environment

India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, Key Findings and Concerns

Context: Recently, the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2023. Key stats of India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) Total Forest and Tree cover of the country - 8,27,357 sq...

Murder Hornets, Characteristics and Threat

About Northern Giant Hornet It is the largest hornet species in the world. It is Native to subtropical and temperate mountainous regions of Asia, including northern India, the Korean peninsula and Japan. Characteristics They are approximately 4 times the size...

Tree Census: Supreme Court Ruling on Tree Preservation in Delhi

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed strict measures for tree preservation in Delhi, mandating a comprehensive tree census and restricting tree felling without prior approval from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). This decision underscores the...

Wroughton’s Free-Tailed Bat, Distribution and Conservation Status

About Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat It is a highly rare species of molossus bat. Features: Physical Appearance: Large size, big ears extending beyond the muzzle and bicolored velvety fur. It is capable of flying long distances while foraging (Search for food)....

Strengthening the roots of an Agri-Carbon Market

Introduction to Carbon Markets and Carbon Pricing Carbon Markets: Carbon markets have the potential to transform Indian agriculture by making sustainable farming practices financially rewarding while combating climate change. Carbon Pricing: A critical tool for climate change mitigation, carbon pricing...

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that adversely affect human health and the environment. They persist in the environment for long periods, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to humans and wildlife....

Northern River Terrapin, Conservation Status and Major Threats

The Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska) is a critically endangered freshwater turtle species native to South and Southeast Asia. Known for its striking appearance and ecological importance, it inhabits tidal rivers, estuaries, and mangrove forests. Conservation efforts focus on habitat...

Algae-based Solution for Wastewater Treatment

Algae-based wastewater treatment systems offer a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to cleaning wastewater. Algae, photosynthetic microorganisms, can effectively remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as organic matter, from wastewater. Proposed Microalgae-Bacterial Consortium Approach It uses a photo-sequencing batch...

Climate Impact of Exploring Space Passing below the Radar

Environmental Effects of Rocket Launches Emissions: Every rocket launch releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide, black carbon and water vapor into the atmosphere. Black carbon is particularly concerning as it absorbs sunlight 500 times more effectively than carbon dioxide, contributing...

World Solar Report 2024

World Solar Report 2024 Findings From 1.22 GW in 2000, the world’s solar capacity has surged to 1,419 GW in 2023, charting a CAGR of about 36%. Today, solar capacity represents three-quarters of all renewable capacity additions worldwide. The report...