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A key tree becomes scientists’ hope for restoring forests affected by fires.

As wildfires intensify worldwide due to climate change, rapid forest regeneration has become an urgent priority. In India, a group of researchers identified a native species with remarkable characteristics to face this challenge: the chinaberry or Melia azedarach. This species,...

The man who planted a forest to save his island

Trees are essential for the balance of the planet, and facing the effects of deforestation, one man proved that individual will can change the course of nature. For over four decades, Jadav Payeng, a resident of India, planted thousands...

Invasive snake native to India and Sri Lanka found in Ecuador.

For the first time, the Indotyphlops braminus, an invasive snake originating from India and Sri Lanka, has been detected in Ecuador, specifically in the province of Guayas. According to a recent study published in Check List by scientists Eduardo Zavala...

The final journey of cruise ships: ship graveyards and their toxic hazards

Have you ever wondered what happens to the **gigantic cruise ships** and **megaships** at the end of their service life? Most of these huge vessels end up being dismantled in a few locations, especially in countries in **South Asia**,...

India sets record with 73 GW of renewable energy tenders

India's commitment to a decarbonized economy has been embraced by market stakeholders, with two consecutive years of record in renewable energy bid capacity. This even exceeds the central government's goals, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy...

Severe fecal contamination in two sacred rivers in India

The Ganges and Yamuna rivers, considered sacred in Hindu tradition and the epicenter of the Kumbh Mela festival, present alarming levels of fecal contamination, exceeding by more than ten times the limit recommended by environmental authorities. This was warned...

More than 400 sea turtles found dead on the coast of India.

In the last two weeks, more than 400 sea turtles, mainly of the species olive ridley, were found dead on the east coast of India, near Chennai. This tragic event is the most serious recorded in over two decades,...

Why is India encouraging its citizens to have more children despite being the most populous country?

Despite being the world's most populous country, India is seeking to increase its population. This is because it is facing a demographic challenge due to rapid population aging and a decrease in the fertility rate. Last year, the nation surpassed...

The world’s largest power plant: 60 million solar panels and 770 wind turbines

India is building the largest renewable energy power plant on the planet in the Khavda region, in the state of Gujarat. The company Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) plans to install around 60 million solar panels and 770 wind turbines...

More than 100 years later: scientists make an astonishing rediscovery

The east of India became the stage of the rediscovery made by a group of researchers who found two frog species that had not been seen since 1919, more than 100 years ago. This discovery took place during expeditions carried...

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Criminal violence in Mexico leads to new Noah’s Ark: at least 700 animals to be relocated

Cruelty and animal abuse know no borders. The Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacán, northwest Mexico, was forced to move around...