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UNDP India head Angela Lusigi said, "Cities of the future cannot be hotter versions of today's cities." She stressed India needs practical, localised solutions for its heat crisis, focusing on walkability, green spaces, and climate-sensitive design. Many effective solutions are place-based, like cool roofs and urban forests.
In India's coal belt, women are fighting relentless air pollution. In Bokaro district, Jharkhand, "Paryavaran Sakhis" monitor PM2.5 and PM10 levels. Their data has forced new dust-control measures, improving conditions. Residents described "constant exposure to coal dust," leading to breathing difficulties and rising healthcare costs.
Arizona's San Carlos Lake is now closed indefinitely after all fish died. Drought and dam water release caused a "major fish kill affecting approximately 100% of the fish population," officials said. Decomposing fish pose health hazards. The recreation department will monitor conditions and provide updates.
Bahadurgarh MC launched 'Green Bells: Ring a Bell' campaign on Haryana-Delhi border to cut plastic waste. Municipal Commissioner Jhajjar Abhinav Siwach inaugurated it. The campaign encourages reusable bags, with bells and QR codes rewarding shoppers. "The bell serves as public acknowledgment," Siwach said. Many shops joined.
Indonesia's eastern communities use a 400-year-old system called sasi to protect ocean life. This traditional practice, which started long before modern conservation, restricts fishing to let resources recover. Scientists now see how this indigenous knowledge, where communities "close off their fishing grounds," can help marine ecosystems thrive.
India offers 7 best places for near-certain tiger sightings. Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is known for its open landscape, making tiger sightings easier. Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh has a high tiger density. Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest, also offers good chances.
Most new US AI datacenters will be built in drought-hit areas. A Guardian analysis found two-thirds of planned facilities are in dry locations. Experts worry about water use, with one saying, "the rest of us have to deal with a great increase in water demand."
Koalas are the sleepiest animals, resting 18 to 20 hours daily. This is due to their diet of toxic, low-nutrient eucalyptus leaves. Processing these leaves uses much energy, leaving them with little to move. They "sleep away almost their whole existence," needing rest to survive.
Record octopus numbers, first seen in 2025 off Devon and Cornwall, have spread to Scotland and Wales. A study found warming seas are likely causing this "bloom." "It is pretty extraordinary," said Bryce Stewart. While some fishers lost shellfish catches, others got record octopus hauls.
Professor S.L. Madivalar said in Dharwad on June 7 that large-scale tree plantation is the most effective way to tackle rising temperatures. He explained that increasing carbon dioxide traps heat, causing climate change. People in slums suffer most. Forests absorb carbon but are shrinking.
A three-day river conservation drive for Kolkata's Adi Ganga ended Sunday. Over 230 volunteers helped remove 200 kg of waste. Organisers said, "many volunteers participated in the initiative." The campaign focused on awareness and cleaning, with sapling distribution and cultural events. State ministers also joined the concluding day.
Kerala has over 100 snake types, with 35 venomous. Common species include the spectacled cobra, known for its hood, and the medically significant common krait with white stripes. Russell's vipers, with chain-like spots, cause severe bites. The article said, "almost 35 of which are venomous."
Delhi Bird Atlas, released June 5, showed Delhi ranks second in bird diversity among global capitals, only behind Nairobi. The atlas used a grid-based method and found "The Delhi Bird List now stands at 471 species". Many factors, like geography and migration routes, got this rich diversity.