Today is the International Day of Forests. In 2012, the UN proclaimed the 21st of March the day to celebrate, raise awareness, and recognize the importance of all types of forests. Forests have an impact on every aspect of human life and on every ecosystem
Electronic waste (commonly known as e-waste) is a growing type of environmental pollution in the current era. Humankind’s excessive dependence on electronic devices has led to massive production, and even growing waste being added to landfills on a regular basis. On an annual basis, the
Plastic particles in oceans across the globe have reached unbelievable levels, with over 170 trillion particles in the world’s oceans. A study has been conducted by a group of international researchers, which emphasizes the urgent need of taking accurate measures. The authors of the study
The importance of native plants is becoming more and more significant in times of the existential climate crisis than it has been ever before. Native plants are the ecological basis on which the life of local birds and people depends. The loss of these indigenous
Tiny homes have become a very popular housing option throughout the world. Many people want to downsize their dwellings and live in a more manageable space. There are two primary reasons for choosing a tiny home: one is to reduce carbon footprint and live sustainably,
Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh are witnessing the heartwarming sight of endangered vultures as the majestic birds are returning to the skies over Dudhwa and Banbasa regions. This remarkable comeback is largely due to the ban on the drug diclofenac, which was once widely used
Himachal Pradesh has been in a celebratory mood since the news of a tiger being spotted in the Simbalbara National Park (SNP) was confirmed. This is the first-ever tiger sighting that has been documented in the park, which is spread over 27 sq. km. and
The chief scientist of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Dr. N Purnachandra Rao, has warned of the possibility of a major earthquake in the Uttarakhand region. He stated that the seismic gap between Himachal Pradesh and the western part of Nepal, with Uttarakhand in between,
Cases of human-wildlife conflict have been on the rise in Uttarakhand with reports of attacks by wild animals such as leopards, tigers, and elephants increasing every month. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. Despite efforts to mitigate the conflict, it seems
A recent study by the Indian Foundation for Forest and Environment Research and Studies (iFOREST) has claimed that the state of Odisha in eastern India has a solar potential of around 170 Gigawatt (GW), which is approximately seven times more than the estimates by the
