ENVIRONMENT

Environment, Not Genes, Drives Early Death Risk, Study Finds

20 Feb 2025

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has shed new light on the pivotal role of environmental factors in determining the risk of premature death. The research, based on an extensive analysis of data from nearly 500,000 participants in the UK BioBank, suggests that environmental influences are approximately 10 times...

The Arctic Island Of Resilience: 20 People, 1 Million Birds, One Ecosystem

16 Dec 2024

In the unforgiving landscape of the Arctic, where the cold winds blow and the terrain is shaped by ice and rock, there lies a unique island inhabited by a small group of resilient Icelanders. This remote outpost, which houses a mere 20 people, speaks volumes of the adaptability of humans...

Wayanad Landslide Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness in India

30 Jul 2024

The recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have once again highlighted the importance of effective disaster management in a state frequently besieged by natural calamities. As the death toll reaches 84 and rescue operations continue, the incident has sparked a critical review of Kerala’s preparedness and response mechanisms. This analysis delves...

Laxmi Gupta’s art exhibition: The Flower Always Sheds Its Fragrance

21 Jul 2024

Renowned artist Laxmi Gupta is set to open her latest exhibition, "The Flower Always Sheds Its Fragrance," at Triveni Kala Sangam on 12th July 2024 at 5:30 PM. This exhibition highlights her intricate depictions of nature and the impact of flowers on our environment and well-being. A self-trained artist, Laxmi...

Flexwork, a sustainable solution to environment

02 Jul 2024

Nikhil, a resident of Ghaziabad, has to travel 100 kilometers to reach his workplace in Gurugram. Every day, he changes two metros and two buses, which has caused him asthma, and in extreme weather, it becomes a challenge for him. Especially during the winter when AQI hits hazardous levels. “Nowadays,...

Environment Day 2024 to focus on land restoration, drought resilience

03 Jun 2024

As the world gears up to observe World Environment Day on June 5, the spotlight falls on pressing issues such as climate change, global warming, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. This year's theme, "Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience," underscores the urgent need for action to address the degradation of the...

Investopia 2024: Innovation in AI, Fintech, Healthcare, Environment

28 Apr 2024

Investopia 2024 recently hosted a comprehensive strategic discussion involving over 105 speakers from diverse backgrounds, including ministers, policymakers, investors, economic experts, and entrepreneurs worldwide. The summit aimed to delineate a clear roadmap for fostering sustainable economic growth on both regional and global scales, addressing pressing challenges while identifying investment opportunities....

Israel Envoy Joins Plantation Drive in Delhi on World Earth Day

22 Apr 2024

To commemorate World Earth Day, Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India, joined a unique tree-planting initiative at a public school situated in the lively Moti Bagh neighborhood of the nation's capital earlier this week. The event's objective was to raise environmental consciousness and advocate for sustainability by planting trees....

Thames Water £1.1 billion plan for environmental improvements

22 Apr 2024

Thames Water, a major water supplier serving a quarter of the UK's population, wants to invest an extra £1.1 billion in environmental projects over the next five years. This is part of their plan to deal with their big debt and environmental issues like sewage leaks. Their financial problems have...

Goa CM appeals to people to have a pollution-free Diwali

23 Oct 2022

Dr. Pramod Panaji Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa has appealed to people to think about the environment that gets affected due to the excessive bursting of fireworksand have a pollution free diwali. Dr Sawant extended greetings to the people and wished that the festivity will spread peace, joy, and prosperity...

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