October 25, 2024 Introduction: The Punjab government of Pakistan announced plans to deploy artificial rain to address severe smog in Lahore. This decision follows Lahore being named the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 394. Such levels are classified as hazardous, far exceeding the WHO guideline. About Air Quality Index […]

October 23, 2024 Introduction: A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be the most efficient for reflecting solar radiation. Researchers propose spraying five million tonnes of diamond dust annually into the upper atmosphere to achieve […]

October 22, 2024 Introduction: The UN Biodiversity Conference is currently underway in Cali, Colombia. A recent assessment by 35 percent ltd, commissioned by Wetlands International, marks the importance of wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). This assessment follows COP15, where nations were urged to revise their biodiversity plans in line with the […]

October 21, 2024 Introduction: Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, face imminent extinction. Their populations have plummeted to between 95,000 and 524,000. In 2022, the government classified East Coast koalas as ‘endangered’. Various factors contribute to their decline, including habitat loss and disease. Factors Contributing to Decline Australia is known as the ‘extinction capital’ of the world. […]

October 20, 2024 Introduction: A new cyclone is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. It will be named ‘Dana’, which means a beautiful, precious pearl in Arabic. This name was proposed by Qatar. The cyclone is predicted to intensify within the next 24 hours. Cyclone Naming Process Since 2004, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has […]

October 20, 2024 Introduction: The fourth global coral bleaching event (GCBE4) began in January 2023. It is the most extensive and rapid coral bleaching event recorded. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 99.9% of coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean have experienced heat stress. This event has surpassed previous bleaching events from 2014 […]

October 20, 2024 Introduction: A recent study has found toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in drinking water worldwide. These chemicals, known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), were detected in both tap and bottled water in major cities across the UK and China. Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Hainan University published their findings in ACS ES&T Water. […]