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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.

Decline of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise

A team of Chinese scientists revealed a unique approach to studying wildlife decline. They utilised classical Chinese poetry to trace the historical presence of the Yangtze finless porpoise....

 May 7, 2025

Genome Mapping of the Rare Saola Mammal

The saola, known scientifically as Pseudoryx nghetinhensis, is recognised as the rarest large land mammal globally. Recent advancements in genomic research have provided vital information about this elusive...

 May 7, 2025

Kanjurmarg Landfill Declared Protected Forest

On May 2, 2025, the Bombay High Court classified a 119.91-hectare section of the Kanjurmarg landfill in Mumbai as a ‘protected forest’ under the Forest Conservation Act of...

 May 7, 2025

Breakthrough in Underwater Solar Cell Calibration

Recent advancements in renewable energy have emerged from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus. Researchers have developed a new methodology for calibrating the performance of silicon solar cells in submerged...

 May 6, 2025

Lion-Tailed Macaque Habitat Use Study

Recent research from the Centre for Wildlife Studies in Bengaluru has revealed findings about the lion-tailed macaque. This endangered species is endemic to the Western Ghats of India....

 May 6, 2025

Land Purchase Regulations and Western Ghats Conservation

The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, face increasing threats from land purchases by non-residents. Recent developments in Uttarakhand have sparked discussions in Karnataka regarding similar regulations...

 May 6, 2025

India Advocates for Sustainable Waste Management Solutions

The 2025 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COPs) took place in Geneva from 28 April to 9 May. India emphasised the...

 May 3, 2025

India’s Climate Warming and Air Pollution Crisis

India has experienced a notable warming trend over recent decades. However, this warming is less pronounced compared to the broader Northern Hemisphere. Recent satellite data from NASA indicates...

 May 3, 2025

Rethinking Fertility Rates to Prevent Human Extinction

Recent studies suggest that the conventional replacement level fertility (RLF) of 2.1 children per woman may be insufficient in many developed countries to avert human extinction. Researchers argue...

 May 3, 2025

Polluters’ Pay Pact Signed by South Asian Workers

In move on Labour Day 2025, ten major worker groups from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal signed the Polluters’ Pay Pact in New Delhi. This agreement urges...

 May 2, 2025

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