FIFA World Cup burning: Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe to play in 30 to 35°C heat
The actual heat stress on players during matches may be higher than currently measured
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ENVIRONMENT
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A record 709 new animal species get discovered in India during 2025, reports ZSI
- by The Plurals News Network
- July 2, 2026
Kerala is the top biodiversity hotspot with the most recorded species last year, followed by West Bengal
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UN chief lays down seven-point roadmap to save the planet from deepening climate crisis
- by Jayanta Basu
- July 1, 2026
The plan focuses on methane emission cuts, AI revision, Just Transition, and defending science; developed countries are urged to make climate payments as promised
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Ozone pollution is now widespread and an all-season phenomenon in India: think tank
- by The Plurals News Network
- June 30, 2026
Delhi-NCR emerges largest regional hotspot; Chandigarh and Jaipur among cities most affected, Kolkata not showing a spike
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UN head issues stark warning on climate change, fuels the fire against fossil fuel
- by Jayanta Basu
- June 29, 2026
Senior official has pointed out that electrifying transport, buildings and industry as the fastest ways to cut emissions and break reliance on imported fossil fuels
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India is a global hotspot for dangerous hot and humid days
- by The Plurals News Network
- June 27, 2026
Climate change is responsible for two-thirds of global humid heat days
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OPINION
Budget 2026: Green hope comes back with a few questions
- by Biswajit Mukherjee
- June 26, 2026
Focus on waste management, river degradation, better enactment of environmental regulations, and the jute industry missed out
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ECONOMY
Gender a priority in first BJP budget for Bengal, with a few question marks
- by Chandrima S. Bhattacharya
- June 25, 2026
Experts welcome gestures towards women’s empowerment, but many concerned about outcome of schemes and shrinking welfare net
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Sundarban, solar and Sustainable Development Goals get priority in Bengal budget
- by Jayanta Basu
- June 23, 2026
Green activists claim key environmental issues have been ignored
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ECONOMY
BJP government’s first budget in Bengal balances welfare and infrastructure, has a climate focus
- by The Plurals News Network
- June 22, 2026
The government claims that the budget takes care of everyone's needs; the opposition finds few holes but prepares to give a long rope