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 […]
Govt issues guidelines to prohibit greenwashing, misleading green claims Sub: Env Sec: Msc Context: The government introduced new guidelines to regulate greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies. These guidelines aim to protect consumers and enhance transparency in eco-friendly marketing. Greenwashing: Refers to companies making unsubstantiated claims about a product or service having […]
India will soon get a clear picture of its Ganges and Indus river dolphins: Centre Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: India is set to get a clearer understanding of its freshwater dolphins—the Ganges and Indus dolphins—through an 8,000-kilometre aquatic survey. The survey is the world’s first comprehensive assessment of dolphin populations […]
The Bishnoi, blackbuck and chinkara: What exactly were Guru Jambheshwar’s principles regarding Thar wildlife? Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: In 1998, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and others allegedly hunted blackbuck in Rajasthan’s Kankani village, triggering a legal battle and backlash from the Bishnoi community, known for zealously guarding the wildlife […]
As green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: Plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula, a mountainous extension of Antarctica, has increased more than 10 times in recent decades due to rising temperatures. The study, Sustained greening of the Antarctic Peninsula observed from satellites, published […]
Global wildlife numbers have declined 73% since 1970, says WWF Sub : Env Sec: Biodiversity Context: The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024 highlights a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020, up from a 69% decline in the 2022 edition. The report emphasises the […]
How high-performance buildings are the next step towards a sustainable future Sub : Env Sec: Climate Change Importance of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Buildings and Emissions: Globally, buildings are responsible for about 40% of total final energy consumption, primarily due to operational needs like Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and lighting. […]
Tribal leader Rajappa to receive award for welfare, forest conservation work Sub : Env Sec: biodiversity Context: The Hulikanu Wildlife Conservancy Foundation (HWCF) in Bengaluru has nominated J.T. Rajappa, a tribal conservationist and community leader, for the prestigious Hulikanu Progressive Adivasi Wildlife Award. The award includes a ₹3 lakh cash prize. Hulikanu Wildlife […]