The already parched West is getting drier and suffering deadly wildfires because of it, while the much wetter East keeps getting drenched in mega-rainfall events, some hurricane related and others not. The already parched West is getting drier and suffering deadly wildfires because of it, while the much wetter East keeps getting drenched in mega-rainfall …
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Fish stressed by noise are less able to fight off disease and prolonged exposure can lead to an early death, according to research on the consequences of man-made clamour on the natural world. Human noise pervades the environment, from the roar of engines to the clatter of industry. Being underwater is no escape, with the …
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While the government’s environmental conservation endeavours are followed closely, the role of industry goes largely unnoticed Some might opine that conservation of biodiversity — saving the Great Indian Bustard or the carnivorous Drosera plants — is best left to scientists and environmentalists. In the ongoing battle with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), however, experts warned …
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The team of researchers also found that being exposed to air pollution was comparable to eating a high-fat diet. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found that air pollution can play a role in the development of diseases such as diabetes. The study, conducted by Indian-origin researcher Sanjay Rajagopalan from the University Hospitals Harrington in …
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A new study has analyzed nearly 30 years of scientific data related to the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet. The analysis points toward a possible global sea level rise of at least 10 cm by the end of the 21st century if global warming were to continue at the current trend. The researchers warn …
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