As the world faces escalating water shortages, 2026 has been declared the ‘Year of Water’—with Blue Davos emerging as a pivotal initiative to drive action. Here’s what it means for governments, businesses, and you.
Despite a slight improvement from ‘severe’ levels, Delhi-NCR’s air remains dangerously toxic with an AQI of 341. As authorities lift emergency measures, residents are left gasping for clean air—and answers.
A commuter train derailed just outside Barcelona after a rain-soaked retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, claiming the life of the driver and injuring 37 passengers. This tragedy comes just days after a separate fatal high-speed rail collision in southern Spain, raising urgent questions about the nation’s rail infrastructure and emergency preparedness.
Forget everything you know about rain. On the distant exoplanet HD 189733 b, a deep blue world that might look serene from afar, the reality is a nightmare of supersonic winds and sideways rain made of molten glass. NASA’s findings reveal a world of extreme and terrifying beauty.
A new report reveals the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust holds $254 million in fossil fuel giants like Chevron, BP, and Shell—the highest level in nine years. This comes despite Bill Gates’ public stance on climate action and past claims of moving away from such investments, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and raising urgent questions about ethical philanthropy.
In a significant development, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after just three days, citing a slight but crucial improvement in air quality. While the ‘severe+’ pollution emergency has eased, Stages I-III of GRAP remain in force, offering cautious relief to millions.