Heat-tolerant Corals Discovered
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recent research has revealed surprising evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals, a critical finding as the Great Barrier...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
India’s Black Carbon Emissions from Kerosene Lamps
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: India’s use of kerosene lamps as a secondary lighting source releases 12.5 gigagrammes of black carbon annually, contributing to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Fruit Fly Brain
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A team of scientists published a study in Nature, revealing a complete wiring diagram of the fly species Drosophila...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Concerns Over Biodiversity Offsets and Credits
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A coalition of over 270 civil society organisations and academics raised concerns on October 2, 2024, about biodiversity offsets...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Swallowtail Butterflies
04 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study highlights significant threats to swallowtail butterflies in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region, often called the “citrus belt...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Greenhushing
04 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: Many carbon-neutral certified firms in Australia measure, reduce, and offset emissions but choose not to advertise their efforts, a...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Honey Badger
03 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A honey badger, also known as a Ratel, has been captured on camera for the first time in the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Growth of Voluntary Biodiversity Credit Markets
03 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent report by the Pollination Group reveals that voluntary biodiversity credit markets are expanding rapidly, indicating that more...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
India’s Agroforestry Potential and Carbon Finance Integration
01 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: India has vast potential in the agroforestry sector, offering a unique opportunity to integrate with carbon finance projects through...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Commission for Air Quality Management
30 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Supreme Court of India has criticised the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its ineffective measures to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Impacts of Waste Dumping on Wildlife
30 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Munnar panchayat-owned waste dumping yard continues to attract wildlife, according to Kerala Forest Department officials. Both wild elephants...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Study Reveals Mangroves Possess Remarkable Heat Resilience
28 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study of 13 mangrove species in Kerala found that mangroves exhibit greater heat tolerance, with leaf temperatures exceeding...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
State of Africa’s Environment: Why water crisis in Africa
28 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Water security goes beyond a country’s natural water availability, focusing on the effective management of these resources, according to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
E-Waste Conundrum
28 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The latest draft guidelines by the Indian government concerning the recycling and processing of electronic waste (e-waste) have sparked...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Restoration of Sigur Elephant Corridor
27 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Efforts to restore the Sigur Elephant Corridor, a crucial ecological route connecting the Western and Eastern Ghats, have reached...
