Together find environment, a website for the UPSC IAS prelims and main exam
18 August 2023. Introduction: The coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba are facing a concerning decline, as revealed by the 2022 report of the Israel National Monitoring Program. The report attributes this deterioration to a combination of factors including rising temperatures in the Red Sea, underwater pollution, extreme storms, and disease outbreaks. The Israeli […]
Read More18 August 2023. Introduction: A recent study released in the Lancet Planetary Health has exposed a troubling association between airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and the development of antibiotic resistance. The research marks the first-ever global estimation of antibiotic resistance’s impact due to PM2.5 pollution, revealing profound correlations across antibiotic-resistant bacteria and strengthening trends […]
Read More17 August 2023. Introduction: The Redwoods Rising project, a collaboration between Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, is committed to revitalizing the once-logged redwood forests for a more resilient future. Using strategies like controlled thinning and prescribed fires, the project aims to recreate healthy young redwood forests that can withstand […]
Read More16 August 2023. Introduction: Tropical Storm Greg, surging across a distance of 1,000 miles, draws near to Hawaii, compounding the challenges faced by the region already grappling with wildfires. While experts highlight the potential interaction between Greg and a northern high-pressure system, they suggest it might not reach the intensity observed with Hurricane Dora. The […]
Read More16 August 2023 Introduction:. A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that carbon dioxide (CO2), not water vapor, is the driving force behind the eruption of basaltic volcanoes. Researchers studying magma from Pico do Fogo, a highly active ocean island volcano, detected elevated levels of CO2 originating from the mantle’s depths, suggesting its role […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2023 Introduction: Lead exposure, known for its damaging effects on wildlife and human health, has long been linked to developmental and cognitive impairments. Recent research from George Washington University underscores the connection between early-life lead exposure and an increased risk of criminal behavior in adulthood. The study highlights the need for immediate policy […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2023 Introduction: A recent study published by the American Chemical Society reveals a shocking discovery – microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, have been found in the human heart. These minuscule plastic particles, originating from sources like clothing fibers and other plastic debris, have been detected worldwide, including in rain, snow, and even […]
Read MoreAugust 14, 2023 Introduction: The recently released Elephant Population Estimates conducted jointly by the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala reveal varying trends in elephant populations. While Karnataka and Tamil Nadu witnessed slight increases in elephant numbers between 2017 and 2023, Kerala experienced a significant decline. The population in Karnataka rose from 6,049 to […]
Read MoreAugust 14, 2023 Introduction A recent analysis by scientists from the University of Bonn reveals that droughts worldwide are more widespread than previously recorded by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) data from 2002-2017. The study combines GRACE satellite measurements with the WaterGAP hydrological model, improving the spatial resolution of water distribution maps from […]
Read MoreAugust 14, 2023 Introduction: Tea plantations in India are facing unprecedented challenges as the tea mosquito bug, typically confined to low elevation areas, is spreading to high elevation plantations due to climate change. The bug’s expansion has resulted in significant decreases in tea production and increased pesticide usage. Not only tea but other crops like […]
Read More