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. […]

October 18, 2024. Introduction: A study published on October 16, 2024, in Science Advances, explores how the rising demand for farmed salmon is making it harder for coastal communities to access affordable fish. The research, led by Patricia Majluf from Cayetano Heredia University, focuses on how small fish, known as forage fish, are being used […]

October 17, 2024. Introduction: A study published in Conservation Letters shows that up to 66% of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are now experiencing new, extreme temperature changes. These changes could severely affect the diverse plant and animal life in these critical ecosystems. What are Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)? KBAs are areas that […]

October 17, 2024. Introduction: The Sun has entered a period called solar maximum, part of its current solar cycle, which has led to an increase in sunspots and solar activity. This phase could affect everyday life on Earth, according to Jamie Favors, head of NASA’s Space Weather Programme. What is Solar Maximum? Solar maximum is […]

October 11, 2024. Introduction: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 10, revealing a disturbing 73% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970. This sharp drop highlights the severe impact of human activities on the world’s biodiversity and calls for immediate action to prevent further damage. What is causing […]

October 10, 2024. Introduction: Recent reports from the UN Climate Change secretariat show an increasing effort to consider gender in climate policies. By July 2024, around 81% of the countries that are part of the Paris Agreement included gender references in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which is a big improvement compared to 2015. Gender […]

October 9, 2024. The United Nations has raised the alarm about a serious crisis caused by climate change, marked by more severe floods and droughts. On October 7, 2024, a UN report revealed that the world’s rivers had their driest conditions in over 30 years, while glaciers experienced their largest mass loss in 50 years. […]