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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
