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From inebriation to writing vicious notes, show staffers allege the host often exhibited confused, angry behavior

In Odisha's Kendrapara district, six people have been killed by estuarine crocodiles in two and a half months. The reptile is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and the population in Bhitarkanika National Park is stable. But overcrowding has caused increased human-crocodile conflict, with people losing their connection to…

As companies with billionaire backing buy in, frontline communities weigh the economics with health and environment

NIMHANS and Atta Galatta join forces to host a campaign for Suicide Prevention, with the theme “Creating Hope Through Action”, to break the silence and build support for those affected. The core objective is to eliminate stigma and create an environment where individuals can seek help without fear or judgment.…

The abandoned industrial area near Big Marsh city park poses “significant threats to human health and the environment,” President Biden’s administration says. Nearby fishing areas are also at risk.

Vijayawada Municipal Corp. organised walkathon, cycle rally, and other awareness programmes to mark 4th Int'l Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Scores of students participated, highlighting need to protect environment. Events flagged off at Eat Street and culminated at Raghavaiah Park. Municipal Commissioner Pundkar stressed need for awareness on…

A coalition of environmental groups is suing Utah's government for, in its view, failing to stop the Great Salt Lake from shrinking at an alarming pace

Environmental scientists have expressed their concern over plastic waste damaging the Himalayan ecosystem and biodiversity in the north Indian hill regions like Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Heat pumps can be used to both cool and heat homes. The 2022 federal Inflation Reduction Act provides financial incentives for installing one. SciLine interviewed Theresa Pistochini of the Energy Efficiency Institute and Western Cooling Efficiency Center at the University of California, Davis. She describes how home heat pumps work;…