February 15 is World Hippo Day, a day to celebrate one of the world’s most unique and fascinating animals.
The SC panel’s observation came on an issue involving the establishment of a tiger safari in the buffer area of Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand.
From individual efforts like reducing plastic waste to collective action like national River Day, every bit counts.
Wetlands are essential ecosystems that support a variety of species and regulate our water cycle. They also help protect us against extreme weather, such as storms and floods.
Scientists studying reefs across five Indo-Pacific regions found that the ability of butterflyfish individuals to identify competitor species and respond appropriately was compromised after widespread loss of coral caused by bleaching.
It seeks to identify and resolve certain environmental problems on a global and local scale. With this, a collaborative and efficient process is made available to reach more like-minded individuals who wish to make a difference for our world.
However, outdoor pollutants such as vehicle exhaust fumes, pollen, and mould spores can enter our indoor environments.
The 10-member team headed by Anand K Pandey is expected to reach the site on January 13 and start their work from the following day.
The findings showed that the world could lose as much as 41 percent of its total glacier mass this century – or as little as 26 percent – depending on today’s climate change mitigation efforts.
In 2015 and 2016, the number of rhinos killed by poachers was 17 and 18, respectively, which subsequently declined to two in 2020 and 2021 and zero in 2022.
Crocodiles were threatened in India due to indiscriminate killing for commercial purposes and severe habitat loss until enactment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act1972.
In April 2013, the Supreme Court had ordered the shifting of some of Gujarat’s lions to the Kuno sanctuary in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, saying the species is under threat of extinction and needs a second home.
Wangchuk, an innovator and educational reformer based in Ladakh, cited recent events in the mountainous region in the north like flash floods, which illustrate the impact of climate change, and said these changes have been caused by people in big cities of the world.
This day is used to raise awareness about the plight of animals and to promote veganism and other animal rights issues.
The bill was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation in August during the monsoon session.
This will potentially have a significant impact on nature-based carbon projects, and the voluntary carbon markets.
Based on the latest energy data and market developments, this year’s WEO explores key questions about the crisis, including setbacks for clean energy transitions, government responses on energy markets and possible risks ahead on the path to net zero emissions.
The research has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The Arctic Ocean has been becoming more acidic at a rate that is three to four times quicker than that of other oceans in recent decades.
