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Page-34 of Sustainable Practices

Sustainable practices focus on preserving resources for future generations. They promote environmental health and social equity. These methods include recycling, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Communities benefit from reduced waste and improved air quality. Education plays a crucial role in raising awareness. Governments and organisations encourage these practices through policies and initiatives. Together, they aim for a balanced relationship with nature.

Zoonotic Disease Risk in Urban-Wildland Interfaces

Recent studies indicate risk of zoonotic diseases affecting nearly 3.5 billion people globally. These diseases arise from pathogens that transfer from animals to humans. The Yale School of...

 February 15, 2025

Pesticides Impact on Non-Target Organisms Revealed

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,...

 February 15, 2025

Rising Temperatures Affecting Australian Crocodile Behaviour

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...

 February 15, 2025

Kerala Receives ₹529 Crore Loan for Rehabilitation Projects

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....

 February 15, 2025

Haryana Government Allows Killing of Blue Bulls

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...

 February 14, 2025

Dragonfly Species Decline in Pune

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...

 February 14, 2025

Green Credit Programme Progress

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was launched in India in October 2023. It aims to promote tree plantation and eco-restoration of degraded forest land. As of now, 17...

 February 13, 2025

Mission Amrit Sarovar

Mission Amrit Sarovar, initiated in April 2022, aims to combat water scarcity in India. The mission's ambitious target was to construct or rejuvenate 50,000 ponds, known as Amrit...

 February 13, 2025

Ganga Conservation Initiatives in 2025

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...

 February 13, 2025

Environmental Concerns Over Industry Exemptions in India

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...

 February 13, 2025

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