NYC Climate Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala Resigns

New York City's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Rohit Aggarwala has resigned, effective January 30, 2026. Appointed by former Mayor Eric Adams, Aggarwala served all four years of Adams' term.

Biosphere 2: Arizona's Sealed Earth Experiment Evolves

Biosphere 2, a massive sealed glass structure in the Arizona desert, began as a two-year human survival experiment in the 1990s. Today, it serves as a controlled laboratory for studying Earth's ecosystems, climate change, and environmental processes under

Sunita Williams on NASA's Future & Her Space Legacy

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams reflects on her 27-year career, emphasizing continuity, international partnerships, and commercial collaboration as NASA enters a new phase of space exploration beyond low Earth orbit.

Usha Vance Pregnant: Fourth Child Due July 2026

Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance announce pregnancy with fourth child, a boy due July 2026. Meet their three children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel as family expands.

MPCB-Osaka City Japan MoU for Pollution Control

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board signs MoU with Osaka City, Japan for environmental cooperation focusing on waste management, air/water pollution, and carbon emission reduction through technology transfer.

Kolkata Temperature Breaks Normal Mark After 5 Weeks

Kolkata's maximum temperature reached 26.9°C on Tuesday, exceeding the normal mark for the first time in over five weeks. Meteorological officials predict a gradual temperature increase in coming days.

Semipalatinsk: Cold War's Secret Nuclear Testing Zone

The Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, where 456 nuclear bombs were detonated between 1949-1989, remains the most bombed place on Earth. This article explores its hidden history, human cost, and haunting legacy like Atomic Lake.

Pune Garden Biodiversity vs Pollution Crisis

A citizen-led biodiversity survey at Pune's Ganeshkhind Botanical Garden reveals rich wildlife alongside severe sewage and plastic pollution threatening the Mula river ecosystem.

Yonaguni Monument: Japan's Underwater Enigma

For nearly 40 years, the Yonaguni Monument off Japan's coast has puzzled scientists and divers. Are these underwater formations natural or man-made? Discover the theories.

Trump-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Khamenei Threats

US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran if assassinated, while Iranian generals warned of jihad against any aggression toward Supreme Leader Khamenei amid ongoing protests and violence.

Trump's 2025 Education Overhaul Reshapes US Universities

President Trump's second term unleashed sweeping executive actions that disrupted US higher education through funding cuts, investigations, and policy shifts, creating uncertainty for institutions and students alike.

China's Condom Tax Fails to Boost Births

China imposed a 13% tax on condoms and birth control after 32 years of exemption, aiming to raise birth rates. But the policy reversal isn't working as numbers continue to decline.

EU Warns US: Tariffs on Allies Over Greenland a Mistake

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautions the US that imposing extra tariffs on European allies regarding Greenland would be a strategic error, as stated at the World Economic Forum 2026.

H-1B Visa Pay Gap Widens: City Decides Salary

A new analysis reveals the H-1B visa's fate is now tied to geography. Median wages vary sharply by metro, creating unequal outcomes for Indian professionals. High-cost cities offer leverage, while others limit mobility.

US Expands Visa Bond Program to 40+ Countries

The US State Department has expanded its visa bond pilot program, requiring nationals from over 40 countries to pay refundable bonds of $5,000-$15,000 for business or tourist visas starting 2026.

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