Environment

Arctic sea ice is nearing a historic low winter peak. This trend signals accelerating global warming. The shrinking ice threatens polar ecosystems and wildlife. It also opens new shipping routes and resource access. This is reshaping geopolitical competition in the region. Nations are increasing activity as the Arctic transforms. The post appeared first on .

Despite increased forest cover in the Aravallis, built-up areas have surged 53%, leading to a 13.8% rise in annual soil loss. Researchers found that massive land conversion, particularly of rangelands and croplands, overwhelms local conservation efforts like afforestation. This trend, linked to human activity and climate change, threatens the delicate balance of this ancient mountain

Partula snails all but vanished from Polynesia after the arrival of a carnivorous foreign snail. But a global alliance of zoos has worked to bring them back. The post appeared first on .

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War is polluting the skies and waterways in Iran, and experts are warning that the conflict’s environmental effects could extend beyond the country. The post appeared first on .

Iran has accused the United States of bombing a desalination plant on Qeshm Island. The country was already facing a severe water shortage. The post appeared first on .