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Ladakh home to 477 snow leopards: Study

Over 60 per cent of the snow leopards (Panthera uncia) in Ladakh were found to co-exist alongside human populations

08 May,2025 01:54 PM IST | Ladakh | PTI
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World's wealthiest 10 pc responsible for two-thirds of global warming: Study

The study directly links climate change to personal lifestyle and investment choices of high-income individuals, according to researchers

08 May,2025 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

Slashing emissions of methane -- second only to carbon dioxide for its contribution to global warming -- is essential to meeting international targets on climate change

07 May,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | AFP
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Summer 2025: Explore these 5 places to beat the heat amidst nature in Mumbai

Need a break from Mumbai’s sweltering heat? Explore these five green spaces across the city that offer both shade and serenity

03 May,2025 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Extreme temperature caused at least 35,000 deaths in India from 2001-2019: Study

Findings show an upward-moving, increasing trend in deaths due to a heatstroke and exposure to cold temperatures

02 May,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Increasing vegetation may help prevent over 1.1 mn heat-related deaths: Study

Between 2000-2019, heat exposure was associated with 0.5 million deaths per year, accounting for 0.91 per cent of global mortality

01 May,2025 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Odisha: Similipal becomes 107th national park in India

As per the 1972 Wildlife (Protection) Act, the State Government can create National Parks in regions recognised for their ecological, geomorphological, and natural significance

25 April,2025 10:13 AM IST | Odisha | IANS

Experts warn of a water crisis as Himalayan snowfall shrinks sharply

On average, snowmelt contributes about 23 per cent to the total yearly water flow in major river basins. But this year, snow persistence was 23.6 per cent below normal levels, the lowest recorded in the past 23 years, according to ICIMOD.

21 April,2025 07:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

IIT-B study explores why South Asian countries face extreme heat waves

The team found different atmospheric processes that compounded heatwave impacts leading to temperatures far exceeding typical ranges for that time of year

15 April,2025 03:35 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Indian researchers introduce ‘toxicity standard’ of PM2.5 pollution

The toxicity standard implies that “policies, strategies and control measures should be taken to keep PM2.5 pollution within this limit of around 70 micrograms per cubic metre, because once the PM2.5 load exceeds this value, the toxicity starts to increase rapidly and goes beyond control

11 April,2025 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Uttarakhand's first butterfly gallery opens in Dehradun

The gallery serves as an educational and awareness platform, highlighting the ecological importance of butterflies in pollination, food chains, and overall ecosystem health

10 April,2025 09:05 AM IST | Dehradun | ANI

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair like extinct dire wolf

The wolf pups, which range in age from three to six months old, have long white hair, muscular jaws and already weigh in at around 80 pounds on track to reach 140 pounds at maturity, researchers at Colossal Biosciences reported

09 April,2025 05:48 PM IST | Washington | PTI

Study reveals impact of ozone pollution on major Indian food crops

The Indian and world staple food grains wheat, rice and maize are highly vulnerable to the increasing surface ozone pollution, the study said

08 April,2025 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

    Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.

    27 September,2024 02:33 PM