NASA has revealed how Earth’s once-vibrant appearance has dulled over 60 years. Once glowing blue and green, our planet now shows signs of damage caused by human activity. Photos from space highlight the shift—from the iconic 1972 “Blue Marble” to today’s more polluted, warming world. Climate change, deforestation, and ocean degradation have transformed Earth’s look
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NASA has revealed how Earth’s once-vibrant appearance has dulled over 60 years. Once glowing blue and green, our planet now shows signs of damage caused by human activity. Photos from space highlight the shift—from the iconic 1972 “Blue Marble” to today’s more polluted, warming world. Climate change, deforestation, and ocean degradation have transformed Earth’s look
123India’s fast-expanding agricultural practices are worsening its climate change challenges. Increased use of chemical fertilisers, aggressive paddy cultivation, and soil degradation are driving emissions. Government measures are underway but deeper, more sustainable reforms are urgently needed. BulletsIn Agriculture now second-largest contributor to India’s greenhouse gas emissions Total agricultural emissions rose 4.5% from 2016 to 2019
India’s fast-expanding agricultural practices are worsening its climate change challenges. Increased use of chemical fertilisers, aggressive paddy cultivation, and soil degradation are driving emissions. Government measures are underway but deeper, more sustainable reforms are urgently needed. BulletsIn Agriculture now second-largest contributor to India’s greenhouse gas emissions Total agricultural emissions rose 4.5% from 2016 to 2019
179Across India, rising heatwaves and extreme weather are disrupting schooling. States are shifting school hours or announcing early vacations to protect children. However, the broader impact of climate change is deepening educational inequities and threatening the future of millions. BulletsIn Rising heat forces states like Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat to shift school timings early. Chhattisgarh, West
Across India, rising heatwaves and extreme weather are disrupting schooling. States are shifting school hours or announcing early vacations to protect children. However, the broader impact of climate change is deepening educational inequities and threatening the future of millions. BulletsIn Rising heat forces states like Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat to shift school timings early. Chhattisgarh, West
129Conservationists in Africa are working to shift the negative image of vultures, which are often associated with death. These important scavengers play a critical role in ecosystems by preventing the spread of diseases and pests. However, despite their environmental importance, vultures are among the least loved animals in the world. Many species are endangered, and
Conservationists in Africa are working to shift the negative image of vultures, which are often associated with death. These important scavengers play a critical role in ecosystems by preventing the spread of diseases and pests. However, despite their environmental importance, vultures are among the least loved animals in the world. Many species are endangered, and
A new study in Nature Communications finds that birds with large brains or wide geographic ranges may still face high risk from climate change. Researchers analyzed 1,500 bird species and discovered that climate specialization, not range size or intelligence, is the key vulnerability. BulletsIn Study analyzed 1,500 bird species to assess climate risk Found birds
A new study in Nature Communications finds that birds with large brains or wide geographic ranges may still face high risk from climate change. Researchers analyzed 1,500 bird species and discovered that climate specialization, not range size or intelligence, is the key vulnerability. BulletsIn Study analyzed 1,500 bird species to assess climate risk Found birds
100New research shows solar power shortages, or “solar droughts,” are increasing due to rising demand and climate disruptions. A study spanning 1984–2014 found frequent shortages in tropical and developing regions, where the need for cooling is critical. Future scenarios suggest the problem could worsen without emissions control. BulletsIn Solar drought = 3+ days when power
New research shows solar power shortages, or “solar droughts,” are increasing due to rising demand and climate disruptions. A study spanning 1984–2014 found frequent shortages in tropical and developing regions, where the need for cooling is critical. Future scenarios suggest the problem could worsen without emissions control. BulletsIn Solar drought = 3+ days when power
138India recorded its warmest February in 124 years, and the India Meteorological Department has warned of above-normal temperatures and more heat waves in March. This coincides with the wheat harvest season, threatening the country’s second-most consumed crop. BulletsIn India experienced its warmest February in 124 years, marking a significant rise in temperatures. The India Meteorological
India recorded its warmest February in 124 years, and the India Meteorological Department has warned of above-normal temperatures and more heat waves in March. This coincides with the wheat harvest season, threatening the country’s second-most consumed crop. BulletsIn India experienced its warmest February in 124 years, marking a significant rise in temperatures. The India Meteorological
242A new study reveals that the world’s glaciers have been melting at an accelerated rate due to climate change, losing over 7 trillion tons of ice since 2000. BulletsIn The world’s glaciers lost around 255 billion tons of ice annually from 2000 to 2011. The ice loss rate accelerated to 346 billion tons per year
A new study reveals that the world’s glaciers have been melting at an accelerated rate due to climate change, losing over 7 trillion tons of ice since 2000. BulletsIn The world’s glaciers lost around 255 billion tons of ice annually from 2000 to 2011. The ice loss rate accelerated to 346 billion tons per year
320The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released its Nexus Assessment report, emphasizing the interdependence of biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health crises. The report, based on inputs from 165 experts, was approved in Windhoek, Namibia, and stresses that these issues must be tackled together. BulletsIn Biodiversity loss, climate change, and
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released its Nexus Assessment report, emphasizing the interdependence of biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health crises. The report, based on inputs from 165 experts, was approved in Windhoek, Namibia, and stresses that these issues must be tackled together. BulletsIn Biodiversity loss, climate change, and
228South Korea plans to invest 2.7 trillion won ($1.9 billion) in 2025 to develop technologies addressing climate change, as part of its long-term strategy to combat global warming and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This investment forms part of a 10-year plan for scientific advancement, focusing on renewable energy and carbon-neutral technologies. BulletsIn South Korea
South Korea plans to invest 2.7 trillion won ($1.9 billion) in 2025 to develop technologies addressing climate change, as part of its long-term strategy to combat global warming and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This investment forms part of a 10-year plan for scientific advancement, focusing on renewable energy and carbon-neutral technologies. BulletsIn South Korea
