Environment Stories

A recent study by McGill University and the International Food Policy Research Institute highlights the imbalance in Canada's food supply and its detrimental effects on human health and the environment.

A recent study by researchers at IIT-Delhi and IIT-Roorkee introduced a district-level flood severity index (DFSI) to assess the severity of floods in various districts across India. The study identified Patna, Murshidabad, and Thane as the most affected

In 2023, the growth of solar and wind power drove renewable energy generation to an unprecedented 30% of global electricity production, marking a significant milestone in the transition to clean energy.

April 2024 saw a continuation of record global heat, marking the 11th consecutive month of unprecedented warmth. The average global temperature for the month surpassed all previous April records, indicating a concerning trend in climate change

The study sheds light on the vulnerability of beaked whales to human activities despite their remote oceanic habitats. Study identifies climate change, entanglement, and plastic pollution among the primary threats to these deep-sea creatures.

Over 18 years, the number of wildfires has doubled in the continent's wet forests, particularly in the expansive Congo Basin, according to the study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

Studies reveal alarming decreases in sparrow populations across Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, and Jammu Kashmir, with coastal regions experiencing significant declines. The decline is attributed to habitat changes resulting from unplanned urbanization

Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been the subject of intense scientific research and public debate over the past few decades.

The perilous conditions faced by environmental journalists, citing a UNESCO report that exposes widespread attacks on journalists covering environmental issues since 2009. It notes number of journalists who have experienced violence and intimidation

Bumble bees are facing unprecedented challenges in adapting to warming habitats due to escalating global temperatures. The research highlights overheating of nests and broods as a key factor in the global decline of bumblebee populations