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    Scorching Heatwave Engulfs Delhi and North-Central India: Temperatures Hit 45°C+ as IMD Warns of Prolonged Extreme Conditions

    As Delhi and much of India endure this punishing heat, the event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by rising temperatures.

    Bangladesh’s Billion-Dollar Carbon Credit Goal Sparks Fierce Debate Over Feasibility and Risks

    As global demand for credible, high-quality carbon credits continues to rise, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical crossroads.

    A Perfect Storm: How Global Conflicts and Climate Threats Are Pushing Nepal Toward a Food Crisis

    When the combined forces of exorbitant fuel, fertiliser scarcity, and a parched monsoon hit this year’s harvest, the crisis will move directly from the barren fields to the kitchen tables of millions of Nepalis.

    Karnali’s Yarsagumba Season Delayed Amidst Dwindling Yields and Mounting High-Altitude Dangers

    The provincial government of Karnali is attempting to delicately balance the immediate economic needs of its vulnerable citizens with vital, long-term ecological preservation.

    Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Polluters with Sweeping New Environmental Powers

    To ensure the new laws do not remain merely symbolic, the CEA has initiated a massive recruitment drive, onboarding 281 new environmental officers to fill a critical staffing void that had persisted for nearly a decade.

    Chinese Scientists Turn Desert Sand into Fertile Soil in Just 10 Months with Lab-Grown Cyanobacteria

    As climate change intensifies arid conditions in many parts of the world, Chinese scientists have shown that with a little help from the earth’s oldest microbes, humanity can begin to heal degraded landscapes at a pace that matches the urgency of the crisis.

    Trump Administration Disbands Key Federal Climate Science Advisory Committee

    As the federal government aggressively abdicates its traditional leadership role in climate science, the burden of addressing global warming is rapidly shifting to state and local governments, as well as the private sector.

    Indian Wastewater Rife With Drug Resistance Genes

    Resistance genes are specific DNA sequences that enable bacteria to withstand the effects of antibiotics or other antimicrobial agents. They can spread rapidly between bacteria, causing widespread drug resistance.
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    Warning Signs Overlooked Before Nepal Glacier Collapse Trapped Thousands

    The disaster has already prompted international assistance, including satellite damage mapping and support for rescue operations.

    UNICEF: 3.7 Million Afghan Children Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

    Without rapid and substantial additional funding, the outlook for the remainder of 2026 is grim, UNICEF says, as peak wasting season is underway.

    Bangladesh: Prime Minister Orders Feasibility Study on Universal Girls’ Stipends

    The Prime Minister’s directive places the Education Assistance Trust and relevant ministries under clear instructions to produce a concrete proposal.

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    Warning Signs Overlooked Before Nepal Glacier Collapse Trapped Thousands

    The disaster has already prompted international assistance, including satellite damage mapping and support for rescue operations.

    UNICEF: 3.7 Million Afghan Children Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

    Without rapid and substantial additional funding, the outlook for the remainder of 2026 is grim, UNICEF says, as peak wasting season is underway.
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