Water is an essential part of our daily lives. The UN has one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to supply clean water to all by 2030. But there is a possibility
The disposal of dead human bodies is carried out in many ways, generally depending on one’s religion or faith. A majority of Hindus cremate their dead bodies. A few Hindus belonging to
Concerns about the quality of the air in Mumbai and MMR have grown, as seen by a snapshot taken on January 14, 2024, by Shaunak Modi, which remarkably depicts the level of
Kolkata, the seventh-largest city in India, is currently dealing with an acute problem of air pollution. India’s Central Pollution Control Board has consistently rated the city’s air quality as “poor” to “dangerous.”
The situation in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is critical due to the lack of rain, leading to the deaths of over 100 elephants. This dire circumstance is attributed to climate change
More than 100 countries supporting the final decision at COP28 call for a phase-out of fossil fuels. This has led to fear among the 13 OPEC members, who own 80% of global
In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of oceanic methane dynamics, a recent study led by an international team of researchers has shed new light on the vulnerability of deep-sea methane
The Antarctic, long perceived as a bastion against rapid climatic shifts, is yielding alarming signs of change. Recent research reveals the swift retreat of the Cadman Glacier, a poignant reminder of the
In 2023, the American Red Cross has been at the forefront of addressing an escalating climate emergency. The year has seen an unprecedented 23 billion-dollar disasters in the U.S., ranging from severe
The 2021–2023 global energy crisis began in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, with much of the globe facing shortages and increased prices in oil, gas, and electricity markets. This