Why Did The Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Cause So Much Damage? India’s Top Seismology Agency Explains
A powerful earthquake that shook parts of Myanmar and Thailand on Friday has raised questions about why the damage was so widespread—even in distant cities like Bangkok, located over 1,000 km from the epicentre. Now, India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has offered crucial insights into the science behind the devastation. What Exactly Happened? A […]
Clouds Are Changing – And That’s Making Climate Predictions Harder
We’ve looked up at clouds for centuries to predict rain or sunshine. But now, scientists are looking at clouds for another reason — they’re changing in ways that could be quietly reshaping our planet’s climate. From rising higher into the sky to shrinking in size or reflecting less sunlight, clouds are no longer acting the […]
India Offers Support to Myanmar and Thailand After Devastating Earthquake: PM Modi
New Delhi l Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern over the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, including the capital city of Bangkok. He said that India is ready to extend all possible help to both nations in the aftermath of the natural disaster. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), […]
How Traffic Noise is Changing the Lives of Birds in the Galápagos Islands
A recent study published in Animal Behaviour explores how human-generated noise pollution affects the behavior and communication of birds, specifically the Galápagos yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia aureola). Researchers found that these birds adapt their songs and aggression levels depending on their proximity to traffic noise, revealing the complex ways wildlife copes with human disturbances. This […]
Coca-Cola’s Plastic Waste Set to Cross 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually by 2030: Oceana Report
Centreville l A powerful new analysis by global ocean conservation nonprofit Oceana reveals a concerning forecast: by 2030, Coca-Cola’s plastic waste alone could dump an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of plastic into oceans and waterways each year — enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million whales. This alarming number reflects the […]
Delhi Boils at 40.5°C – Hottest Day of 2025 So Far, IMD Issues Heatwave Alert for North India
New Delhi l The capital city sizzled on Wednesday as Delhi recorded its hottest day of the year so far — a scorching 40.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This is 6.3 degrees above the usual for this time of year, marking an unusually early spike in summer temperatures. The Ridge […]
Melting Mountains: UNESCO Report Warns of Water Crisis from Glacial Retreat
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, titled Mountains and Glaciers: Water Towers, highlights a critical global issue—the rapid melting of mountain glaciers and its devastating impact on water resources. Published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, the report underscores the urgent need for sustainable water management in mountainous regions, which are vital sources […]
UN Sounds the Alarm: 2025 Declared International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
The United Nations General Assembly has officially designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, accompanied by the annual observance of World Day for Glaciers on March 21st, beginning in 2025. This declaration signifies a global call to action, aiming to elevate awareness about the indispensable role of glaciers and the urgent need to […]
World Meteorological Day 2025: Closing the Early Warning Gap Together
As climate disasters grow more frequent and intense, this year’s World Meteorological Day calls for urgent action to build stronger early warning systems. Observed every year on March 23, the day marks the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. This Year’s Theme: A Call for Global Preparedness The 2025 theme, “Closing the […]