Category : Climate Change


Moringa Seeds Remove Microplastics from Water in Brazil

Researchers at ICT-UNESP in Brazil have developed a sustainable method using Moringa oleifera seed extract to remove microplastics from drinking water, outperforming traditional chemical coagulants in alkaline conditions.

Bhubaneswar Hits 41.2°C, Hottest Day in Two Years

Bhubaneswar recorded its hottest day in two years at 41.2°C, with dry northwesterly winds driving temperatures 3°C above normal across Odisha. IMD forecasts continued heat for four days before a slight drop.

Jharsuguda Hits 44.6°C, Tops India's Temperature Chart

Jharsuguda in Odisha recorded a scorching 44.6°C on Wednesday, making it the hottest city in India. The industrial hub has consistently faced extreme summer temperatures, with residents and workers adopting measures to cope.

Farmer Arrested for Poisoning Sloth Bear in Odisha

A farmer in Odisha's Jajpur district has been arrested for allegedly poisoning a male sloth bear to death. The bear consumed pesticide-laced cashew apples intended for wild boars, highlighting human-wildlife conflict.

Scottish Tourist Dies After Reported Altercation with Youths

A 63-year-old tourist has died outside a hotel in Strathpeffer, Scottish Highlands, following a reported incident involving a group of youths. Police are investigating the circumstances, with a post-mortem ordered and the case referred to prosecutors.

Heatwaves Threaten India's Farm Workers and Rice Output

A UN report warns that heatwaves pose a major risk to Indian agricultural workers and rice production, with the Ganges and Indus River basins most vulnerable. It highlights 2022's extreme heat impacts and calls for adaptation measures.

Elephant Disrupts Forest Life in Chhattisgarh's Marwahi

An elephant straying into Chhattisgarh's Marwahi forest has forced villagers to avoid the area, halting tendu leaf and mahua collection. Forest officials are on high alert, monitoring movements and warning residents to stay safe.

Lashkar Co-Founder Shooting Worries Terror Accused

The targeted shooting of Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza in Lahore has created widespread anxiety among other terror accused individuals, raising questions about security and potential motives behind the attack.

US Towns Lead Transition to 100% Renewable Energy

A growing number of US towns and cities are achieving carbon neutrality by integrating renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, reducing fossil fuel dependence and boosting local economies.

Iran's IRGC Seizes Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captured two commercial vessels, MSC Francesca and Epaminodes, in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of threatening maritime security and linking one to Israel.

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