Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation. Effective communication is crucial during crises. Governments and organisations collaborate to minimise risks. Community involvement enhances resilience. Legal frameworks guide disaster response efforts. Cultural factors influence recovery strategies. Understanding geography aids in risk assessment. Overall, disaster management aims to protect lives and property.
Recent studies indicate that pesticides adversely affect over 800 species across various ecosystems. These findings, published in "Nature Communication", highlight the unintended consequences of pesticides such as insecticides,...
Recent studies indicate that rising temperatures are altering the behaviour of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in northern Australia. Researchers from the University of Queensland have analysed data from...
The Government of India has approved a ₹529 crore interest-free special assistance loan for rehabilitation projects in Wayanad district, specifically targeting the landslide-affected areas of Chooralmala and Mundakkai....
The Haryana government approved new Wildlife (Protection) Rules allowing the shooting of male Nilgais, also known as blue bulls. This decision has incited protests from environmentalists and local...
Recent studies indicate changes in dragonfly populations in Pune district, Maharashtra. Between 2019 and 2022, eight dragonfly species disappeared while 27 new species were identified. This research marks...
The 60th Executive Committee Meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was held to approve various projects aimed at conserving and rejuvenating the Ganga River. These...
Recent developments have sparked debate regarding the balance between industrial growth and environmental protection in India. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued a...
Global climate action is critical in the face of increasing environmental challenges. Recently, several major economies failed to meet the UN deadline for submitting their national climate targets....
The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) has made return to the Nejd plateau in Dhofar, Oman. This news was brought into light in a study published on World...
Former forest officers have raised concerns regarding a proposed zoo safari project in the Aravalli mountain range. This project, spanning 10,000 acres in the Gurugram and Nuh districts,...
