Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity

Climate Change and Dengue Mortality

Context: A study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, analysed the relationship between meteorological...

Resilience of the Sundarbans Mangroves

Context: A study titled “Resilience of Sundarban mangroves in South Asia to Weather Extremes and Anthropogenic Water Pollution” was conducted...

Green Hydrogen and Its Role in India’s Energy Transition

Context: The Union Budget for FY26 is expected to focus on financial incentives for green hydrogen adoption in key industries...

Rhodamine B

Context: The issue of Rhodamine B use in consumable products highlights a critical public health concern and a need for...

Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024

Context: The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has raised alarms in its Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024, revealing a troubling...

Cameroon Islands a Safe Home for Orphaned Chimpanzees

Context: In Cameroon, the NGO Papaye International is making a significant impact by rescuing orphaned chimpanzees and providing them with...

India’s Climate Tech Landscape

Context: India is at a pivotal juncture in addressing climate change, grappling with the escalating impacts of global warming. The...

Lighthouse Tourism in India

Context: The Government of India is embarking on an ambitious plan to transform its 204 lighthouses along its extensive 7,500-kilometer...

Deep-Sea Dilemmas

Context: In recent years, discussions about China’s dominance at sea have often focused on its possession of the world’s largest...

India’s Energy Transition: Balancing Development, Sustainability, and Global Climate Goals

Context: The COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan underscored the growing urgency to address global warming amidst escalating environmental challenges. Despite...

United States Eradicate ‘Murder Hornets’

Context: The Northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been eradicated in the United States, according to the Department of Agriculture...

Infanticide in Zoos and the Wild

Context: A recent incident at a zoo in Siliguri, West Bengal, has highlighted the occurrence of infanticide among animals, particularly...

Coastal Hardening and Loss of Sandy Beaches

Context: The study highlights the alarming extent of coastal hardening—the construction of rigid, semi-impermeable structures along coastlines—and its implications for...

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Over Disputes on Production Caps

Context: The much-anticipated fifth round of negotiations for a legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution ended without consensus in...

Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC) 2024

Context: The Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC) 2024 opens in Harare, Zimbabwe, aiming to highlight the intersection of climate...