Cherry blossoms blooming earlier than usual are emerging as a visible signal of climate trouble. Scientists point to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and expanding urban areas as key drivers. The timing shift isn’t just cosmetic: it hints at broader changes to agriculture and local weather patterns that could ripple into crop yields and livelihoods.
The Supreme Court will hear a case to protect the Aravalli hills on Monday after taking suo motu cognisance. Environmentalists and locals worry unchecked mining and rapid urbanization are harming the fragile ecosystem. The CJI-led bench’s upcoming hearing is expected to address alleged violations and determine next steps to safeguard the hills and local livelihoods.
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Satellite measurements show Earth’s nighttime illumination rose 16% from 2014 to 2022. The biggest drivers are urban expansion and improved energy access across developing regions. Yet the story isn’t uniform: parts of Europe are actively dimming streetlights and tightening policies to cut energy use and light pollution, underscoring a growing split in global lighting trends.
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