Category: Ecology and Environment

About Under this program, about 24,800 rainwater harvesting systems are being built across the country to enhance rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term water sustainability. The ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative seeks to preserve water with a strong emphasis on community Read More …

Context Rajasthan, India’s largest state, is facing a severe crisis of fluoride contamination in its groundwater resources. Among the affected regions, Jaisalmer district stands out as the worst-hit area in the country, with alarmingly high levels of fluoride in the Read More …

Context The latest findings from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report, published by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, highlight that persistent air pollution could lead to an average loss of 3.4 years of life expectancy for Read More …

Context Recently, three new Ramsar Sites in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu were announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav taking the tally of Ramsar Sites in India to 85. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and the Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Read More …

Context Recently, to improve the economy in an environmental and employment friendly manner, the Union Cabinet has recently cleared what has to come as BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy, which is one of the substantial steps in Read More …

Context Looking at the root cause of the conditions of the present atmosphere in terms of degradation and pollution, it is quite evident that fossil fuel combustion has raised the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere hence a Read More …

Context Researchers analyzing sediment in Alaska’s Yukon River observed that eroding permafrost is contributing mercury-laden sediments to the river.  About In the Arctic, plants absorb mercury, then die and become a part of the soil, which subsequently freezes into permafrost. Read More …

Context Because of the global energy crisis and depletion of natural resources, there is an acute need for renewable energy sources for every aspect of life. As a result, hydropower is a key renewable energy source, but its development raises Read More …

Context Traffic is a major contributor to air pollution, particularly in urban areas where vehicle density is high. The emissions from vehicles, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), significantly degrade air quality and pose Read More …

Context The Panama Canal, a critical artery for global trade, is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. As one of the most significant engineering feats of the 20th century, the canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating Read More …