March 29, 2025. Introduction: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently identified alarming threats to biodiversity, focusing on fungi extinction, lion population decline, and the endangered status of frankincense trees. Fungi Under Threat For the first time, the IUCN has identified more than 1,000 species of fungi as threatened with extinction. The IUCN Red […]

March 29, 2025. Introduction: The second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Colombia, concluded recently in Cartagena. This event sought to galvanise global support to halve air pollution-related deaths by 2040. Nearly seven million people die prematurely each year due to air pollution, with […]

March 29, 2025. Introduction: Recently, a new species of snakehead fish was identified in Meghalaya. Named Channa nachi, this species marks the rich biodiversity of the region’s freshwater ecosystems. The fish was collected from a stream in the South Garo Hills four years prior. Habitat and Ecology Channa nachi was found in a shallow stream that […]

March 28, 2025. Introduction: The availability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and flunixin poses risk to avian scavengers in South America. A recent study found a widespread registration of these drugs across ten Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. Researchers revealed that these substances are approved for use in various livestock and domestic animals, raising […]

March 28, 2025. Introduction; India’s extensive coastline is facing challenges from illegal fishing practices, particularly light fishing. This method employs high-intensity artificial lights to attract fish, causing severe ecological damage and threatening traditional fishers’ livelihoods. Despite a national ban on this practice in 2017, enforcement remains inconsistent, leading to ongoing conflicts and resource depletion. The […]

March 27, 2025. Introduction; Recent studies reveal alarming trends in freshwater ecosystems. Climate change and heat waves are reducing dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in lakes globally. A comprehensive analysis of over 15,000 lakes indicates that 83% of them are experiencing deoxygenation. This phenomenon poses a serious threat to aquatic life and ecosystem health. Dissolved Oxygen […]

March 27, 2025. Introduction: The recent parliamentary report marks issue regarding pollution control funding in India. The Union Environment Ministry allocated Rs 858 crore for the ‘Control of Pollution’ scheme in the financial year 2024-25. However, less than 1% of this allocation has been utilised due to pending approvals for the continuation of the scheme. […]

Introduction: On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) during the Singapore Maritime Week. This partnership aims to enhance maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The agreement is expected to encourage innovation and the adoption of low-emission technologies in the maritime sector. […]

March 26, 2025. Introudction: Recently, study published in *Nature Water* brought into light alarming projections regarding dam failures worldwide. Researchers estimated that 23 large dam failures could occur globally by 2035. This study puts stress on the critical need for enhanced investment in dam safety, as 4.4% of large dams currently face a failure probability […]

March 25, 2025. Introduction; Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals that black carbon, a potent climate pollutant, is responsible for nearly half of global warming. It poses severe threats to water security for […]