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Punascha Pruthibi
‘Punascha Pruthibi-One earth. Unite for it’
A first-of-its-kind long-term multimedia initiative by Sambad Digital to create awareness on environment, climate change and ecological issues threatening human existence.
Global warming affecting timekeeping: Study
Bhubaneswar: The climate change caused by global warming, which poses a serious threat to life on Earth, is already affecting global timekeeping, a study said.
According to the research study published in Nature, the increased melting of…
Water Crisis: The looming global threat facing humankind
Climate change may be the umbrella term dominating conversations on environment and ecological challenges the world is facing, but one of its most immediate manifestations is water crisis.
The natural resource, which is believed to cover…
All about Ramsar sites in Odisha and their significance
Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining many natural cycles and support a wide range of biodiversity. They serve as natural buffer against flooding and droughts. Besides, wetlands protect our coastlines and help fight climate change.…
Why is Spring disappearing from India?
Spring in India is vanishing due to human-induced climate change, resulting in warmer February temperatures, as per a recent study conducted by Climate Central. The study reveals a rapid shift in many parts of northern India from winter to…
Coral ‘superhighway’ discovered in Indian Ocean
Amid climate change due to global warming, here's good news for the marine ecosystem as researchers have discovered a coral 'superhighway' in the Indian Ocean.
The researchers have found a secret coral superhighway beneath the pristine…
VSATs, All-Terrain Vehicles to keep poachers, forest fire at bay in Odisha’s Similipal
Bhubaneswar: The Forest department in Odisha will introduce Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) technology to ensure satellite connectivity for its personnel at Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district.
This was revealed by…
Surge in wildfire incidents across Odisha; 389 fire points detected in last 7 days
Bhubaneswar: With progressing summer, the rising number of forest fires across Odisha has raised the concern of many environmentalists and nature lovers. About 389 fire points were detected in different forests of the State during the last…
‘EVs can go a long way to help India reach net zero target’
New Delhi: Experts have said that electric vehicles (EVs) can go a long way to help India reach net zero target and help in the development of new business.
On the sidelines of the National Science Day celebrations, experts across…
Researchers use pollen from Kaziranga National Park to decode climate change
New Delhi: Indian researchers have explored how pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) of Kaziranga National Park (KNP) can help in the interpretation of climate in the region.
The KNP in Assam, a corridor for immigration of members…
Traffic pollution may lead to Alzheimer’s plaque-buildup in brain
New York: People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution are more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.
The study, published in the online…