Name: Great Barrier Reef has a chance at life, courtesy the pumice raft
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The gigantic raft of pumice floating across the South Pacific Ocean might be a hazard for vessels, but some scientists believe that it might be a blessing for marine li

Great Barrier Reef has a chance at life, courtesy the pumice raft

The gigantic raft of pumice floating across the South Pacific Ocean might be a hazard for vessels, but some scientists believe that it might be a blessing for marine life. It is speculated that the floating structure will attract corals, algae, worms and other marine species. According to a geoscientists, it is projected that the raft will drift towards Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a year, , a spot plagued by dying corals due to global warming, and as a result, might
temporarily reinvigorate it by transplanting fresh and healthy corals to the environment.&nbsp;

According to NASA’s an asteroid, named ‘2008 GO20,’ sized about 220 metres in diameter, will zoom past Earth on July 25. It will cross our planet

An asteroid thrice the size of the Taj Mahal will pass close to Earth and according to NASA, it will reach its closest approach Sunday.

Asteroid 3 times the size of Taj Mahal will zoom past the Earth on July 25

An asteroid thrice the size of the Taj Mahal will pass close to the earth on July 25
According to NASA&rsquo;s&nbsp;an asteroid, named &lsquo;2008 GO20,&rsquo; sized about 220 metres in diameter, will cross our planet at a distance of 4.7 million kilometres at 3 am IST.
The asteroid is moving towards Earth at a speed of 29,000 kilometre per hour.
Though the asteroid is hoped to safely pass by the earth&rsquo;s orbit,&nbsp;NASA has flagged it as a potentially hazardous object, given it is more than 150 metres in diameter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Running is incredibly beneficial to the body, mind and spirit. Even short runs can leave you feeling more energised and focused.

When you become a runner, it changes your life. But you may not know how much it improves your overall health. Here are some amazing benefits of running.

Amazing benefits of running that will make you want to log extra miles

Running is a popular form of physical activity. It doesn&rsquo;t need much equipment and you can do it just about anywhere or at anytime that is convenient for you. It's also an activity that spans across ages as it's never too late to take up running.
Running is one of the most effective ways to burn calories and build cardiovascular endurance. It helps to increase your mental strength and if you run outdoors, you benefit from exposure to nature. It can also reduce stress, relieve anxiety and boost your mood. A beginner to exercise should start with brisk walking, progress to jogging and work up to running.
Whether it's your favorite part of the day or something you have to push yourself through, the benefits are undeniable. Here are some amazing benefits of running, as suggested by the US, National Institute of Health (NIH).
Better long term health
Running even five to 10 minutes a day, at slow speeds is associated with a drastically reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Runners enjoy an overall improved quality of life. A consistent running habit can add extra time on the clock for you and save you from heart diseases as well.
Improves Immunity
The pulmonary benefits of running are incredible, each stride of our run forces our lungs to clear out most airborne bacteria. Running elevates body temperature while also improving the overall circulation in our bodies, thus helping build a robust immune system.
Better sleep
Quality sleep is essential for your health. Your body repairs itself when you're asleep, which is why you wake up feeling refreshed. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has found that regular exercise can improve the quality of your sleep and help you sleep through the night. But try to avoid running too late in the day. This can interfere with how well you sleep at night.
Strengthens knees
No, running doesn&rsquo;t wreck your knees, it does the exact opposite. Research from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that running decreases the risk of arthritis. That may be because it increases the flow of nutrients to the cartilage in your knee while also strengthening the ligaments around the joint.
Improves memory
If you find that you have problems with your memory, start running. It affects your brain in the short and long term. Aerobic exercise gets your heart rate up and makes you sweat. This can boost the size of your hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning.

The gigantic raft of pumice floating across the South Pacific Ocean might be a hazard for vessels, but some scientists believe that it might be a blessing for marine life. It is speculated that the floating structure will attract corals, algae, worms and other marine species. According to a geoscientists, it is projected that the raft will drift towards Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a year, , a spot plagued by dying corals due to global warming, and as a result, might temporarily reinvigorate it by transplanting fresh and healthy corals to the environment.

