A 1-gigawatt AI data center, significantly larger than Brazil's current data center capacity, is planned for Paracatu, a municipality facing water stress. Local authorities were unaware of the project.
Two Przewalski's horse foals were born in central Kazakhstan, marking the first wild births in the region in over two centuries. This event is a milestone for the country's reintroduction efforts.
Unusually heavy monsoon rains in drought-prone Bundelkhand have devastated kharif crops like sesame and pulses. However, the plentiful rainfall has refilled ancient ponds, offering hope for a strong rabi harvest.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the global petrochemical industry could increase by 50% by 2050, reaching 3.0 ± 1.2 GtCO2e annually, according to a study in Nature Sustainability. A small percentage of facilities drive the majority of emissions.
Warming climate and human activity are threatening Nepal's high-altitude wildernesses. The Limi Valley is experiencing rapid encroachment, pushing wildlife into smaller areas.
Researchers propose marine rewilding, an active recovery strategy, to enhance ocean health beyond traditional protected areas. Key principles include integrating human involvement and restoring food webs, such as reintroducing sharks.
Nepal's flood recovery must integrate urgent relief with long-term rebuilding. Lessons from the 2015 earthquake highlight the effectiveness of cash transfers and community-led planning.
A developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall to Odisha, with red and orange alerts issued. Other eastern and central Indian states will also experience heavy showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
A 23-square-mile peatland in North Carolina is being restored to curb climate-warming emissions and native habitat. Damaged peatlands release significant carbon dioxide.