January 25, 2025 Introduction:  Forest in India have reached alarming levels. Recent data reveals that over five fire seasons, the country faced more than 1.1 million incidents. The period from November to June sees a surge in these fires, impacting ecosystems, wildlife, and local communities. As global attention shifts to wildfires in places like Los Angeles, India […]

January 25, 2025 Introduction: Recent reports indicate decline in water storage across major reservoirs in India. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has brought into light that water levels have decreased for the twelfth consecutive week. This decline is attributed to deficient post-monsoon and winter rainfall affecting a large portion of the country. Current data shows that the […]

January 25, 2025 Introduction: Multi-year droughts (MYDs) are increasingly common and severe, as brought into light by a recent 40-year study. The research indicates that these droughts have expanded globally, impacting ecosystems and water supplies. This trend is linked to climate change, which exacerbates drought conditions. The study, conducted by a consortium of researchers from various institutions, analysed […]

January 25, 2025 Introduction: Recently, the United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, released report titled “Learning Interrupted – Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024.” This report marks that at least 242 million students globally faced disruptions in their education due to climate events throughout 2024. This figure is considered conservative due to data limitations. […]

January 25, 2025 Introduction: Recent research has focused on the genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. This study, published in January 2025, is crucial for understanding harmful algal blooms (cyanoHAB) in freshwater ecosystems. The findings are expected to aid local authorities in tracking these blooms and provide insights applicable to other regions […]

January 24, 2025 Introduction: In 2024, Brazil experienced unprecedented wildfires, culminating in a devastating ecological crisis. The country recorded over 30.87 million hectares of wilderness burned, marking a staggering 79% increase from the previous year. This surge in wildfires is attributed to a combination of climate change, drought conditions, and human activities, particularly in the Amazon […]

January 24, 2025 Introduction: India’s coastline is facing an alarming rise in algal blooms. These blooms, marked by rapid increases in phytoplankton, are becoming more common due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. A recent study led by T.M. Balakrishnan Nair from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has pinpointed nine hotspots for […]

January 24, 2025 Introduction: The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has recently marked achievement by expanding its network to 25 countries. This initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum, aims to combat plastic pollution globally. With a combined population exceeding 1.5 billion, the expansion includes seven new countries – Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. […]

January 24, 2025Introduction:The Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, is undergoing flood mitigation project due to severe flooding in previous years. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has initiated a three-phase plan to desilt, dredge and modify the river channel, which includes crucial measures for relocating nearly 300 crocodiles residing in the area.Project DetailsRiver Modifications: Straightening the meanders […]

January 24, 2025 Introduction: The European Commission is moving towards ban on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in consumer products. This decision arises from growing environmental and health concerns linked to these substances. PFAS are notorious for their persistence in the environment and human body, prompting urgent regulatory action. What Are PFAS? Health and […]