environment

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...

Indian Star Tortoise, Conservation Status and Threats

Indian Star Tortoise The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a small to medium-sized tortoise species native to the dry regions of India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan. It is named for the star-like patterns on its shell, which...

Polavaram Dam Project, Key Features and Benefit

Polavaram Dam Project, officially called the Polavaram Irrigation Project, is a significant multipurpose infrastructure initiative in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project aims to facilitate irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation while also addressing inter-basin water transfer. Polavaram Dam...

UNFCCC COP29 Baku

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year's conference is branded as the "Finance COP," emphasizing the crucial role of financing in climate action, particularly for developing countries. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

Madhya Pradesh gets 8th Tiger Reserve Ratapani

The Ratapani Tiger Reserve (TR) is one of India's most ecologically significant protected areas, located in Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges, this sanctuary is a crucial habitat for diverse flora and fauna and houses the iconic Bhimbetka...

Clean Plant Programme (CPP), Features and Key Benefits

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials under Clean Plant Programme. Clean Plant Programme (CPP) CPP will have 3 components: Clean...