Sri Lanka’s 2020 National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict was comprehensive, but its incomplete implementation left important gaps in protecting elephants along roads and railway lines. Strategic patrols could provide a practical,
All organisms in an ecosystem are interconnected, and any imbalance in this complex relationship can have irreversible consequences for both humans and nonhumans. Numerous examples illustrate how the destruction of one species
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Recent research has confirmed the existence of enormous mountains buried deep beneath the Earth’s surface—structures far taller than Mount Everest. These mountains, located within Earth’s mantle, are around 1,000 kilometers tall, over
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The Conundrum The aviation industry faces a monumental challenge in balancing its ambitious growth projections with the urgent need to mitigate environmental impacts. A recent report from the non-governmental organization (NGO) Transport
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The global economy is incurring losses of up to $25 trillion each year due to the failure of key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and fishing to account for the negative impacts
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This year, 2024, humanity witnessed remarkable milestones, such as the first private landing on the moon and the successful transplantation of pig kidneys into living humans—advancements that showcase the immense potential of
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According to the latest update issued at 6:00 a.m. today, a total of 441,590 individuals from 132,110 families across 24 districts have been affected by the adverse weather in Sri Lanka. The
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Editorial The cyclone that has unleashed devastation across Sri Lanka is more than a natural disaster; it is a profound test of foresight, resilience, and the nation’s ability to protect its people.
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The transition from relying overwhelmingly on fossil fuels to using alternative low-carbon energy sources could be “unstoppable and exponential,” according to some experts. A boosterish attitude by many renewable energy advocates is
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“When the moon is in the Seventh House And Jupiter aligns with Mars Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars This is the dawning of the Age
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It is generally said that energy consumption levels are an indication of industrial, economic, and social conditions in society. This is true, as the use of energy is essential for industrial, agricultural,
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Following excerpts adapted from author’s news book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy, published by Hachette Book Group In 1886, the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy wrote a short story called
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