Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity

Species in News: Brown Bears

Context: Sweden plans to kill 486 brown bears starting August 21, 2024, as part of a controversial licensed trophy hunting...

Deforestation Intensifies Climate Impact

Context: A recent study has revealed the severe consequences of deforestation on Africa’s tropical montane forests, showing that tree loss...

The Arctic’s ‘Giant Mercury Bomb’: A Looming Threat to the Food Chain

Context: Scientists have discovered that the melting Arctic permafrost releases harmful mercury into the water, which could impact the food...

Elections and Climate Change

Context: Climate activists have praised Kamala Harris’s decision to select Tim Walz as her running mate because of his strong...

Species in News: Baya Weavers 

Context: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua.  These birds are...

Chinese Yaks Stray into Indian Territory

Context: Recently, around 40 Chinese yaks entered Indian territory in the Demchok area of eastern Ladakh and are currently under...

Banni Grasslands

Context: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...

Hybrid Animal in Maharashtra: A Threat to Wolves

Context: In a recent discovery in Saswad, Pune, Maharashtra, researchers have identified a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of...

Species in News: Malabar Tree Toad

Context: According to a recent study, climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s (MTT) habitat in India’s protected areas...

Toxic Mercury Release from Arctic Permafrost

Context: Recent research has revealed that the Arctic’s permafrost is melting due to climate change, leading to the release of...

Marine Pollution

Context: Until recently, it was assumed that the vastness of the oceans could absorb any amount of waste without harm....

Species in News: Mugger Crocodiles

Context: A recent study finds that pollution and conflict with humans lead to increased levels of stress hormones among mugger...

Species in News: Salvinia Molesta

Context: Salvinia molesta has a notorious reputation for choking water bodies and has spread globally throughout the aquarium and horticulture...

CSE Roadmap for India’s Carbon Market

Context: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released a report outlining pathways for creating an effective carbon market...

Melting Polar Ice leading to Longer Days

Context: Scientists have found that melting polar ice caps are slowing Earth’s spin, leading to slight changes in the length...