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An epicenter of an earthquake. Photo Source - USGS

6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea’s New Britain, Triggers Tsunami Warning

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning, triggering temporary tsunami warnings for the region. The quake struck at 6:04 am local time near the southern

Govind Tekale

April 5, 2025

Pacific pocket mouse. Photo Source: Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS

Conservation·Wildlife

California Petition Seeks State Protection for Pacific Pocket Mouse

A major conservation group has filed a petition to protect one of North America’s smallest rodents under California law, as federal protections fall short of saving the critically endangered species. The Center

Govind Tekale

March 30, 2025

Representative Image. A large wildfire. Photo Source - The U.S. National Archives (PDM 1.0)

Disaster·News·USA

Cal Fire Maps Add 3.5M Acres to Fire Hazard Zones—Los Angeles Sees 30% Spike in ‘Very High’ Risk Areas

Cal Fire has released updated fire hazard severity zone maps for Southern California, revealing a dramatic increase in areas at risk. The new maps, which include Los Angeles County and surrounding regions,

Govind Tekale

March 25, 2025

Climate·World

WMO’s 75th Anniversary: Closing the Early Warning Gap Together

World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23 to emphasize the importance of the Meteorological organization. Weather forecast is a routine affair now. We can plan our day as per the weather

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Ochoco lomatium under the Endangered Species.Photo Source:The Center for Biological Diversity is a national.

Conservation·News·Plant Life

Rare Oregon Flower Faces Extinction as Habitat Loss Wipes Out Largest Population

A rare flower found only in central Oregon is fighting for survival as habitat threats mount. The Center for Biological Diversity has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Representative Image. AI Generated Image: Large-scale deforestation, showing a once-lush forest that has been cleared, leaving behind barren, terraced land with tree stumps and remnants of fallen trees.

Forest·Nature·World

International Day of Forests 2025: How “Forests and Food” Theme Links 1.6 Billion Livelihoods to Ecosystem Protection

In India the forests are a part of our daily life. The revered sages used to live in forests. They used to run residential schools. Krishna, whose advice to Arjuna has become

Govind Tekale

March 21, 2025

Representative Image. Vulture conservation in Tamil Nadu gets a boost as TN Govt sets up a State level committee to work on an Action Plan for vulture conservation. Photo Source: Supriya Sahu IAS (twitter)

Conservation·India·Wildlife

Wayanad Vulture Population Surges: 2025 Census Reveals Significant Increase

The 2025 synchronized vulture census across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka has revealed encouraging results for these crucial scavengers. Most notably, the vulture population in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary more than doubled from

Govind Tekale

March 10, 2025

Representative Image.Photo Source: Coconino National Forest, Ariz (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Forest·News·USA

Trump’s Order Opens 280 Million Acres of National Forests to Logging

President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to drastically increase logging and road building across 280 million acres of national forests and public lands. The directive aims to boost domestic timber

Govind Tekale

March 4, 2025

Representative image. Red coffee beans . Photo Source: Pickpik.

Agriculture

South Sudan’s Excelsa Coffee: Climate-Resilient Crop Faces Export Challenges Amid Conflict

In western South Sudan, Catherine Bashiama carefully examines her coffee tree, searching for the first fruit buds since planting it three years ago. Finding small cherries, she smiles with pride. This mother

Govind Tekale

March 4, 2025

Representative image. Soldier observes wildfire from helicopter. Photo Source: SC National Guard (Twitter).

Disaster·Nature·News·USA

Carolina Forest Wildfire Burns 1600 Acres: 30% Contained, Smoke Shuts Roads, Triggers Burn Ban

Smoke is blanketing the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach as firefighters battle a massive wildfire that has burned approximately 1,600 acres and is currently 30% contained. Heavy smoke is severely limiting

Tejal Somvanshi

March 3, 2025