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Vultures Rescued from Mass Poisoning in South African Game Reserve |

South African park rangers and a local wildlife organization rescued more than 80 vultures from a mass poisoning in the country’s Kruger National Park recently, though they were unable to save over 120 vultures. .... read more
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Casio India’s "Recycle Responsibly" Drives Impact with 5400+ kg E-Waste Collected in Delhi-NCR |
Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd., had in March 2025, launched an ambitious two-week initiative as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign titled as "Recycle Responsibly". .... read more
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Gomti Turns Methane Hotbed, Emerging as Urban Climate Threat |
The Gomti River in Lucknow is releasing visible methane bubbles at several points, with untreated sewage flowing directly into its waters near the Sarkata Nala confluence, a recent field survey has found. .... read more
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Goa Ranks 4th in Nature Challenge |
The City Nature Challenge in Goa concluded recently with the state documenting nearly 13,000 biodiversity species in a biodiversity mapping initiative. .... read more
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Iraq Accelerates Solar Energy Push with Masdar Collaboration |

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity is intensifying efforts to bolster its renewable energy capacity, engaging in virtual discussions with officials from the UAE’s Masdar to expedite the development of solar power projects totalling 1000 megawatts across the provinces of Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Anbar. .... read more
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World’s Richest 10 Per Cent Caused Two-Thirds of Global Warming |
The world’s wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said recently. .... read more
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Extreme Weather and Climate Change Impacts Hit Africa Hard |
Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the ”World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024” report. .... read more
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UK ‘Not Ready’ for Effects of Climate Change, Experts Warn |
Britain is not properly prepared for the disastrous effects of climate change from severe floods to unprecedented heatwaves, a group of experts tasked with advising the government warned recently. .... read more
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China’s Henan Province Issues Risk Warning as Heat Threatens Wheat Crop |

Henan province, a key wheat-producing region known as China’s granary, has issued a risk warning as dry, hot winds threaten the development of its wheat crop. From May 11 to 13, temperatures exceeded 35 degrees Celsius (95°F), posing a threat to the wheat grain-filling stage, particularly in areas like Anyang, Puyang and Zhengzhou, according to a local government statement. .... read more
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Delhi Government Launches Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 |
Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta recently launched the Delhi Heat Action Plan (D-HAP) 2025, a comprehensive framework to safeguard citizens from extreme heat conditions and intensifying heat waves through building long-term resilience. .... read more
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CM Gupta Inaugurates 400 Electric DEVi Buses |

Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Rekha Gupta recently inaugurated 400 new electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVi) scheme. .... read more
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Underground Concrete Layer Cause of Bengaluru Floods |

The problem of flooding is likely to plague Bengaluru for years to come whenever it rains heavily. .... read more
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