Some parts of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases than they can absorb, finds an alarming new study

The Amazon rainforest, which covers&nbsp;most&nbsp;of north-western Brazil and extends&nbsp;into&nbsp;other South American countries, is the world&rsquo;s largest tropical rainforest. While we&rsquo;ve all grown up hearing about how forests help clean the air and oxygenate the Earth,&nbsp;human actions seem to have flipped the script.
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The&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;jungle&nbsp;may no longer&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;carbon sink of the world,&nbsp;finds an&nbsp;alarming&nbsp;new study.&nbsp;Published&nbsp;in the <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03629-6">journal Nature</a>,&nbsp;the&nbsp;research says that parts of the rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide&nbsp;and greenhouse gases&nbsp;than they&nbsp;can&nbsp;absorb. This is&nbsp;mostly&nbsp;due to&nbsp;large fires,&nbsp;often set&nbsp;off&nbsp;by humans.
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The study adds&nbsp;to&nbsp;growing&nbsp;fears of the potentially&nbsp;catastrophic impact of deforestation,&nbsp;land burning and droughts on the Amazon&rsquo;s fragile ecosystem which is home to nearly a fifth of the world&rsquo;s land species.&nbsp;&nbsp; The research team found that&nbsp;eastern Amazonia, which has been subjected to most&nbsp;deforestation, warming and moisture stress&nbsp;now&nbsp;emits 410 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year but is able to only absorb&nbsp;about 120 million metric tons. This leaves out a whopping&nbsp;290 million metric tons in net emissions.&nbsp;
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The study&rsquo;s lead author explained that&nbsp;in places where deforestation is 30% or more, the carbon emissions were&nbsp;10 times&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;places with less than 20% deforestation.&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s more, a similar study&nbsp;published in&nbsp;Nature Climate Change earlier this year used a different assessment method but came to a very similar conclusion.&nbsp;In more damning evidence, a 2020 study had said that&nbsp;the entire Amazon, which is about twice the size of India, could soon flip to become a net carbon source by as early as 2050.&nbsp;
But&nbsp;the battle may not be over yet. Offering some hope, the team&nbsp;underscored&nbsp;two possible solutions to&nbsp;help&nbsp;reverse the damage. They suggest curbing&nbsp;illegal logging and other large-scale human disturbances of forests as well as investigations into&nbsp;fire-fighting&nbsp;solutions for the Amazon.
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A Finnish study says that renting clothing, long considered the sustainable fashion alternative, is actually very damaging for the environment.

We buy more than 80 billion items of clothing every year globally, which is 400% more than what we bought just two decades ago.&nbsp;And not surprisingly, we throw away most of it, creating mountains of textile waste that clogs up landfills.
As more and more people become aware of the environmental cost and impact of the fashion industry, many are trying to come up with sustainable solutions.
One of them has been the concept of renting clothes, as opposed to buying them. But is rental fashion actually a more eco-conscious&nbsp;alternative? A new&nbsp;study&nbsp;has answered this question with a&nbsp;resounding&nbsp;&lsquo;no.&rsquo;&nbsp;
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Published in the&nbsp;scientific journal&nbsp;<a href="https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/abfac3/pdf">Environmental Research Letters</a>, the Finnish research compared&nbsp;five different ways of owning and discarding clothes, including rentals, resale and recycling.&nbsp;The team found that renting clothes had the highest adverse environmental impact of all, thanks to hidden costs like&nbsp;multiple deliveries between the warehouse and renter, packaging material costs and repeated&nbsp;rounds of dry cleaning.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Renting has recently gained a lot of popularity as the frugal and sustainable alternative to permanent ownership, thanks to the&nbsp;advent of companies like Rent the Runway,&nbsp;ThredUp&nbsp;and India&rsquo;s Stage3.&nbsp;Even celebrities have adopted and promoted the practice.&nbsp;However, research suggests&nbsp;that the growing&nbsp;fashion rental&nbsp;sector, valued at US $1.86 million in 2021,&nbsp;needs to be regulated much better before we can look at it as a game-changer.
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The research suggests that rental companies will have to make their logistics more environment-friendly&nbsp;before jumping to tall sustainability claims.
As for the consumer who wants to be a better friend&nbsp;for planet&nbsp;Earth, the most eco-friendly option is to buy fewer things and wear them for as long as possible.

