Read more about the article City Nature Challenge 2026 Kicks Off Amid Heatwave, as Urban Biodiversity Mapping Gains Momentum
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City Nature Challenge 2026 Kicks Off Amid Heatwave, as Urban Biodiversity Mapping Gains Momentum

Despite the global enthusiasm surrounding the challenge, high temperatures have tempered participation in several locations during the opening day. According to organisers and field observers, activity remained modest on April…

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Read more about the article Maharashtra Heatwave Policy 2026: Mandatory 12–4 PM Break Introduced to Protect Outdoor Workers
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Maharashtra Heatwave Policy 2026: Mandatory 12–4 PM Break Introduced to Protect Outdoor Workers

Outdoor workers will be required to shift their working hours to cooler parts of the day — typically from 6am to 11am and 4pm to 8pm — with a strict…

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Read more about the article Dengue Cases in Assam Surge During Monsoon, Study Finds Higher Risk Among Urban Populations
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Dengue Cases in Assam Surge During Monsoon, Study Finds Higher Risk Among Urban Populations

The study identifies a strong seasonal pattern in dengue transmission, with infections rising sharply during the monsoon and post-monsoon months from September to December. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC A new study…

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Read more about the article Extreme Heat in Pakistan Linked to Rising Low Birth Weight Risk, Study Finds
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Extreme Heat in Pakistan Linked to Rising Low Birth Weight Risk, Study Finds

The study, published in BMC Medicine, analyzed health data from more than 85,000 mothers and babies across Pakistan, combining ten years of birth records (2008–2017) with monthly temperature exposure. FOLLOW…

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Read more about the article Malaria Mosquitoes Are Evolving Faster Than Insecticides Can Kill Them, Study Finds
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Malaria Mosquitoes Are Evolving Faster Than Insecticides Can Kill Them, Study Finds

In many regions, mosquitoes may be exposed indirectly to insecticides used in agriculture. Areas with more intensive farming showed the strongest signs of genetic adaptation, indicating that environmental exposure beyond…

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Read more about the article Global Heat Divide: Climate Change Driving Unequal Mortality Between Rich and Poor Nations
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Global Heat Divide: Climate Change Driving Unequal Mortality Between Rich and Poor Nations

Heat inequality: global warming set to drive mortality surge in poor nations while saving lives in rich countries; new study maps stark divide in climate-driven deaths by 2050. FOLLOW THIS…

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Read more about the article Climate Change Linked to Rising Chronic Inflammatory Diseases, New Research and Community Evidence Show
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Climate Change Linked to Rising Chronic Inflammatory Diseases, New Research and Community Evidence Show

Changing weather patterns seen as trigger for health conditions like Arthritis. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Climate change is increasingly being identified as a contributing factor in the global rise of chronic…

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Read more about the article Dolphin Population Declines in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, Raising Conservation Concerns
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Dolphin Population Declines in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, Raising Conservation Concerns

Annual Census Records 493 dolphins across Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC The dolphin population in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park and Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary has declined slightly this…

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Read more about the article Hotspots Spread Across Southeast Asia as El Niño Threatens Hottest Years and Rising Haze Risk
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Hotspots Spread Across Southeast Asia as El Niño Threatens Hottest Years and Rising Haze Risk

The spread of hotspots across Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sumatra, Malaysia and the Philippines signals that fire risk is not confined to one country. Weather patterns, wind direction and rainfall variability…

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