Warming may turn quarter of Earth arid
Over a quarter of the world’s land could become significantly drier even if global warming is limited to the target of two degree Celsius, according to scientists
Two new Ginger species found in the northeast
Scientists have discovered two new species of Ginger in easternmost districts, Ukhrul in Manipur and Tuensang in Nagaland, both bordering Myanmar.
New night frog species
Scientists have discovered a new frog species from Kozhikode’s Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Climate change taking a toll on global health: Lancet
New research published by The Lancet medical journal states that on an average there has been a 5.3% fall in productivity for rural labour estimated globally since 2000, as a result of rising temperatures around the world.
Delhi firecracker ban had no impact, say studies
Pollution levels recorded in the National Capital Region on Deepavali and the two following days were in close agreement with forecasts that assumed that the entire stock of unsold firecrackers in the city was used.
Most pollution-linked deaths occur in India.
India has been ranked No. 1 in pollution related deaths. 2.51 million deaths in 2015
NGT rejects plea challenging its jurisdiction
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune recently rejected a plea by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) challenging its jurisdiction to decide whether it could construct around the prohibited area near riverbed.
225 companies pulled up for e-waste rules violations
Nearly 225 companies that manufacture electronic goods served notice by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPC) for not complying with electronic-waste procurement norms
Ganga won’t be clean before March 2019, says Minister
As per the original plan, cleaning the Ganga was inextricably linked to ensuring that ecological flows ””or a minimum quantity of water at various stretches”” were maintained.
Scientists develop environment friendly algae-based footwear
Scientists have developed algae-based, renewable flip-flops that could be an environment friendly alternative to petroleum-based slippers