Company uses mining dust to enhance carbon capture Sub: Env SEC: Climate Change Context: Alt Carbon, a Darjeeling-based company, is pioneering a surprising climate-friendly solution using dust from mining and has already secured $500,000 in investments from carbon-credit companies. The company’s approach is based on the geo-chemical process called rock weathering, which accelerates […]
Oceans on the Brink: Challenges in Meeting the 30% Protection Target by 2030 Sub :Env Sec: Climate change Why in News At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in 2022, world leaders pledged to protect 30% of the Earth’s oceans by 2030. However, the latest reports reveal that despite oceans covering over 70% […]
Antelope like Blackbuck and Gazelle like Chinkara are not ‘deer’; know the difference Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: There is frequent confusion between antelope and deer in Indian media. Despite their similar appearances, the two belong to distinct taxonomic families. Taxonomy: Both deer and antelope are part of the Kingdom […]
Fungi may get its own taxonomical kingdom named ‘funga’ for conservation purposes Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Fungi May Get Their Own Taxonomical Kingdom: ‘Funga’ Proposal for Recognition: Chile and the United Kingdom are preparing a proposal to establish a new taxonomical kingdom, “Funga,” for fungi (mushrooms, moulds, yeast, lichen, […]
Farmed salmon is endangering access to local fishes for poorer communities, warns study Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Impact of Farmed Salmon Demand on Coastal Communities and Fisheries Study published in Science Advances, October 16, 2024. Key Findings: The increasing demand for farmed salmon is impacting global coastal communities by […]
Long live the King Cobra(s): Scientists recategorize world’s longest venomous snakes into 4 distinct species, with one from the Western Ghats Sub: Envi Sec: Species Context: The king cobra, previously considered one species, has been reclassified into four distinct species across various regions: Mainland Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia, The Western Ghats of India, […]
Reckless disregard Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: India is set to expand seaweed cultivation along its coastline by promoting Kappaphycus alvarezii, a known invasive species that has smothered coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar over the past two decades. About Kappaphycus alvarezii: Kappaphycus alvarezii is a known invasive species […]
Impact of Coastal Flooding on Tree Species: A Study on Resilience and Vulnerability Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change reveals that different tree species react differently to coastal flooding, highlighting the importance of site-specific strategies for […]
Climate change threatens to alter methane emissions in the Amazon, study reveals Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: New research from the University of São Paulo highlights how climate change could disrupt greenhouse gas dynamics in the Amazon rainforest, with significant global consequences. The study reveals contrasting changes in methane emissions and uptake […]