Environment and Ecology

Methane Emissions from Livestock

Context: New Zealand‘s centre-right government announced the cancellation of the ‘burp tax,’ which aimed to levy taxes on greenhouse gas...

E-flow Monitoring System

Context: The Union Jal Shakti Minister recently reviewed the progress of Namami Gange Mission projects in New Delhi. This crucial...

Species in News: Crocodiles

Context: on June 17th, India celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Crocodile Conservation Project, coinciding with World Crocodile Day.  ...

EU Environmental Council Adopts Nature Restoration Law

Context: The European Union (EU) Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a significant victory for the environment...

Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess

Context: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) proposes a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100 per month per household....

Pantanal wetland

Context: Brazil’s Pantanal wetland is experiencing unprecedented fires in June, setting a new record for this month.   More on...

Species in News: Four Horned Antelope

Context: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Sagar district). Four-horned...

Species in News- Markhor

Context: The United Nations has designated 24th May as the International Day of the Markhor to raise awareness about this...

Aluminium Oxide: A Growing Threat to the Ozone Layer

Context: A study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an 8-fold increase in aluminium oxides between 2016 and 2022 expected...

Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

Context: The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government finalised arrangements for establishment of a second cheetah habitat.   More on news:  MP...

Human-caused Nitrous Oxide Emissions

Context: A recent study by the Global Carbon Project reveals a significant increase in human-caused nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions, which...

Air Pollution PM2.5

Context: Study links fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) led to a staggering 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and...

Heavy Metal Contaminants in Groundwater

Context: Researchers at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel remediation process...

Future of Sustainable Mining through Carbon Sequestration

Context: A study by scientists from Alberta and Bern suggests sustainable mining practices are key to balancing the growing demand...

Green Hydrogen

What is Green Hydrogen? Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable...

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