May 10 2025. Introduction: Methane s a potent greenhouse gas and is responsible for about 30% of the increase in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. Its atmospheric concentration has risen , now being 2.5 times higher than preindustrial levels. Sources of Methane Emissions The main sources of methane emissions include agriculture, energy, and waste. […]

May 10 2025. Introduction: Recent studies reveal that Ladakh is home to the highest density of snow leopards in the world. Approximately 68 percent of India’s snow leopard population resides in this Union Territory. Snow Leopard Population Estimates Research Methodology The research involved a comprehensive survey of 59,150 km² in Ladakh. It employed a double-sampling approach that […]

May 10 2025 Introduction: Scientists from Canada, Mexico, and Panama have discovered two new crocodile species near the Yucatán coast. These were found on Cozumel island and Banco Chinchorro atoll. This brings the number of New World crocodile species from 4 to 6. Previously known species are American, Morelet’s, Cuban, and Orinoco crocodiles. Background of […]

May 10 2025 Introduction: The Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Project in Sichuan, China, is nearing completion. This dam, set to be the tallest in the world, stands at 315 metres. It has a storage capacity of 110 million cubic metres and aims to generate 2,000 megawatts of electricity annually. This power output is sufficient to supply over […]

May 10 2025. Introduction: The Himalayan region of India faces a severe plastic pollution crisis. A recent report marks that over 80 per cent of plastic waste originates from single-use food and beverage packaging. Alarmingly, 70 per cent of this waste is non-recyclable. The findings are based on The Himalayan Cleanup (THC) 2024 Report, which […]

May 9 2025 Introduction: Recent studies reveal a troubling connection between climate change and human health, particularly concerning the gut microbiota. The gut microbiome plays important role in overall health, influencing metabolism, immunity, and disease susceptibility. Climate-driven food shortages and undernourishment may disrupt this delicate balance, leading to health challenges, especially in vulnerable populations. The Role of […]

May 9 2025 Introduction: The Jenu Kuruba tribe has made headlines in 2025 for returning to their ancestral village in the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve. This marks assertion of Indigenous rights in India. After being evicted 40 years ago, over 50 families have begun rebuilding their homes. Their return is driven by a spiritual connection to […]

May 9 2025 Introduction: Gully is yet often neglected form of land degradation. It creates deep channels in the landscape, leading to the loss of fertile soil and impacting agricultural productivity. This phenomenon is exacerbated by climate change, affecting food security and water availability globally. Recent research marks the urgency of addressing gully erosion to achieve […]

8th May 2025 Introduction: Recent advancements in oceanography have led to improved methods for measuring carbon export from the ocean. This is crucial for understanding the Earth’s climate. Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and Florida State University have developed a new approach that utilises satellite data to enhance predictions of carbon […]

8th May 2025 Introduction: In December 2018, the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted catastrophically, leading to a deadly tsunami that claimed over 400 lives. Recent research marks that the volcano had been experiencing gradual slippage for years prior to the disaster. This phenomenon was detectable through satellite radar technology, suggesting that the disaster could have been […]