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Cornell study finds contaminated waterfowl in Northeast Flyway, highlighting serious risks to both wildlife health and hunters' safety

A Science of the Total Environment study found widespread contaminants—PCBs, OCPs, and PFAS—in commonly hunted waterfowl across the northeast Atlantic Flyway. While some species had lower contamination, others posed potential health risks for hunters and consumers, including cancer. The findings urge not just updated consumption guidelines, but also a continuous and more profound research on wildlife impacts, highlighting the importance of ongoing learning and discovery in this field.

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, crosses critical climate threshold

The global average temperature during the past year exceeded the 1.5°C (2.7°F) warming limit set by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement with such a jump that it easily went past 2023's record heat amid an alarming rise in greenhouse gases.

China denies adverse ecological impact of its upcoming hydropower project on Brahmaputra River

Construction of the world’s biggest dam in the Yarlung Tsangpo river — China's name for the Brahmaputra — has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on the ecological environment, geology, and water resources of downstream countries like India and Bangladesh, its Foreign Ministry has said.

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Scientists uncover vital ocean processes for carbon storage and climate regulation

Two primary processes — sorption and molecular transformation — are crucial for carbon storage in ocean sediments, according to a study led by scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Leeds.

Delhi starts 2025 under a shroud of fog, poor air quality

The capital city began the new year with a chilly morning as temperature dipped to 8°C, while the air quality worsened to the ‘poor’ category with AQI levels reaching 278.

IMD warns of cold wave gripping northwest and central India as temperatures drop

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there will be a gradual temperature drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius across northwest and central India with normal conditions expected ahead.

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Narayana Murthy predicts climate change-induced migration to Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad

At an event in Pune, the Infosys co-founder warned about the impact of climate change on rural areas, urging collaborative efforts to prevent urban infrastructure collapse.