'We expected it, but now it's here': on the frontline of Australia's bird flu outbreak, people are distressed

H5 bird flu was detected on South Australia's Limestone Coast three weeks ago, causing distress among residents. Maureen Christie said, "We expected it, but now it's here, it's just traumatic." Locals now see many sick birds daily. Authorities are working to report cases as the virus spreads among local species.

Delhi air pollution linked to higher death risk among TB Patients: Study

A large study linked Delhi’s fine particulate air pollution to higher death risks for tuberculosis patients. Researchers analysed 61,925 adults who started treatment between September 2022 and August 2023. Findings showed that as pollution levels rose, the odds of dying increased. Pranay Sinha said, “TB deaths tend to come early.”

Nature is 'reclaiming' the river: How a massive project is balancing flood safety with a thriving new wild.

After 30 years, a Dutch river floodplain has become more than 5,500 hectares of new nature. The Gelderse Poort project turned former farm land into wetlands and forests. Scientists said the area shows how flood safety can support biodiversity recovery. This approach gives the river more room to behave naturally.

Italy on red alert, Hungary turns off lights as Europe's heatwave takes toll

Italy placed all major cities on the highest health alert on Thursday as a heatwave gripped Europe. Hungary turned off lights at state buildings to save energy. Record temperatures hit Austria, while drought forced Piedmont to declare a state of emergency. Many people now face serious health risks from heat.

Climate finance is next chapter in UK-India economic partnership

Climate finance is the next chapter in the UK-India economic partnership. India’s renewable energy capacity now exceeds 220 GW, and the country became the world’s third-largest generator of wind and solar power in 2024. Now, India needs global private capital to support its energy transition and long-term economic growth.

Something is lurking under the ships in Strait of Hormuz, and could spawn a 'biological apocalypse'

More than 1,500 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a major ecological disaster. Researchers said, "Ships in the Gulf region had remained idle there for at least 40 times longer than an average stay." These stagnant vessels now host invasive species that threaten marine life worldwide.

Turning 'radioactive waste' into glass: The risky plan to clean up 56 million gallons of toxic sludge.

The US buried 56 million gallons of highly radioactive waste in 177 underground tanks in 1990. Now, experts will use it to make 4.2 metric tons of glass daily. This massive cleanup project at the Hanford site aims to safely store the dangerous leftovers from decades of plutonium production work.

California’s 'hidden' water supply is permanently damaged—and our future looks a lot thirstier.

California's 2020-2022 drought permanently damaged a massive underground water reserve in the Sacramento Valley. Scientists said the aquifer compacted so severely after excessive groundwater pumping that it cannot store as much water anymore. This collapse means the land lost storage space that researchers believe cannot be restored on human timescales.

From wreckage to 'rebirth': How thousands of tons of bridge rubble are now saving Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem.

In 2017, officials placed 20,000 tons of demolished Virginia bridge material into the Chesapeake Bay to create an artificial reef. Instead of using a landfill, they cleaned the concrete and moved it offshore. This project helped fish, crabs, and oysters by providing new surfaces to live and grow on.

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Every single body of water in England is polluted with toxic chemicals, according to new Environment Agency data. Only 14.3% of surface waters reached good ecological status. Ami McCarthy from Greenpeace UK said the "scale of this crisis is sobering." Officials do not expect clean water until at least 2063.

People can walk across this river in Indonesia without touching the water; the reality is alarming

The Citarum River in Indonesia is so covered in floating rubbish that people appear to walk across its surface. Years of industrial pollution and untreated sewage turned this lifeline into a disaster. Many residents still use the water for daily needs, despite dangerous levels of lead and harmful bacteria present.

Solinas Integrity Raises USD 5.5 Million in Series A1 Round Led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, Co

Solinas Integrity raised USD 5.5 million in a Series A1 funding round on August 6. Led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, the IIT Madras-incubated firm builds robotics to clean underground water infrastructure. The company will use these funds to scale operations across India and expand into the Middle East markets.