5 April 2023 Introduction: Heat domes are high-pressure systems that result in extremely hot and dry weather conditions, causing a variety of impacts on human health, the environment, and society. As the frequency and intensity of heat domes increase, understanding their causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies becomes crucial. What is a Heat Dome? A heat […]

18 April , 2023 Introduction: An evergreen, palm-like plant with a Jurassic link is under stress in Bhutan, according to a new study conducted by five botanists. The plant in question is Cycas pectinata, the only cycad species found in Bhutan. The study, published in the March edition of the Journal of Threatened Taxa, highlights […]

17 April, 2023 Introduction: On April 12, 2023, environmental organizations released the “Banking on Climate Chaos” report, which details the world’s largest banks’ spending on fossil fuel project financing since the Paris Agreement. The report reveals some shocking figures and highlights the urgent need to shift towards sustainable financing. Highlights of the Report

4April 2023. Introduction: The impact of warming oceans on marine species has long been a subject of concern, with scientists warning of irreversible loss of marine and coastal ecosystems. However, a recent study by scientists from Oregon State University found that black rockfish larvae fared better than feared during two years of unusually high ocean […]

4 April 2023. Introduction: Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements taking effect from 1 July 2023, the reformed Safeguard Mechanism aims to ensure that Australia’s largest emitters are contributing towards the nation’s emissions […]

4 April 2023. Introduction: Scientists have made a new discovery of a species of lizard from the coastal forests of northern Kerala. The species, named Cyrtodactylus (Geckoella) chengodumalaensis, is a ground-dwelling gecko that was discovered by a team of researchers led by Ishan Agarwal and Akshay Khandekar from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation, Mumbai. Habitat of […]

1 April 2023. Introduction: As the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and tangible, people around the world are looking for ways to hold their governments accountable for inaction on this pressing issue. In Europe, senior citizens in Switzerland have taken the bold step of filing a case against their government in the European […]

30 March 2023. Introduction: The New Guinea singing dog is also known as the New Guinea Highland dog. It is a dog species found in the New Guinea Highlands on the island of New Guinea. This breed is one of the few considered “barkless” and known for its unusual “yodel”-like style of vocalizing, hence its […]

29March 2023. Introduction: The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), a Central Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, is organising the Urban Climate Film Festival under the CITIIS program. The festival aims to create wider awareness of the impact of climate change on life in cities and engage the public in […]

29 March 2023. Introduction: On March 25th, 2023, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the Aravalli Green Wall Project. The project aims to green the 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states – Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi. The project was launched on […]