COVID-19 effect: Public concerns about environment have risen
There was an increase of 16% in the numbers of people concerned about loss of biodiversity from 2016-2020, described by experts as ‘eco-…
Microplastic pollution could push whale, shark towards extinction: study
These species are getting exposed to toxic chemicals through breakdown of microplastics in their digestive system
Malta allows recreational hunting of 5,000 turtle doves
The birds were recently added to the IUCN's 'red list' of species at risk of being wiped out
Fading beauty
Changing climate conditions in the Northeast are wiping out the fragile orchids. Will other species follow?
Battle zone: Humans vs elephants
Afterwards, an eerie silence envelops the field. There is only the crop -- no longer standing -- and the heavy tread gouged in the mud. This is …
Out of Africa
Guess what is bringing death and disease to the coral reefs of the world? Dust from African deserts
Keep on the grass
Alpine pastures are thriving despite policies to encourage grazing. But Himalayan pastures languish despite strong conservationist policies
Indian, African women living near national parks being sterilised, claims Dutch expose
Television series Zembla has also claimed that shoot-at-sight orders were very much in place at Kaziranga National Park
Much of world’s fossil fuel must stay unburnt to meet climate target: report
Over 80 per cent of coal, 50 per cent of gas and 30 per cent of oil reserves are “unburnable” under the goal to limit global warming
World Tiger Day: The striped cats have gone extinct in 3 southeast Asian countries; here is why
Poaching and habitat loss largely responsible for the development according to experts
Political and market economics determine global biodiversity crisis: IPBES9 report
The ‘Diverse Values and Valuation of Nature’ report by IPBES9 suggests blending values of nature and economic benefits through policy …
The lotus effect
Water doesn't stick to lotus leaves. Nature has given the plant a self-cleaning mechanism. Crack the science of it, and you have the formula for …
Disappearing Act
Only special breeding programmes and creation of corridors can save the lion-tailed macaque from extinction
Traditional wisdom
Researchers in Gujarat use rural expertise to predict weather when modern methods fail to make accurate forecast
The pig-headed species
Overzealous conservationists block progress at CITES meet (Read full article)
Merely designating an area as protected not enough, says Princeton study; here is why
It is as important to protect the areas already protected as it is to create new protected areas, say researchers
Nature to tackle environment challenges: Triple investments by 2030, says UN report
Current investments of $133 billion comprise about 0.10% of global gross domestic product, most of which come from public sources
India's tiger habitat declines by 41 per cent, says IUCN
The report warns that a similar decline could be expected over the next 20-30 years if conservation effort are not scaled up
Only 3,000 tigers left in the world, says IUCN
While India has registered an impressive growth in the tiger population, studies reveal that the big cats could be wiped off the face of the …
Emissions from peatlands under dry conditions may be less than previously thought
Trees and shrubs and presence of chemicals can slow down the drying process of such lands
Bike riders reach out to people in a unique campaign against Ebola
The worst Ebola outbreak in history has claimed nearly 2,300 lives in four countries; about 4,300 cases have been detected in four countries
After successful monkey trials, new Ebola vaccine being tested on humans
Two vaccines have been used in the treatment—one as doze against the virus and second to boost the immunity
Wings Of Change
Migratory birds stage a comeback after a long hiatus as Kashmir wetlands get a fresh lease of life
Trouble at sea
From imposing restrictions on harvesting of shark species to having second thoughts about them, the authorities seem utterly confused
Torn apart
Forest fragmentation can have detrimental effects on the flora and fauna, leading to a loss of biodiversity