Conservation is the protection of natural resources. It aims to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems. This practice is vital for sustainable development. It involves managing forests, water, and wildlife. Conservation efforts can include creating protected areas. Education and community involvement are essential. Effective conservation supports both the environment and local economies. It fosters a balance between human needs and nature's health.
Tar balls, the sticky weathered remnants of oil spills, have become a recurring coastal pollution issue along India’s western shoreline. To address this, the Ministry of Environment, Forest...
Pampore in Pulwama district, the main saffron-growing belt of Kashmir, is facing a severe crop threat from the Indian crested porcupine. The nocturnal rodent is burrowing underground and...
Recent research has challenged the traditional view that mountain birds migrate primarily to escape warmer temperatures. A global study involving 34 mountain regions found that many birds do...
The rare Indian giant flying squirrel, a species native to the Western Ghats, has been sighted repeatedly in the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) in Chhattisgarh. Its frequent presence...
Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign to contain a fast-spreading measles outbreak that has affected most parts of the country. The drive targets more than one million...
India faces a challenging summer in 2026 with assembly elections coinciding with rising heatwave risks. The India Meteorological Department forecasts hotter-than-average temperatures in many regions. This situation demands...
Kerala’s 2026 election manifestos arrive amid escalating ecological crises. The state faces severe coastal erosion, landslides, floods, and human-wildlife conflict. These environmental challenges are intertwined and reflect Kerala’s...
The Bengal florican is a rare bustard of the seasonally inundated alluvial grasslands of the Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains in India and Nepal. It is one of the most distinctive...
Appemidi mango, a distinctive raw mango from Karnataka that received a geographical indication tag in 2009, is facing growing stress from climate change. Conservationists say the survival of...
The European Union (EU) Parliament approved updated water pollution standards on March 26, 2026. These new rules aim to tackle harmful substances in Europe’s rivers, lakes and groundwater....
