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Ocean Coordination Mechanism

The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. This initiative aims to address the critical challenges facing marine environments in the Caribbean...

February 1, 2025

Resilience of the Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem

The Sundarbans, spanning India and Bangladesh, represent the world’s largest mangrove forest. This unique ecosystem plays a vital role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and coastal protection. Recent studies...

February 1, 2025

Saffron Reedtail Damselfly Discovered in Karnataka

The saffron reedtail damselfly, scientifically known as Indosticta deccanensis, has been discovered in Madhugundi village, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. This finding marks the first record of the species in...

February 1, 2025

Meghalaya’s Shift to Scientific Coal Mining

The central government has signed agreements with three local miners to commence scientific coal mining in two districts (West Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills districts). This decision...

January 31, 2025

Ghaggar River Pollution

The Ghaggar River, primarily flowing through India and Pakistan, has come under scrutiny due to severe pollution issues. A recent report by a joint committee established by the...

January 31, 2025

International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation

The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the vital role glaciers play in our ecosystem...

January 31, 2025

Gujarat Declares First Biodiversity Heritage Site

Recently, the Gujarat Biodiversity Board announced the designation of the ‘Inland Mangrove Guneri’ in Kutch as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This initiative aims to protect...

January 31, 2025

Ammonia Pollution in Yamuna

Recent events have brought into light the ongoing water crisis affecting Delhi, primarily due to ammonia pollution in the Yamuna River. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused...

January 31, 2025

Labrys portucalensis F11

Recent studies have revealed a promising bacterial strain that can degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” Researchers from the University at Buffalo...

January 30, 2025

Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project

The recent conditional approval of the Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project has sparked controversy among environmentalists and local communities. The project is situated within the Sharavathy Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary...

January 30, 2025

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