Researchers developed detailed maps using advanced simulations to pinpoint ideal regions and planting times for bambara groundnut in South Africa and Eswatini, enhancing food security.
Scientists highlight that simple solutions exist for the global pet trade's biodiversity and health risks, urging governments to act quickly to close legal gaps in wildlife trade regulation.
New Zealand is developing methods to fight the invasive caulerpa seaweed, discovered in 2021. The resilient seaweed forms extensive meadows on the seabed, posing a challenge to coastal ecosystems.
Indonesian authorities in Bali returned 20 protected green sea turtles to the ocean after a raid foiled a smuggling attempt. Two turtles remain under treatment.
September 2026 recorded the second highest global monthly average temperatures, reaching 1.63°C above pre-industrial levels. Ocean surface temperatures also set a new record high.
The National Green Tribunal set aside District Survey Reports for Basti and Shamli districts due to procedural flaws. It also ordered a committee to investigate unauthorized construction on the Balason riverbed.
The northeast monsoon is nearing South India, while northern states like Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab are alerted for thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential hailstorms on October 14-15.
A study using geostatistical modeling estimates 2.1 to 7 million snake envenomings annually, with up to 513,000 deaths, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is entering its definitive phase, increasing costs and paperwork for Indian steel manufacturers, leading to lost orders from smaller European buyers.