A large review indicates that while leisure exercise lowers dementia risk, physically demanding jobs and active commuting may increase it, possibly due to factors like pollution and education.
India's clean energy push saw solar meet one-third of demand during a 2026 power surge, but coal remained crucial for grid stability, highlighting transition challenges.
Researchers in Colombia's GuainÃa region have identified nearly 120 species of dragonflies and damselflies, a significant increase from the previously reported 10 species, highlighting the area's rich biodiversity.
Green building certifications in Bangladesh are growing beyond the RMG sector, with corporate offices and other sectors adopting eco-friendly construction. Currently, 35 certified buildings and corporate offices exist across various sectors.
65% of data center connection requests to Brazil's main power grid originate from renewable energy companies. This trend is driven by the growing demand for AI and Brazil's renewable energy infrastructure.
Wind farms in Brazil's Bahia state are generating a surplus of energy, leading to plans for numerous data centers. These facilities require significant energy and could bring new environmental impacts to the region.
In Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur Dehat, plastic waste is being processed on open agricultural land, violating Plastic Waste Management Rules and potentially contaminating soil and groundwater.
Several Indian states, including Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and eastern Madhya Pradesh, face heavy to very heavy rainfall with orange alerts issued. Agartala is experiencing flood-like conditions, with rescue operations underway.
China's Sea Legend has started a regular container service between Ningbo-Zhoushan and Europe via the Arctic, offering shorter voyages. However, seasonal ice, shallow straits, and icebreaker dependence pose significant challenges.