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IUCN-TRAFFIC report praises 'strengthened monitoring and surveillance' for protecting India and Nepal's rhinos from poaching

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The IUCN-TRAFFIC report commends India and Nepal for their enhanced monitoring and surveillance efforts, which have significantly curbed rhino poaching. The report highli... Read More


Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California - a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary A new study reveals that California's wildfire season is starting weeks earlier due to climate change. The northern mountains experiencing a shift of over 10 weeks since ... Read More


As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The Colorado River, a vital water source for millions, faces a crisis as its flow diminishes, prompting states to vie for future water rights. Arizona's proposal to base ... Read More


Fear built the nuclear bomb - only trust can ensure it is never used again

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The nuclear epoch began with fear, leading to the creation of atomic bombs. Today, the threat of nuclear conflict remains, underscoring the need for trust to prevent thei... Read More


Chinese company Envision Energy successful in designing two-blade turbines in leap for wind power

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary Envision Energy has successfully developed a two-blade turbine that matches the performance of traditional three-blade models. After 500 days of continuous operation, the... Read More


ISRO satellite images reveal the scale of Dharali's destruction: A fan-shaped deposit of sediment and debris

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary ISRO satellite images have unveiled the devastating impact of the flood in Dharali village, Uttarakhand, showing a fan-shaped deposit of sediment and debris. The flood al... Read More


Crumbling Himalayas: Uttarakhand flash floods highlight escalating weather disasters

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Summary Flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali town killed at least four, with dozens feared missing, as heavy rain continues to lash the region. Rescue teams, including the Army a... Read More


New proposal by Trump Administration could take teeth away from federal regulation of GHG emissions

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Summary The Trump Administration's proposal to revoke the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions could significantly weaken federal climate regulations. This move c... Read More


Biogas plants transform lives of women in Madhya Pradesh village

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Summary In Pipra village, Madhya Pradesh, over half the households have installed low-cost Deenbandhu biogas plants, replacing firewood, kerosene and LPG. Women have led the shif... Read More


Why did Napoleon's Grand Armee perish in the 1812 retreat from Moscow? Study identifies new culprits

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Summary A new study suggests that Napoleon's Grand Armee perished during the 1812 retreat from Moscow due to a combination of fatigue, cold, and diseases like paratyphoid fever an... Read More