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According to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), sand and dust storms (SDS) are an underappreciated problem now “dramatically” more frequent in some places worldwide, with at least 25% of the phenomenon attributed to human activities. Key findings Read More …
The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica has created the world’s first marine protected area for the endangered sperm whale. Sperm whale is one of earth’s largest animals. Key points
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) of the Confederation of Indian Industry has launched a rating and certification initiative ‘Nest’.
According to a recent report, Lake Titicaca is shrinking due to decreasing water levels. Water levels in Lake Titicaca are now reaching record lows, worsened by the El Nino weather phenomenon.
The 77th meeting of the Standing Committee of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) has confirmed the placement of the CITES legislation of India in Category 1 of the National Legislation Project of Read More …
A rare species of an ancient egg-laying mammal echidna named after broadcaster David Attenborough has been rediscovered by researchers on Cyclops mountains in Indonesia. It was rediscovered more than 60 years after it was last officially seen. About Echidnas
Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council on 9th November reached a provisional political agreement on the EU nature restoration law. Key points Natura 2000
Green crackers are so named because they do not contain harmful chemicals that would cause air pollution. The three broad categories of green crackers SWAS, SAFAL and STAR are developed by CSIR.
The DST-supported National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay has been granted a patent for CO2 to carbon monoxide (CO) conversion technology. Key points About carbon monoxide (CO)
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Government of Goa to notify the 208 sq. km. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) and its surrounding areas as a tiger reserve, and issue a notification within three months. Key Read More …
The Ecological Threat Report 2023 was published by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). It looked at global ecological threats and identified the countries and sub-national areas most vulnerable to conflict, civil unrest and displacement as a result of environmental Read More …
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured the stunning images of Kawah Ijen Crater Lake located in East Java, Indonesia.
Researchers in Manipur have discovered a new flowering plant species in Kakching district and have named the new plant species Curcuma kakchingense, in honour of the place where it was found.
The Uttarakhand government has decided to establish Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation to accelerate the ecological, economic, social and cultural development of the landscapes in and around the reserve. About Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Maoists reportedly opened fire at Forest department watchers at the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur (Kerala). Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary