Caring for Our Planet: A Duty to Future Generations
17 September 2024 | blogwebInspired by the The Hindu (September 17, 2024) Op-ed article by K. Srinath Reddy titled “Rights of Future Generations must...
Environment & Ecology
Editorials
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Banni Grasslands
21 August 2024 | blogwebContext: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Glacial Geoengineering: A Potential Solution to Sea-Level Rise
24 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Recent scientific conferences have highlighted two main technological interventions to slow sea-level rise caused by climate change: fibre-based curtains...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Contaminated Water Flow Across U.S.-Mexico Border
23 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The amount of sewage flowing through the Tijuana River last year set a new record, surpassing all previous levels...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Forest Degradation and Restoration Efforts
22 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Recently, the World Bank estimates that the world has lost about 10 million square kilometres of forests since the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kerala Faces Alarming Rise in Elephant Deaths
20 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Kerala’s elephant population is under threat, with a staggering 845 deaths recorded between 2015 and 2023. A recent elephant...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India
20 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $240.5 million in loans to finance Rooftop Solar Systems (RTSS) in India that...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
NITI Aayog Proposes Measures to Boost Electronics Sector
20 July 2024 | blogwebContext: NITI Aayog released a report called “Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains,” which examines India’s electronics industry,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
UNEP’s “Navigating New Horizons” Report
19 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The UNEP assessment predicts that disruptions will become evident in the next seven years, by 2035. India is among...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Sri Lankan frogs found in Indian Eastern Ghats Suggest Ancient Connection
19 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) and Sri Lankan shrub frog (Pseudophilautus regius) were found thriving in the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
UNEP Report: Disruptions from Space Activity
17 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The UNEP report “Navigating New Horizons — A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing,” highlights major...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FAO Report on Climate Change Risks to Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries
16 July 2024 | blogwebContext: A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that unless emissions are...
Economy
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
06 July 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports touched a near four-year high as gas-based power output jumps amid severe heatwave. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability
06 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) focusing on addressing plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Lakshadweep Bleaching Crisis
02 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Scientists have confirmed that Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 36 islands and a Union Territory of India, has been the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Climate Crisis: Escalating Threats & Urgent Solutions
11 June 2024 | blogwebContext: According to the report by World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), there is an 80% chance that the world will temporarily...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
New Ant Species
07 June 2024 | blogwebContext: New ant species discovered from Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. More on News: Discovery was a collaborative effort...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
LignoSat
03 June 2024 | blogwebContext: Japanese researchers created the world’s first wooden satellite, “LignoSat”. More on News: A team from Kyoto University and...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Heatwave could hit farming: ADB
01 June 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s economy faces risks from weak global demand and disruptions in oil supplies, potentially affecting export growth and raising...
