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Tigers Outside Reserves Initiative

Recent reports indicate that nearly 30% of the country’s estimated 3,682 tigers reside outside designated reserves. To address this, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is...

April 3, 2025

WCD Report on Climate Change Impact on Women and Children

Union Ministry of Women And Child Development (WCD) recently released the report titled “How Does Climate Change Impact Women and Children Across Agroecological Zones”. According to the report,...

April 2, 2025

Forest Land Encroachment in India

In recent years, India has faced challenge regarding forest land encroachment. A report from the Union Environment Ministry reveals that over 13,056 square kilometres of forest land is...

April 2, 2025

Green Credit Programme’s Legal Issues

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was launched by India’s Environment Ministry to enhance forest cover and promote sustainable practices. Despite concerns from the Law Ministry regarding its legal...

April 1, 2025

Morocco Launches Water Highway Project

Morocco has initiated project known as the “water highway” to address its pressing water crisis. The project redirects surplus water from the Sebou River to supply drinking water...

April 1, 2025

Japan’s Megaquake Threat

Japan faces threat from potential megaquakes, particularly along the Nankai Trough. Recent government estimates suggest a catastrophic event could lead to substantial loss of life and economic damage....

April 1, 2025

IUCN on Threats to Fungi, Lions, and Frankincense Trees

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently identified alarming threats to biodiversity, focusing on fungi extinction, lion population decline, and the endangered status of frankincense trees....

March 29, 2025

Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health 2025

The second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Colombia, concluded recently in Cartagena. This event sought...

March 29, 2025

Channa nachi

Recently, a new species of snakehead fish was identified in Meghalaya. Named Channa nachi, this species marks the rich biodiversity of the region’s freshwater ecosystems. The fish was...

March 29, 2025

NSAIDs and Avian Scavengers

The availability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and flunixin poses risk to avian scavengers in South America. A recent study found a widespread registration of these...

March 28, 2025

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