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Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity

The Rising Demand for Air Conditioning: Environmental Costs, and Global Transformations

Context: A severe heatwave combined with high humidity is significantly boosting air conditioner sales nationwide. India’s rapidly growing AC market...

Salvinia Molesta

Context: An exotic beetle Cyrtobagus salvinia released in the 2,800-acre Sarani reservoir has eradicated the invasive weed Salvinia molesta within...

Oil Exploration and Production in India

Context: A joint working group ( JWG) has been constituted to improve ease of doing business in the exploration and...

Floral Waste Boosting Circular Economy

Context: India’s transition to sustainability and a circular economy emphasises waste-to-wealth initiatives. Utilising composting pits in temples and engaging Temple...

Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis Reveals Insights into Solid-State Battery Degradation

Context: Researchers from HZB and Justus-Liebig-Universität, Giessen, have developed a new method using photoelectron spectroscopy at BESSY II to monitor...

IUCN Red List Update: Reptiles and Cacti Closer to Extinction

Context: The IUCN has warned about the threats posed by invasive species and illegal trade to reptiles and cacti.  ...

Climate Change Fueled Hurricane Beryl’s Record Early Intensification

Context: Hurricane Beryl set a record as the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic hurricane season.   More on...

Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994

Context: On June 26, a Supreme Court Vacation Bench directed the Delhi government and DDA to take effective measures to...

Species in News: Vaquita

Species in News: Vaquita

Context: The vaquita, the world’s most endangered marine mammal, is on the brink of extinction. Recent survey data reveals a...

Species in News: Pearl Spot Fish

Species in News: Pearl Spot Fish

Context: The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) is set to launch a genome editing initiative aimed at...