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World Elephant Day 2026 is Wednesday, August 12. Founded in 2012 for conservation awareness — not the same as Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept 22). Here's how to mark it.
NOAA says El Niño is strengthening, with roughly an 81% chance of a very strong event in October–December and a ~97% chance it lasts into early spring 2027 — tilting U.S. winter odds toward a warmer north and a wetter southern storm track.
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In early August 2026, wildfire smoke pushed Portland’s air quality into unhealthy territory — briefly topping global city rankings on IQAir — with Oregon DEQ advisories overlapping extreme heat.
In early August 2026, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry) faced Godavari flood stress — embankment erosion near riverfront works, sandbagging, and severe urban waterlogging when drains could not empty into a swollen river.
The WEFTEC New Orleans 2026 conference is set to take place from September 26 to September 30, 2026, at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in Louisiana, USA. This event is expected to draw over 20,000 water professionals and environmental specialists.
World Elephant Day 2026 is Wednesday, August 12. Founded in 2012 for conservation awareness — not the same as Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept 22). Here's how to mark it.
World Ozone Day 2026 is an international event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the ozone layer. This year, it will be celebrated on September 16, 2026, at UNEP centers and environmental research facilities globally.
The heat index is a measure of how hot it feels outside, taking into account both the air temperature and the humidity. In India, understanding the heat index is crucial for staying safe during the hot summer months.
