Solar energy improves livelihoods and income in rural Odisha
Decentralised solar energy solutions are helping farmers and women's self-help groups in rural Odisha overcome challenges of energy poverty, improving crop yields and food processing.
Massive AI data center project announced in Brazil’s water-stressed town
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 Born in Kazakhstan After 200 Years
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.
Bundelkhand sees excessive monsoon rains, damaging kharif crops but aiding rabi season
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.
Petrochemical emissions may rise 50% by 2050 without intervention, study finds
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.
Nepal’s high-altitude wildlife faces human encroachment and habitat loss
Warming climate and human activity are threatening Nepal's high-altitude wildernesses. The Limi Valley is experiencing rapid encroachment, pushing wildlife into smaller areas.
Marine rewilding offers active recovery approach for stressed ocean ecosystems
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 Flood Recovery: Lessons from 2015 Earthquake Aid
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.
Low-pressure system to intensify rainfall across Eastern and Central India
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.