The languages used by indigenous communities act as an Encyclopedia of medical knowledge. When these languages fade, the age-old knowledge of medicine disappears.

Communities, especially indigenous communities have for years used their surrounding biodiversity to create a &ldquo;living pharmacy&rdquo; of their own. The languages used by them act as an Encyclopedia of medical knowledge which the world cannot afford to lose.
According to a study by the University of Zurich, "75 percent of the world&rsquo;s medicinal plant applications are only known in one language." When these languages are not recorded and passed on from one generation to another, a lot of valuable information gets lost in the process. Sometimes languages are lost and forgotten when the prevalence of one language supersedes another.
It has also been estimated that there are around 7,400 languages in the world today. As per linguists, if these languages are not recorded and passed on then 30 percent of all languages can disappear by the end of the 21st century.
The study also suggests that the extinction of languages and cultural diversity will have a more devastating effect on the field of medicine than biodiversity loss.&nbsp;
In conclusion, for its survival, it is necessary to create a society where threatened languages are taught, used and preserved. These languages need to be documented before they disappear forever!
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Dispelling the sweltering heat, the southwest monsoon will be spreading rapidly across the country in the next 6-7 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially o

Bringing relief from sweltering heat, the southwest monsoon is set to spread rapidly across the country in the next 6 to 7 days. The weather department expects&nbsp;heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially&nbsp;over the western Himalayan region and Uttar Pradesh from July 17 to 20.
There will be heavy falls in Punjab, Haryana, east Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh from July 18 to 20&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as isolated heavy rain in Delhi on July 18&nbsp;
The IMD&nbsp;has also cautioned people of&nbsp;Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and south Rajasthan, where moderate to severe thunderstorm with lightning is very likely.&nbsp;
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Heavy rain is also expected over northeast India, according to the forecast.&nbsp;Widespread rainfall is very likely to continue over the west coast and remaining parts of west peninsular India, except for Gujarat.

Italy has banned big cruise ships from sailing into Venice after years of protests from residents, culture bodies and environmentalists. The ban adopted by the Italian

Italy has banned big cruise ships from sailing into Venice after years of protests from residents, culture bodies and environmentalists. The ban adopted by the Italian govt will take effect Aug. 1 and will cover the lagoon basin near St. Mark&rsquo;s Square, Venice's most iconic landmark.
The ban applies to ships weighing more than 25,000 tons, longer than 590 feet or with other characteristics that would make them too polluting or overwhelming for Venice&rsquo;s marine environment.
In 2019, the UNESCO had warned Venice about the &ldquo;damage caused by a steady stream of cruise ships.&rdquo; Last week, environmental activists&nbsp;demonstrated during the G20 summit that took place in the city, attracting international media attention on the issue.
Venice is one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic tourism destinations, attracting an estimated 25 million visitors a year. Many tourists come on cruise ships, straining the city&rsquo;s already overcrowded tourism infrastructure and overwhelming its delicate marine environment. Also Watch :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/new-warning-ongoing-climate-crisis-could-wipe-out-167-million-homes-1624880250009" target="_blank">New Warning: Ongoing climate crisis could wipe out 167 million homes!</a>

While makeup removal wipes make life a little easy for us, they might be causing unimaginable damage to the environment and your skin.

