Volta Redonda, a city in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, is plagued by pollution from the country's largest steelmaker, CSN. Residents and environmental groups are calling for action to address the issue, but the company claims it is taking steps to mitigate the damage.
The recent floods in Assam and Nagaland have left a trail of destruction, with over 100 people reported dead and thousands displaced. While heavy rainfall is being cited as a primary cause, researchers and local residents point to a complex array of factors, including wetland degradation, disrupted drainage, and unregulated mining and infrastructure.
India's diverse bat species play vital roles in pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal, yet face declining populations due to habitat loss, persecution, and wind turbine collisions. With only six species legally protected, conservation efforts remain inadequate.