January 10, 2024 Introducion: A new study utilizing advanced microscopy techniques has detected extremely high levels of micro and nanoplastic particles in several popular bottled water brands. On average, each liter was found to contain over 200,000 plastic fragments – with around 90% sized in the nanoscale range below 1 micrometer. These pose heightened health risks compared […]

January 9, 2024 Introduction: A new study finds that shark and ray meat, historically eaten only by Indian coastal and tribal communities, has grown popular at restaurants catering to tourists and middle-class consumers. This rising demand could drive overfishing of already threatened shark populations. Researchers identified nearly 2,650 seafood establishments in 10 Indian coastal states and territories […]

January 9, 2024 Introduction: Extreme rainfall over the past two weeks has flooded many regions across Western Europe, damaging homes and infrastructure while forcing hundreds to evacuate. Scale of the Disaster Key Driving Factors Climate scientists emphasize three key reasons why the recent multi-nation flooding has proved so destructive: Global Warming – Rising temperatures hasten evaporation, […]

January 9, 2024 Introduction: The Danish government has announced the launch of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI), a strategic initiative aimed at advancing collaboration between Denmark and India in the sustainable energy solutions sector. This new partnership seeks to promote growth in green fuels like clean hydrogen while helping both countries progress their shared goal of […]

January 9, 2024 Introduction: The Indian government has notified updated test procedures and requirements for vehicle manufacturers seeking regulatory approval under the country’s strict Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission standards. The new testing guidelines provide clarity around allowable fuels and sampling methods for various vehicle types aiming to limit tailpipe pollution. What are BS VI […]

January 9, 2024 Introduction: A new study published on January 3, 2024 in the journal Nature Communications has found that ocean surface waves brought on by tropical cyclones have been increasing over time. Both the maximum height and footprint area of these waves grew significantly from 1979-2022, suggesting potentially concerning impacts for coastal communities in […]

Introduction:                        Birds grow more down feathers in higher elevations An IISc research investigating impacts of logging and climate change on biodiversity-rich tropical mountain forests has revealed intriguing ecological shifts. Analysis of insect-eating tropical bird data collected over 10 years showed logging is pushing smaller species to higher cooler elevations due to hotter temperatures while larger birds declined […]

8 January 2024 Introduction: A new study has revealed that 37 out of 42 African raptor species analyzed have experienced significant population declines of around 88% in the past 40 years. Out of these, 29 species constituting 69% have seen drops over 3 generation lengths that qualify them as globally threatened under IUCN criteria of […]

January 6, 2024 Introduction: A Christian Aid report titled “Counting the Cost 2023: a year of climate breakdown” was released recently. By analyzing 20 of the most expensive climate-linked disasters in 2023, it found 85% were floods, storms or cyclones. Ranging across continents, these events were more intense than before due to climate change. Huge […]

January 5, 2024 Introduction: A group of experts have requested that the Northeast African cheetah’s conservation status be upgraded from vulnerable to endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List. This subspecies, known scientifically as Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii, is found in the Horn of Africa. Trafficking of Cubs to Arabian Peninsula […]