Have you ever imagined a world without oceans? Hard to picture, right? Our beautiful blue oceans cover over 70% of the Earth and are home to the most amazing creatures and ecosystems. That’s why World Oceans Day, celebrated every year on 8 June, is so important. In 2024, the theme is Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate. It’s all about encouraging everyone, especially young people like you, to take action that helps our oceans thrive while tackling climate change.

Why Should We Care about the Oceans?

Our oceans do a lot more than just make our planet look pretty from space. They produce half of the oxygen we breathe, help feed millions of people, and regulate our climate by absorbing carbon dioxide. Plus, they’re the playground for dolphins, whales, and millions of other fascinating species! But our oceans are in trouble — from pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate change like rising temperatures and acidifying waters. That’s why taking care of them isn’t just important — it’s essential.

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Have you noticed some changes on your news channels or seen some new news anchors on TV or social media? Do they seem to be a little more perfect in every way? If yes, welcome to the revolutionary world of AI news anchors, a new tech trend that’s making waves across the globe on TV and social media, including right here in India!

Artificial intelligence (AI) is basically a computer system that mimics human intelligence, learning from the pieces of information and data humans provide and improving over time. Now, just imagine if your computer is dressed up like a human being and reading the evening news for you in your language. It feels like we are talking about some fiction movie plot, but it is all happening right in front of us.

Earlier this year, India Today introduced Sana, India’s first AI news anchor, to the world. Following closely, Odisha TV unveiled Lisa, the first regional AI news anchor capable of speaking in English and the regional language, Odia. And it’s not happening just in India. From Indonesia’s TVOne’s trio of AI presenters to China’s 24/7 AI anchors, AI is quickly changing the news channels.

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“The tiger is not a thing of the past, but a living symbol of our relationship with nature.”

This quote by Kailash Sankhala, a renowned tiger conservationist, captures the essence of our bond with tigers. These majestic creatures, with their striking stripes and mighty roars, are more than just fascinating animals. They are crucial guardians of our environment. As top predators, they check on herbivores like deer, preventing them from overgrazing and damaging the land. This balance is essential for all life, including humans, who depend on a healthy environment for food, water, and other resources. According to the WWF, there are almost 4,500 tigers left in the wild around the globe. However, the tiger population in India has seen a significant increase, reaching 3,167 tigers, as reported in the latest census conducted in 2022.

But our striped friends are facing some severe challenges. They’re losing their homes due to human activities like deforestation, the construction of roads or dams, and some even hunt them. What’s more, climate change is making their survival even harder.

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The 50th World Environment Day is around the corner, and it’s time to take a closer look at a critical issue that affects all of us: plastic pollution. It’s hard to fathom, but humanity produces a jaw-dropping 430 million tonnes of plastic each year. Even more concerning is that two-thirds of this plastic is made up of short-lived products that quickly become waste, contaminating our land and oceans and eventually entering our food chain. It’s crucial to join forces and address this crisis to protect the planet for future generations.

The painful reality of mountains, beaches and land being transformed into rubbish dumps due to plastic waste accumulation is becoming more prevalent. The mounting levels of plastic pollution are threatening the survival of life. Plastic is often mistaken for food by animals, which can cause harm to their health as well as ours. It is absolutely imperative to take proactive measures to prevent this situation from spiralling out of control. Failure to do so could result in catastrophic consequences for the environment, human health, and the Earth’s natural beauty.

But fear not! The situation isn’t all doom and gloom. Working together makes it possible to effect change and overcome this crisis. The 50th World Environment Day offers the perfect opportunity to raise awareness, initiate action and explore solutions to tackle the plastic pollution crisis.

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