Environment Notes

Invasive species are non-native organisms that, when introduced to new environments, can cause significant harm to ecosystems, economies, and human health. Read further to learn more about the impact of invasive species on the environment. According to a new study, extreme weather might be … [Read more...] about Invasive Species

Sand mining is the extraction of sand from various sources, such as rivers, beaches, and seabeds, for use in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. Read here to learn more about it. While sand is a valuable and essential resource, unregulated or unsustainable sand mining can have … [Read more...] about Sand Mining

Wildlife crime refers to illegal activities that harm or exploit wildlife and their habitats, often resulting in the illegal trade of wildlife products. These activities pose a significant threat to biodiversity and can have negative ecological, economic, and social consequences. Read further to … [Read more...] about Wildlife Crime

River dolphin populations have plummeted by 73% due to a barrage of threats since the 1980s. All six species of river dolphin in Asia and South America are threatened with extinction. Finally, a global declaration has been signed to save the world’s six surviving species from extinction. Read here … [Read more...] about River Dolphin

What are microplastics? How are they formed? What are their impacts on the environment? What are the various initiatives taken to reduce their negative impacts? Read further to know more. Large plastic debris can be broken down into smaller pieces to create microplastics. Microplastic has … [Read more...] about Microplastics

The concept of planetary boundaries presents a set of nine planetary boundaries within which humanity can continue to develop and thrive. The concept was first introduced in 2009. The latest update has quantified all boundaries and concluded that six of the nine boundaries have been transgressed. … [Read more...] about Planetary Boundaries

What is Ecocide? Why do many countries want to criminalize ecocide? What is India’s take on it? The term is oftentimes used in the news and has come to become a major issue globally. Read here to understand the concept better. Most recently, the Maya train project in Mexico that aims to link … [Read more...] about Ecocide: A global concern

What are the general Issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change? Read this post to know. Before starting to learn this topic, let's try to understand the key terms first - Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change. What is environmental ecology? Ecology is … [Read more...] about General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change

Although it’s been debated for decades, the topic of tidal energy has dominated the headlines of late. What is it, what benefits does it offer and what’s the potential for its future use? Where does India's Tidal energy potential lie? Read the article to know more about tidal power. India has a … [Read more...] about Tidal Energy

Vulture conservation in India is a crucial effort aimed at protecting and reviving the declining populations of vultures in the country. The population decline was noticed in the 1990s, and since then numerous efforts have been made to reclaim the vulture population. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Vulture Conservation in India