Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
26 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Maharashtra forest department is preparing to relocate some tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gibbons: The Dancing Apes
26 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Gibbons, small apes found in Southeast Asia, are known for their acrobatic abilities and musical voices. A recent study...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
South America Faces Catastrophic Forest Fire Season
25 September 2024 | blogwebContext: South America is experiencing its most devastating forest fire season in nearly two decades. More on News:...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Rethinking Invasive Species: Embracing Complexity in Conservation
25 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Invasive species are often viewed with suspicion, but most introduced species aren’t harmful to native ecosystems. More on...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
World Rhino Day
22 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Celebrated annually on 22 September since 2011, World Rhino Day raises awareness for the conservation of all five rhino...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Microplastics Found in Coral: New Insights into Ocean Pollution
22 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Researchers from Japan and Thailand have discovered that all three parts of coral anatomy—surface mucus, tissue, and skeleton—harbour microplastics. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Savannisation of Amazon Forest
22 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Amazon region is experiencing its second consecutive year of severe drought, impacting biodiversity and communities dependent on waterways....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Amur Falcon
21 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Tamenglong district in Manipur has immediately banned the hunting, killing, and selling of Amur falcons, locally called ‘Kahuaipuina,’ to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
CAQM has revised the GRAP to address air pollution in the NCR.
20 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) to address air pollution...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
The Effectiveness of Protected Areas in Combating Deforestation
19 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Protected areas (PAs) are crucial for fighting climate change and conserving biodiversity. However, a recent study published in the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kuno National Park
19 September 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s cheetah reintroduction project, aimed at restoring the big cats to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, began with an...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
India to Launch Its Own Carbon Market
18 September 2024 | blogwebContext: India is set to launch its national carbon market, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards achieving ambitious...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ashtamudi Lake Faces Water Quality Concerns
17 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has reported that four locations in Ashtamudi Lake, a prominent Ramsar site in...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
World Ozone Day
16 September 2024 | blogwebWorld Ozone Day is celebrated annually on September 16. This date commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Cemented Artificial Reefs: A Viable Solution for Reviving Aquatic Life
16 September 2024 | blogwebContext: In February 2024, a groundbreaking environmental initiative unfolded in Chilika Lake, Odisha, where scientists and engineers introduced 100 artificial...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ambitious Targets Could Slash CO2 Emissions from Transport Sector
16 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A recent study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from India’s transport...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ozone Pollution Threatens Tropical Forests and Carbon Storage
14 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A new study published in Nature Geoscience shows that ozone pollution severely affects tropical forests, causing them to lose...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Amazon Rainforest
13 September 2024 | blogwebContext: New research shows that despite its vital role in combating global warming, nearly 40% of the most carbon-dense areas...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Elongated Tortoise
11 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The elongated tortoise was spotted in Haryana’s Damdama area during a research survey in the Aravallis. More on...
Current Affairs
Progress Report on Air Quality Improvement Under NCAP
11 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in India is showing promising results, with significant improvements in air quality across...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Global Soil Partnership(GSP)
10 September 2024 | blogwebContext: GSP’s 12th Plenary Assembly commenced with the goal of improving and maintaining health of 50% of world’s soils by...
