of ho...
Plastic Recycling Terms May Confuse Policy and Public, Study Finds
New research finds that common terms like “recycling,” “upcycling,” and “downcycling” can mislead public perception and affect dec...
It Was Never A Hobby, It Was A Fear: SayTrees' Founders
Sharma’s weekend effort to save his city’s trees grew into SayTrees, a movement that has planted millions of saplings and restored...
Human Activity Increases Arctic Underwater Noise, Threatening Marine Life
New research shows melting sea ice is exposing the Arctic Ocean to more human-made noise from ships, snowmobiles, machinery, and a...
Pesticides Detected in Nearly All U.S. Streams, Study Finds
Analysis of U.S. streams shows widespread pesticide contamination, with nearly all waterways containing at least one pesticide — p...
Study Finds Plastic Bag Bans Reduce Pollution but Raise Costs for Low-Income Hou...
Research shows plastic bag bans reduce pollution but also shift costs to households, especially in poorer countries; reusable alte...
Global Air Pollution Cooperation Could Save 1.32 Million Lives by 2040
New research finds that coordinated international climate action to reduce transboundary air pollution could prevent up to 1.32 mi...
Study Finds Staple Crop Expansion Drives Global Deforestation
New research shows that rice, maize, and cassava together account for about 11% of global deforestation from 2001–2022, highlighti...
AI System Clears Clouds From Satellite Images to Improve Earth Observation
A new AI tool called SenseNet uses deep denoising to remove cloud cover from optical satellite imagery, improving clarity and data...
Tata Power, University of Warwick Partner On New Energy Systems Research
The collaboration will also explore industry-aligned executive education programmes, capability development initiatives, exchange ...
Indoor Greening Study Shows Plants Can Improve Air Quality, Comfort and Well-Bei...
New research led by the University of Surrey synthesises evidence on how indoor greenery — from houseplants to living walls — affe...
Germany’s Coasts Face Rising Sea Levels and Flood Risks
Rising sea levels along Germany’s North Sea and Baltic coasts are increasing flood risk, challenging natural buffers and existing ...
Peatland Lakes in Congo Basin Emit Ancient Carbon, New Research Shows
Scientists have found that large peatland-bordered lakes in Africa’s Congo Basin emit significant amounts of ancient carbon—some o...
Ecotourism Key To Easing Rising Human–Tiger Conflict Near Jim Corbett: Study
The clash between people and wildlife is not random. It is shaped by how we change the land. And in places like Corbett, those cha...
Over 55,000 Rural Women Benefit from PepsiCo India’s RevolutioNari Program
PepsiCo India, with Mrida Heart ‘N Soil Foundation, has supported over 55,000 rural women with skills and livelihood opportunities...
Optum India Expands Health and Skilling CSR Efforts in FY25
Optum India detailed its FY 2024–25 CSR initiatives covering health access, healthcare capacity building, skill development and en...