Makeup removing wipes are single-use towelettes&nbsp;that are soaked in cleansing solutions to quickly remove makeup, on the go! They are cheap, convenient and easily available, making them a lifesaver for all those who hate removing their waterproof lipstick or winged liner after a long day.
But, these disposable wipes are not entirely godsent, and here&rsquo;s why you need to stop using them NOW! Makeup removing wipes are made of synthetic materials like rayon and polyester and they take around 100 years to degrade completely. This is why the wipes are an absolute menace to the environment. And that's not all! These wet wipes also damage your skin by leaving behind dirt, grime, and oil, leading to clogged pores, breakouts and even irritated skin.
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So, if you want to switch to something more skin-friendly, here are some sustainable alternatives to one-time use, makeup removing wipes
Micellar water: Made of cleaning compounds like purified water, glycerin, and mild surfactants, micellar water not only removes every trace of makeup but the glycerine in it also hydrates the skin.
Cleansing balm: A cleansing balm is an effective option to remove makeup, dirt and oil without drying out the skin. Just slather and massage your face with the balm and allow it to emulsify by adding a couple of drops of water on your face. Simply rinse it off after the emulsification process.&nbsp;
Cleansing oil: These are water-soluble oils that dissolve makeup and dirt off your skin. After applying the oil, just wash your face with clear water to get rid of the remnants and you&rsquo;re good to proceed with other skincare products for the night!
Reusable makeup removing pads: Crafted from organic compounds, these soft washable pads are a great alternative to disposable cotton balls. You simply need to douse them with some makeup remover and clean off your face using the same.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/is-it-okay-to-cover-acne-with-makeup-1560423084052">Is it okay to cover acne with makeup?</a>
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International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global initiative that aims at increasing awareness about the environmental issues caused by the use of plastic bags.

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2021: How many times do you say no to plastic bags when you go out shopping? &nbsp;Have you ever stopped to consider the damage caused to the environment every time you use or throw around a plastic bag? It is now time to go plastic-free!
Observed on July 03rd, the International Plastic Bag Free Day is a global initiative that aims at increasing awareness about the environmental issues caused by the use of plastic bags. The day looks at building a realisation that if we all come together then a plastic-free world is possible to create.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/with-single-use-plastic-ban-these-assam-potters-see-a-ray-of-hope-1570697733091">With single-use plastic ban, these Assam potters see a ray of hope</a>
Plastic bags originated in 1965 and have been in use ever since. Depending on the type of plastic that is being used, bags made of plastic can take around 100 to 500 years to disintegrate and decompose. Especially single-use plastic bags which can be seen littered around everywhere are slowly choking up the environment.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/plastic-bags-packaging-among-deadliest-items-in-the-ocean-study-1607925020700" target="_blank">Plastic bags &amp; packaging among deadliest items in the ocean: study</a>
In order to limit the usage, several countries have put a ban on the use of plastic bags. A ban of this kind is also followed by a fine.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/are-plastic-bans-effective-in-india-1580108879944" target="_blank">Are plastic bans effective in India?</a>
But there are several other measures that one can take on their own in order to reduce the use and make a difference. You can begin by saying NO to plastic bags even if it is free of cost. It is better to use a reusable bag made of cloth or jute every time you go out shopping.

A Canadian town of Lytton in British Columbia province has been engulfed in flames of wildfire after temperatures there soared to a record high of 49.4 degree celsius.&

The Canadian town of Lytton in British Columbia province has been engulfed in flames of wildfire after temperatures soared to a record high of 49.4 degree celsius.&nbsp; Residents of the British Columbia town of Lytton&nbsp;faced evacuation as the region has gone from being Canada&rsquo;s hottest location to most dangerous as a nearby wildfire spread and led to catastrophic destruction of homes, businesses and vehicles.
The local Wildfire Service said the 50 square kilometres were charred.&nbsp;
Climate scientist for UCLA Daniel Swain&nbsp;tweeted&nbsp;that the wildfire was the "singularly most extreme" he had ever seen on satellite. "This is a literal firestorm, producing thousands of lightning strikes and almost certainly countless new fires," he wrote.
Videos show residents driving to escape the burning town, which is home to about 250 people.

Swathes of Canada and US are baking under a historic heatwave.Recording unprecedented temperatures with mercury touching a never-seen-before high of 50 degrees as some

Swathes of Canada and US are baking under a historic heatwave. Recording unprecedented temperatures with mercury touching a never-seen-before high of 50 degrees as some places. So what has turned the region into a cauldron in the past one week... Experts have scientists have blamed the scorching heat on a phenomenon called the heat dome. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of US department of commerce, a heat dome occurs when the atmosphere traps hot ocean air like a lid or cap. Experts say that a heat dome typically last about a week.
A heat dome can have extreme impact on people living without air conditioning. The temperatures of their homes rise to unbearably high, leading to sudden fatalities like those which are being reported in Canada and parts of the US. Canada has seen over 200 sudden deaths in four days which are being linked to a sudden rise in temperatures. Experts say that the trapping of heat can also damage crops, dry out vegetation and result in droughts 
The sweltering heat wave also leads to a sudden rise in power demand... Many parts of the US have been suffering grueling power blackouts...

