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In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies

India, April 30 -- After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways As many as 217 countries will release 3,153,813 tonnes of microplastics into the... Read More


Southern African drought primarily driven by El Nino, massive blow to food security, health: Study

India, April 25 -- Researchers recommend enhanced resilience to droughts that may occur twice as frequently in El Nino years February was the driest month since 1981 for most of Zimbabwe, Zambia and ... Read More


Moderna is not committed to 'vaccine equity': Africa CDC

India, April 19 -- Moderna's decision to abandon plans to construct vaccine plants in Kenya drew flak from African Union's public health agency The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (... Read More


Eritrea fares worst in the world in plastic waste management, shows Plastic Overshoot Day report

India, April 18 -- Around 97% of plastic waste created in Eritrea is mismanaged Due to poor waste management practices, 81 countries which include 44 African nations and India classified as 'low wast... Read More


India's built-up area grew by 2.5 million hectares in 17 years

India, April 9 -- Large part of the increase caused by diversion of agricultural land India's built-up area has steadily increased over the past 17 years from 2005-06 to 2022-23, expanding by almost ... Read More


Humid heatwaves in southern West Africa made 10 times more likely by climate change: Study

India, March 24 -- At 2degC, similar events will occur about once every two years; West Africa will become a further 1.2-3.4degC hotter In southern West Africa, humid heatwaves usually occur in March... Read More


World Water Day 2024: Precious blue liquid is a thin red line between war and peace, says UN report

India, March 22 -- Sustainable and equitable water management can be a source of peace and prosperity; poverty and conflict can amplify water insecurity, says UN report Water is life. It can mean pea... Read More


Wars over water

India, March 22 -- Two-thirds of the world's water-related conflicts since 1990 were witnessed in the past decade At least 1,473 instances of violence, conflicts and water-related issues have been re... Read More


Planetary Boundary pioneer Johan Rockstrom wins 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement

India, March 1 -- Planetary Boundary frameworkdetermines limits within which humanity can safely operate within natural world The 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement will be awarded to Joh... Read More


Himalayan calamity

India, Feb. 28 -- The Himalayan region accounted for 44 per cent of all the disasters reported in India The Himalayas are an ecological system naturally primed for calamities. First, being the younge... Read More