Environment

Unchecked noise pollution in India leads to alarming rise in hearing loss

Unchecked noise pollution in India leads to alarmi...

July 17, 2025

As the city’s arteries begin to pulse with the day’s first traffic, a rising clamour radiates over the streets, echoing across residential colonies and school compounds alike. From the incessant honking of impatient commuters to the thunderous reverberations of construction m...

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Ecotrophelia Europe returns to Anuga 2025 in Cologne

Ecotrophelia Europe returns to Anuga 2025 in Colog...

July 16, 2025

To highlight sustainable concepts and global collaboration, Anuga, a leading food industry show, will stage the European final of Ecotrophelia Europe as part of its 2025 edition in Cologne, taking place from October 4 to 8. The final will be held on October 7 and 8 at the Congres...

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From feast to waste: India’s wedding food crisis

From feast to waste: India’s wedding food crisis

July 14, 2025

In June 2019, before the world went into a pandemic-enforced lockdown, Uttarakhand’s serene Auli Ski Resort became the stage for one of India’s most extravagant weddings, hosted by none other than the controversial Gupta brothers from South Africa. The Guptas, non-resident In...

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DSCC urges EU to maintain fishing ban in 87 deep-sea zones

DSCC urges EU to maintain fishing ban in 87 deep-s...

July 10, 2025

International environmental organisation Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), which represents over 130 non-governmental organisations, fishers’ associations, and law and policy institutes, has urged European Commissioner for Oceans and Fisheries, Costas Kadis, to maintain p...

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UNEP warns of climate-linked health risks and cryosphere loss

UNEP warns of climate-linked health risks and cryo...

July 10, 2025

As part of its ‘Foresight Trajectory’ initiative, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the seventh edition of its report on the state of global environment, warning of increasing health and environmental threats posed by rising global temperatures. In ...

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Masdar hosts forum to boost Iberian clean energy growth

Masdar hosts forum to boost Iberian clean energy g...

July 10, 2025

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, a global leader in clean energy, convened a high-profile business forum in Madrid this week, signalling its commitment to accelerating renewable energy growth across the Iberian Peninsula. In a press statement, Masdar says that the exclusi...

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The natural cost of Artificial Intelligence

The natural cost of Artificial Intelligence

June 29, 2025

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is celebrated as the next frontier of human ingenuity, few pause to consider the silent toll it exacts on our environment. From powering virtual assistants to generating images and optimising logistics, AI is woven into the fabric of m...

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From Paris Climate Agreement 2015 to Paris Air Show 2025: Decade of Climate Crashes

From Paris Climate Agreement 2015 to Paris Air Sho...

June 28, 2025

The champagne flutes have barely been cleared from the chalets at Le Bourget. The roar of the latest fighter jets and sleek airliners still echoes in the memories of attendees. The Paris Air Show 2025, aviation’s glittering biennial showcase, concluded with the usual fanfare ce...

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Clyde flood risk grows with sea rise: University of Glasgow

Clyde flood risk grows with sea rise: University o...

June 27, 2025

A study by the University of Glasgow is warning that large estuaries like the Clyde, spanning 120 sq km, will require much greater and more targetted flood management strategies as climate change accelerates sea level rise and extreme weather events. In a press statement, Univers...

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Climate crisis in India: Extreme weather forces millions from their homes

Climate crisis in India: Extreme weather forces mi...

June 26, 2025

In recent years, India has witnessed a sharp increase in climate-induced disasters, with floods, droughts, cyclones and extreme heat events uprooting millions of people from their homes. Vulnerable regions such as low-lying coastal areas and drought-prone inland states are partic...

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