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday favoured the need to start breeding crocodiles in the state's rivers, especially the Beas and the Sutlej.He said this wi

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday favoured the need to start breeding crocodiles in the state's rivers, especially the Beas and the Sutlej. He said this will help the riverine&nbsp;ecosystem, as crocodiles&nbsp;were found in abundance in these rivers six decades ago.
During a meeting with Forests and Wildlife Preservation Department&nbsp;he appreciated the efforts of the for re-introduction of gharials, an important component of the riverine ecosystem. He also lauded the efforts for conservation of Indus dolphins that were declared as the state aquatic animal in 2019.
The Chief Minister, who is a known nature lover,&nbsp;asked the officials to revive the original flora and fauna keeping in view the state's natural climate and habitat.

First Cyclone Amphan and then Cyclone Tauktae, the Indian coast has been hit by some devastating cyclones in 2020 and 2021.

First Cyclone Amphan and then Cyclone Tauktae, the Indian coast has been hit by some devastating cyclones in 2020 and 2021. Inundating several low-lying villages and destroying more than lakhs of houses, the cyclones have left a trail of large-scale destruction.
Looking at the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/us-china-agree-to-cooperate-on-climate-crisis-with-urgency-1618739877224" target="_blank">climate crisis</a> world over, a new data forecast from the Cornwall-based disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, and Andrew Collins, Professor of Disaster and Development at Northumbria University, has estimated losing &ldquo;8.35 million homes a year between now and 2040.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Here at ShelterBox, we have worked out that on the current trajectory 167 million homes could be lost to climate-based disasters by 2040. Last year cyclone Amphan destroyed 1.7 million homes in India alone.&rdquo; (Flora Longley-Cook, Operations Coordinator at ShelterBox)
ShelterBox&rsquo;s chief executive, Sanj Srikanthan, pressed on the need to recognise and understand the devastating impact of extreme weather on humans. He also added that &ldquo;it is causing irreversible damage, robbing families of homes, livelihoods and loved ones.&rdquo;
The UK government was the host of the G7 summit this year. The charity called out for support from the leaders of the world to generate more help for millions around the world who are losing their homes to extreme climate change, such as storms and floods.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/by-2100-summers-would-last-for-nearly-half-the-year-if-climate-crisis-continues-1616405392436" target="_blank">By 2100, summers would last for nearly half the year if climate crisis continues</a>
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s stories like these that highlight why we have asked three things of G7 last week. First, more support worldwide for emergency shelter after disaster. Second, more support for long-term durable homes that can survive extreme weather conditions. And lastly, a commitment to vaccine distribution that goes the last mile reaching even the most isolated communities so that everyone is safe.&rdquo; (Flora Longley-Cook, Operations Coordinator at ShelterBox)
These measures can help prevent displacement and destruction during climate based calamities.

A new analysis shows that pollution levels remained above permissible limits in Lucknow and Delhi despite lockdown-induced dips. The study by a climate communications i

A new analysis shows that pollution levels remained above permissible limits in Lucknow and Delhi despite lockdown-induced dips. The study by a climate communications initiative Climate Trends says researchers compared the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) air quality data for Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Kolkata over the three months of March, April and May in 2019 &ndash; when there was no lockdown and 2020 and 2021 &ndash; when there was complete lockdown in these cities.
Though Delhi&rsquo;s average PM 2.5 concentration for the three months dipped from 95.6 ug/m3 in 2019 to 69 ug/m3 in 2020, it went up to 95 ug/m3 in 2021. The study revealed that except Mumbai, all cities showed a dip in the average PM 2.5 levels during the three months in 2020. Mumbai, however, has seen a gradual increase in pollution over the years, the study revealed.
The safe upper limit for PM 2.5 (particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns) as prescribed by the CPCB is 40 micrograms per cubic metre (ug/m3).

