The Ganges River is drying faster than ever — Here’s what it means for the region and the world
The Ganges flows through ancient Varanasi, India. Yavuz Sariyildiz/Shutterstock The Ganges,...
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Otters spotted in Kashmir waters, and residents are both thrilled and wary
Long believed to be extinct, Eurasian otters show signs of resurgence, with three sightings by...
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Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green, Says Study of Volcanic Waters
Nearly three fourths of Earth is covered by oceans, making the planet look like a pale blue...
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Global oxygen drain: Inland waters now consume more oxygen than they produce, researchers raise red flag
Oxygen is central to life — not just for breathing, but for powering the vital cycles of carbon...
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Oxygen is running low in inland waters—and human activities are to blame
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our...
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Rare sea animals known for hour-long dives spotted in Antarctica waters
A team of researchers has stumbled upon a rare species of sea creatures off the coast of...
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Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say
Scientists warn that many of the world’s reefs may not recover from the intense, prolonged heat...
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What’s the Difference Between Flounder and Cod?
In particular, the cod and flounder are two fish that have garnered much attention and interest...
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Our Ocean Is Choking on Plastic—But It’s a Problem We Can Solve
A new analytical tool can show the main sources of plastic pollution and help governments...
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UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
“This action is a victory for multilateralism and for global efforts to counter the destructive...
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Cabo Verde ‘on the frontlines’ of climate crisis, says Guterres ahead of Ocean Summit
How can a country secure a sustainable future if 99.3 per cent of its territory is water? UN...
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The Ganges: river of life, religion and pollution
The date is 8 October 2018 and a man lies, unmoving, on a hospital bed. The white bed sheet hides...
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