Species in News: Northern Bald Ibis
29 August 2024 | blogwebContext: The northern bald ibis, once found across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Europe, was hunted to near extinction...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Antidepressant Pollution Rewires Fish Behavior and Reproduction
29 August 2024 | blogwebContext: A recent study by researchers from Monash University in Australia and the University of Tuscia in Italy highlighted the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Albatrosses
27 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Conservationists announced plans to bomb a remote South African island with pesticide pellets to eradicate mice that are attacking...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ramsar Sites
27 August 2024 | blogwebContext: The Union Environment Minister announced the addition of three new Ramsar sites in India, bringing the total number to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Extremophile
27 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Scientists have discovered bacteria living inside microwave ovens. About Bacteria: Definition: Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist...
Economy
Government Approves BioE3 Policy and Vigyan Dhara Scheme
27 August 2024 | blogwebContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3’ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy and the Vigyan Dhara scheme. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Rising Temperatures and Carbon Emissions from Forest Soil
26 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Northern forest soils, essential for capturing carbon dioxide and fighting climate change, are now releasing more carbon into the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Chital
23 August 2024 | blogwebContext: A recent paper suggests that the distribution Chital within the 5,000 square kilometres of the Chennai Metropolitan Area should...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food
23 August 2024 | blogwebContext: According to a PTI report, all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged, contain microplastics. In response,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Brown Bears
22 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Sweden plans to kill 486 brown bears starting August 21, 2024, as part of a controversial licensed trophy hunting...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Deforestation Intensifies Climate Impact
22 August 2024 | blogwebContext: A recent study has revealed the severe consequences of deforestation on Africa’s tropical montane forests, showing that tree loss...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
The Arctic’s ‘Giant Mercury Bomb’: A Looming Threat to the Food Chain
22 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Scientists have discovered that the melting Arctic permafrost releases harmful mercury into the water, which could impact the food...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Elections and Climate Change
22 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Climate activists have praised Kamala Harris’s decision to select Tim Walz as her running mate because of his strong...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Baya Weavers
21 August 2024 | blogwebContext: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua. These birds are...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Chinese Yaks Stray into Indian Territory
21 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Recently, around 40 Chinese yaks entered Indian territory in the Demchok area of eastern Ladakh and are currently under...
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
Hybrid Animal in Maharashtra: A Threat to Wolves
21 August 2024 | blogwebContext: In a recent discovery in Saswad, Pune, Maharashtra, researchers have identified a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Malabar Tree Toad
20 August 2024 | blogwebContext: According to a recent study, climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s (MTT) habitat in India’s protected areas...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Toxic Mercury Release from Arctic Permafrost
20 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Recent research has revealed that the Arctic’s permafrost is melting due to climate change, leading to the release of...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Marine Pollution
17 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Until recently, it was assumed that the vastness of the oceans could absorb any amount of waste without harm....
