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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

Light Fishing Threatens India’s Coastal Ecosystems

India’s extensive coastline is facing challenges from illegal fishing practices, particularly light fishing. This method employs high-intensity artificial lights to attract fish, causing severe ecological damage and threatening...

March 28, 2025

Freshwater Ecosystems Face Deoxygenation Crisis

Recent studies reveal alarming trends in freshwater ecosystems. Climate change and heat waves are reducing dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in lakes globally. A comprehensive analysis of over 15,000...

March 27, 2025

‘Control of Pollution’ Scheme

The recent parliamentary report marks issue regarding pollution control funding in India. The Union Environment Ministry allocated Rs 858 crore for the ‘Control of Pollution’ scheme in the...

March 27, 2025

India and Singapore Sign LOI on Green Shipping Corridor

On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) during the Singapore Maritime Week....

March 26, 2025

Global Dam Safety and Future Risks

Recently, study published in *Nature Water* brought into light alarming projections regarding dam failures worldwide. Researchers estimated that 23 large dam failures could occur globally by 2035. This...

March 26, 2025

Black Carbon Threatens HKH

Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals...

March 25, 2025

Sundarbans Groundwater Crisis

The Sundarbans, a vast mangrove forest located at the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, faces a severe groundwater crisis. This unique ecosystem, a UNESCO World...

March 24, 2025

What is Hawala?

The use of hawala networks has surged in recent years, particularly for illegal activities such as poaching and money laundering. An investigation revealed that a poaching network in...

March 24, 2025

Glacier Thinning in Hindu Kush Himalaya

The world is witnessing alarming rates of glacier thinning, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. A recent United Nations report marks that glaciers in this area...

March 22, 2025

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