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The environment encompasses all living and non-living things around us. It includes air, water, and land. Human activities impact the environment significantly. Pollution and deforestation are major concerns. Conservation efforts aim to protect natural resources. Sustainable practices promote a healthier planet. Awareness of environmental issues is crucial. Education can drive change. A balanced ecosystem supports life and biodiversity. Protecting the environment benefits future generations.

Climate Change Threatens Wild Vanilla Pollination Links

Recent studies reveal that climate change may disrupt up to 90 per cent of natural pollination between wild vanilla species and their insect partners by 2050. This disruption...

 July 15, 2025

New Dragonfly Species Discovered in Western Ghats

Recent research in the Western Ghats has led to the discovery of a new dragonfly species named "Lyriothemis abrahami". This species was previously mistaken for "Lyriothemis flava" due...

 July 15, 2025

Innovative Pheromone-Based Locust Control Strategies 2025

Recent locust swarms, especially the 2019-2020 East Africa outbreak, caused severe crop destruction across multiple countries. Traditional pesticide use harms the environment and food security. New research offers...

 July 15, 2025

About Deserts and Open Ecosystems Importance

Recent studies and discussions have challenged the common perception of deserts as barren wastelands. Deserts cover nearly one-third of the Earth’s land surface and host unique plants, animals,...

 July 15, 2025

India Revises Thermal Power Plant FGD Installation Policy

The Ministry of Environment and Forests announced a major policy update on 14 July 2025. It exempted most thermal power plants from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units....

 July 15, 2025

India’s Path to 70% Round-The-Clock Clean Electricity

India is poised to achieve 70% round-the-clock (RTC) clean electricity for commercial and industrial consumers by 2030. This shift promises lower costs and greater emissions reductions compared to...

 July 15, 2025

New Butterfly Species Discovered in Western Ghats

Recent research has identified a new butterfly species in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot. Named "Zographetus mathewi", this skipper butterfly enriches the genus "Zographetus" and marks...

 July 14, 2025

India’s Sulphur Dioxide Emission Norms and Power Plants

India recently extended the deadline for coal-fired power plants to install flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units. This move has sparked debate due to concerns over air pollution and...

 July 14, 2025

Namdapha Tiger Reserve Forest Land Diversion Approved

The National Board for Wildlife’s Standing Committee has approved the diversion of 310 hectares of forest land from the core area of Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh....

 July 12, 2025

Genetic Analysis Advances Rhino Conservation in Assam

The Assam Forest Division has recently initiated a comprehensive genetic analysis of rhino horn samples collected from over 2,500 horns. These horns were mostly destroyed in 2021 as...

 July 12, 2025

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