Unsurprisingly, monsoons in India have been unpredictable for a couple of years now, with extreme heatwaves hitting the nation hard, wreaking havoc and causing landslides and flash floods as soon as the torrential rains begin. Last year, the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh had
The monsoon season has barely begun yet the destruction and devastation are already surpassing numerous in the past. Rivers have swollen, changing course to wreak havoc in places, and roads are flooded. Much of the north-central US has received intense rainfall in June, causing numerous
It has become so common to see an animal species being listed as endangered, it no longer surprises me. But that doesn’t mean it fails to create a twinge of sadness at the failure of the human race in protecting fellow species, especially, when most
Dogs are man’s best friend, family, and greatest companions come what may. This has again been proven affirmative in Himachal Pradesh’s Paragliding haven, Bir Billing, where the bodies of two people were recovered guarded by their pet dog. The man, Abhinandan Gupta (30), a resident
Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, in collaboration with Karo Sambhav, an organization enabling circular economy in India, has launched an E-Waste awareness and collection drive in the capital city, Shimla, from 3rd to 5th February 2024, and from 6th to 8th February 2024 in
Earlier this year, a study found that plastic particles in the oceans have reached over 170 trillion between 1979 and 2019. It also said that this number could triple by 2040 if the world fails to take action against plastic pollution. In the year 2020,
Syria is a country torn by political unrest, where its citizens are going through a worrying humanitarian crisis as water and food insecurity took hold. Over 15 million people in Syria are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, including 7 million children and 4.5 million
Plastic particles in oceans across the globe have reached unbelievable levels, with over 170 trillion particles in the world’s oceans. A study has been conducted by a group of international researchers, which emphasizes the urgent need of taking accurate measures. The authors of the study
The importance of native plants is becoming more and more significant in times of the existential climate crisis than it has been ever before. Native plants are the ecological basis on which the life of local birds and people depends. The loss of these indigenous
Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh are witnessing the heartwarming sight of endangered vultures as the majestic birds are returning to the skies over Dudhwa and Banbasa regions. This remarkable comeback is largely due to the ban on the drug diclofenac, which was once widely used