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The paper mills of Muzaffarnagar
Environment

The paper mills of Muzaffarnagar

Vikas Choudhary
1 min read
Although a major sector in western Uttar Pradesh, the industry is also energy-intensive and polluting
In early January 2026, wildfires swept through Argentina’s Chubut province in Patagonia, engulfing parts of UNESCO-listed Los Alerces National Park, home to ancient Alerce trees that can live for over 3,000 years.
Climate Change

Climate change made Chile and Argentina wildfires this year up to three times more likely, study finds

Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Rising temperatures and reduced rainfall deepen wildfire crisis in southern South America, states WWA research
Simply Put: Parasites
Environment

Simply Put: Parasites

Sorit Gupto
1 min read
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