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In today's world, we find ourselves in the midst of a global crisis convergence, where a multitude of threats intersect and challenge our collective resilience. From the pressing issues of climate change and economic inequality to the divisive specter of political polarization, these challenges seem insurmountable. However, history shows that societies have faced and sometimes overcome such threats before. Today, we have a unique advantage: knowledge. This knowledge is not just a rehash of past events but is obtained through new methods and data.

Grass, shrubs and hardy vegetation ( rangelands) spreads over 54 per cent of the world’s land yet climate plans focus less on these areas,...

A record 212 environmental activists were killed in 2019, which is considered to be the deadliest year for activists, according to a new report. The...

Mobius Foundation will open Gyan Anant Vidyalaya (GAV) in Atrauli village of Ghaziabad district to provide environmental education as the primary focus during academic...

India, ranked among the 15 most polluted countries in the world, is facing still challenges and needs huge investments for robust environmental infrastructure (planning,...

  With the left government going for amending the Kerala Land Assignment rules to allow indiscriminate license for quarrying in assigned lands, the environmentalists are...

In a remarkable achievement for the renewable energy industry, global employment in renewable energy reached a staggering 13.7 million jobs in 2022, marking a significant increase of one million since 2021 and a remarkable leap from the 7.3 million recorded in 2012. This remarkable growth is detailed in the tenth edition of the "Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2023," a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a stark warning, stating that an additional $8 billion to $28 billion annually will be required to decarbonize the global shipping sector by 2050. Furthermore, substantial investments ranging from $28 billion to $90 billion annually will be necessary to develop infrastructure for 100% carbon-neutral fuels by the same deadline.

Even after your heart ceases to beat, a vital part of your body continues to thrive long after you're gone – your microbes. In a fascinating study exploring the field of necrobiology, researchers have discovered that the microbes residing within you during your lifetime not only persist postmortem but also play a crucial role in recycling your body to facilitate new life. This is life after death.

World Heart Day, observed on September 29 globally, serves as a vital platform to increase awareness regarding cardiovascular disease and the significance...