Australia on Tuesday said it will strongly oppose a UNESCO plan to list the Great Barrier Reef as being "in danger" over deterioration caused by climate change. The UN

Australia on Tuesday said it will strongly oppose a UNESCO plan to list the Great Barrier Reef as being "in danger" over deterioration caused by climate change.
The UN body released a draft report on Monday recommending the reef's World Heritage status be downgraded because of its dramatic coral decline.
The reef is one of seven sites threatened with being added to the endangered heritage list over ecological damage, overdevelopment, overtourism or security concerns.
Others include the Italian city of Venice, which has been overrun with tourists, and the waterfront of the English city of Liverpool.

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, told the Qatar Economic Forum that he plans to transform Reliance Industries aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 20

Asia&rsquo;s richest man,&nbsp;Mukesh Ambani,&nbsp;told the Qatar Economic Forum that he plans to transform Reliance Industries, aiming&nbsp;for net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. Ambani said that every unit making up Reliance would have to pivot as the conglomerate moves toward net-zero. He said Reliance India no option, as a society, as a business, but to really adopt a sustainable business model. Asked if this green push will require dialing back on some of Reliance&rsquo;s businesses, Ambani said &ldquo;it means transforming our businesses and integrating that with the future," without sharing more details. The three-day event kicked off with Qatar&rsquo;s ruler calling on countries to avoid hoarding vaccines to the 'detriment of others'.&nbsp;

A group of children came together to create a ‘Micro-Oxygen chamber’ in Ludhiana by planting 750 tree saplings of at least 60 native species. The team compr

A group of children came together to create a &lsquo;Micro-Oxygen chamber&rsquo; in Ludhiana by planting 750 tree saplings of at least 60 native species. The team comprised of 10 school-going children, calling themselves &lsquo;Green Warriors&rsquo; who attempt to create a micro forest that would be 'by the kids and for the kids&rsquo;.
The plantation drive which took place in Ludhiana&rsquo;s Rakh Bagh, was carried out under the supervision of IRS officer Rohit Mehra and his wife Geetanjali, who have taken many such green initiatives for the city.kids
The shortage of oxygen during Covid-19&rsquo;s second wave was one of the reason for these children came together and wanted to make Ludhiana an oxygen-rich city.

Environment activists staged a protest in the harbour of the coastal city of Falmouth in England to highlight the lack of climate change action from world lea

Environment activists staged a protest in the harbour of the coastal city of Falmouth&nbsp;in&nbsp;England to highlight the lack of climate change action from world leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in Cornwall.
Campaigners accused the G-7 governments of spending money on conferences and summits, but not doing enough to protect the environment, and in particular the oceans.
The activists projected their slogans on the bow of the "Silja Europa" ship, a cruise ferry currently docked in Falmouth port and hosting about 1,000 police officers tasked with the summit security.
The boat sailed from Estonia to Cornwall for that purpose.

In a first in the country, eight Asiatic lions in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park tested positive for the coronavirus last month. A lioness at Chennai's Vandal

Several instances of tigers and lions contracting the novel coronavirus&nbsp;have been reported in the past year. Are big cats particularly vulnerable to Covid-19?&nbsp;What about your pet cats? editorji&nbsp;takes a look at what some of the studies have found.&nbsp;
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Every year on June 5th, World Environment Day is observed to encourage worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment. It is an occasion to think about how w

World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year across the globe to encourage worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s important to care for the environment we live in, not only for our health but for our survival too.
There is a specific theme for World Environment Day, each year. The theme for 2021 is 'Ecosystem Restoration.'&nbsp;The event is hosted by a different country every year for official celebrations, this year's host is Pakistan.
The first major conference on environmental issues was held in the year 1972 from June 5-16 in Stockholm. Later that year, on December 15, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating June 5 as World Environment Day. In 1974, the first World Environment Day was celebrated engaging governments, businesses, celebrities and citizens to focus their efforts on a pressing environmental issue.

