In a rare feat for nations working towards conservation of water bodies, India recently bagged a prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification for eight of its beaches. The honour is
Our oceans absorb about 30% of CO2 released in the atmosphere. As the levels of atmospheric CO2 increase from human activity, the amount of carbon dioxide taken in
Did you know that a reserve of around 14 million tonnes of microplastics might be buried at the bottom of the world’s oceans? The concerning figure was the result of
The biggest challenge in protecting pristine forest ecosystems, apart from deforestation, is combating wildfires. It has been reported that the number of fire outbreaks around the globe increased
As the world becomes more and more aware of how reckless development and urbanization are hampering the environment, people are gravitating towards environmentally-conscious and sustainable choices. The trend
Goat rearing is a common profession in India and hundreds of people in the country depend on it as a source of income. Considered to be less labour-intensive
With the world fighting coronavirus and its associated strains, what has yet again hogged the limelight is that most virus strains – such as the common cold or
Out of 180 countries, India ranked 168th in the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). It maintained that India’s decarbonization agenda needs to improve urgently, with the nation facing
Conducted over 600 days across five years, the field surveys for the Kerala Bird Atlas (https://birdcount.in/kerala-bird-atlas/) closed on the 13th of September. What the Kerala Atlas team has
While the monsoon will always be celebrated for the relief it brings from the scorching summer heat and humidity, there is an uglier side of the season –
Indian peninsula has been favoured by large perennial and seasonal rivers that adorn the vastness of its geography and provide livelihood to multiple sections of the society. People
