Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

Super Typhoon Ragasa devastates Hong Kong and Southern China with record-breaking 280 kmph winds, displacing millions and causing widespread damage.

A document past its time, Pg 14.

Indus Water Treaty faces climate change and political challenges, needs data sharing framework for effective water management between India, Pakistan.

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sundarban crocodile census reveals population rise, highlighting conservation success beyond megafauna, but climate threats loom.

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.

Dengue cases linked to climate change in Asia and the Americas, Pg10

Dengue cases surge in Asia, Americas due to climate change; projected to rise 76% by 2050, says study.

North America affects monsoon rain over India , Pg10

North American summer warming intensifies Indian monsoon by altering global air circulation patterns, surpassing even Tibetan influence, says study.

Expanding glacial lakes which need supervision: CWC , Pg8

CWC reports India's glacial lake area surged 30% since 2011, escalating flood risks nationwide amid climate concerns.

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split , Pg2

Research reveals erosion drives river splitting, impacting flood risks and ecosystem services, with implications for Ganga and Brahmaputra management.

Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed , Pg2

Study reveals alarming sea-level rise around Maldives, Lakshadweep, challenging previous assumptions about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.

Land-use change reduced flows in China’s river stations , Pg13

Chinese study reveals land-use changes, climate variability, and water diversion significantly reduced river flows in 70% of hydrological stations.

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers face unprecedented melting in 2024, losing 1% ice in six weeks due to record temperatures.

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Invasive species and native 'grassland invaders' threaten Dibru-Saikhowa National Park's grasslands, endangering feral horses and local fauna.

Only united action can stop the hyacinth’s invasion , Pg10

Water hyacinth invasion threatens Kerala's ecosystem, livelihoods; calls for national policy, incentivized innovation, and united action to combat the menace.

The decline in bird populations in tropics due to climate change , Pg8

Tropical bird populations plummet 25-38% since 1980 due to climate change-induced heat extremes, some species declining over 50%.

Sleeping disasters, Pg 6.

Rising seas, shifting lives and a test of democratic values, Pg6