Relish that cup of coffee or banana smoothie while you can, because it seems like some of the world’s most beloved foods might soon disappear forev

Relish that cup of coffee or banana smoothie while you can, because it seems like some of the world&rsquo;s most beloved foods&nbsp;might soon&nbsp;disappear&nbsp;forever, courtesy of&nbsp;climate change!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Climate change attacking your grocery list sounds a little dramatic but thanks to global heating and natural or man-made disasters, this may very well be our reality. Extreme weather conditions&nbsp;including&nbsp;drought, floods,&nbsp;wildfires and heatwaves, are all threatening our favourite crops and making agriculture difficult in many parts of the world, including India.&nbsp;
Global warming is making the Earth&rsquo;s environment inhospitable not just for humans but even the food they eat. Unfortunately, the foods that are most endangered by rising temperatures are also among the most popular. Let&rsquo;s take a look at some of these foods that could go extinct due to the impact of climate change on our planet.
CHICKPEAS&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chickpea or&nbsp;chhole, an important legume crop consumed widely, faces a major threat from drought and rising heat.&nbsp;As the crop requires a lot of water for production, rampant droughts have shrunk production by 40-50 per cent and scientists are actually trying to develop climate-resilient chickpeas!
BANANAS&nbsp;&nbsp;
The world&rsquo;s most convenient fruit, bananas need moderate weather and a consistent water supply for healthy production.&nbsp;Additionally, a tropical disease that is jumping continents also threatens to wipe out banana plantations across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
COFFEE&nbsp;&nbsp;
Guzzled by caffeine lovers around the world, coffee could be another victim of rising heat levels. Both the&nbsp;regions where coffee is grown and the bees that help its growth are threatened by ecological disruption. In fact,&nbsp;88&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of Latin America's coffee-suitable areas could&nbsp;deplete&nbsp;by 2050.&nbsp;&nbsp;
SEAFOOD&nbsp;
The carbon dioxide released by humans and human-related activities is absorbed by our vast oceans. An imbalance in CO2 rise is messing up marine chemistry&nbsp;and this could have a far-reaching impact on seafood.&nbsp;As the quality of&nbsp;seafood deteriorates, seafood-borne diseases are already increasing.&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOYBEANS&nbsp;&nbsp;
Could&nbsp;tofu, edamame, miso, and tempeh become a thing of the past? A 2017 crop study found that if&nbsp;the world&rsquo;s emissions are not significantly reduced,&nbsp;soybean crops could diminish by 40 per cent by 2100.&nbsp;Apart from food, soybeans are also&nbsp;a source of biofuels giving them global&nbsp;economic importance as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;
WHEAT, MAIZE &amp; RICE&nbsp;&nbsp;
In a grim revelation, a 2016 study of crops of vital dietary importance found that the production of wheat, maize, and rice is also in danger.&nbsp;Regions, where the crops are currently grown, could become obsolete, due to oscillating temperatures and unpredictable weather while the demand is projected to increase 33 per cent by 2050.&nbsp;
CHOCOLATE&nbsp;&nbsp;
Some bitter news about your favourite sweet treat, cocoa beans that are used to produce chocolate&nbsp;can only grow if a certain set of conditional requirements are met.&nbsp;A limited area of potential growth, fluctuation in humidity and lack of&nbsp;nutrient-rich&nbsp;soil&nbsp;all&nbsp;threaten chocolate&rsquo;s future.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Evidently, protecting the environment should be the world&rsquo;s top priority as it's slowly beginning to feel like whatever we do will be too little, too late.&nbsp;

Exposing the impact of climate change on human health, a new study has found that more than a third of all heat-related deaths around the world between 1991 and 20

Exposing the impact of climate change on human health, a new study has found that&nbsp;more than a third of all heat-related deaths around the world between 1991 and 2018 can be&nbsp;blamed&nbsp;on&nbsp;human-induced global heating.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s worse, scientists say this is only the tip of the very damaging climate iceberg. Adding that far more people die from extreme weather conditions brought upon&nbsp;by global warming disasters such as storms, flooding and drought.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For the purpose of this study, researchers looked at heat deaths in 732 cities in 43 countries around the globe from 1991 to 2018 and calculated that 37% were caused by&nbsp;higher temperatures. Overall, the data found the largest climate change-induced contributions to be from southern and western Asia (Iran and Kuwait),&nbsp;followed by&nbsp;south-east Asia (the Philippines and Thailand) and Central and South America.
Published in the journal Nature Climate Change, the study highlights the glaring reality that climate change is already killing people in every continent, making&nbsp;it more important than ever to empower meaningful change&nbsp;through global climate agreements.

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