Chandana S

Ozone layer depletion in Antarctica has increased this year to 20 million square kilometres. Even though it is within the normal range, it still holds the concern.

Even though rising temperatures are the main cause of coral bleaching, certain coral species are climate-resilient. But still, their growth won't be the same.

The monsoon season in 2025 has caused havoc in India, killing hundreds of people and disrupting livelihoods. Experts point towards the changing climate and a major shift in the monsoon pattern that is leading to new wet and dry spots across India.

With rising temperatures and expanding glacial lakes, the Himalayas face the threat of glacial lake outburst floods. Limited data and tough terrain hamper timely intervention and disaster prevention.

In India, much of the wedding-related food waste is due to oversized buffets, inaccurate guest estimates, and a general lack of awareness about food donation.

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicted in its Sixth Assessment Report, climate change has adversely affected global crop yields, including in India.

From the oil infernos of 1990s Kuwait to Ukraine's flooded habitats and Gaza's ecocide, armed conflicts have become accelerants of environmental collapse.

Rising sea levels, as noted by the IPCC and India's Ministry of Earth Sciences, are displacing coastal communities and increasing poverty.

While other countries have used saliva, umbilical cord, or skin cells to extract DNA, Indian scientists have used White Blood Cells (WBCs) to extract DNA.

Marrying within communities is prevalent in India, which has increased the risk of population-specific diseases. Educating people, encouraging them to undergo genetic screening, and government interventions are necessary to manage the rising genetic diseases.