Recently researchers have discovered toxic flame retardants in killer whale fat during autopsies. Killer whales have been found to contain flame retardant chemicals in their fat that can be passed on with birth. The retardants, known as brominated flame retardants (RFBs) have been found to
With the second wave of the coronavirus hitting the country, most of India is under lockdown once again. The lockdown has evidently reduced the pollution like last year, making the snow-capped Himalayas are visible from Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur for the second year in a row.
An enormous iceberg has calved from the western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf, which now lies in the Weddell sea in Antarctica, as reported by the European Space Agency (ESA). The iceberg looks like a giant iron board from the top and is estimated
Shifting snow patterns are making parts of the Greenland ice sheets warmer and darker, according to new research. The decline in the amount of fresh, light-colored snow exposes older, darker snow on the surface of the ice sheet. The consequential decline in reflectivity, known as
The Maldives is at the risk of disappearing by the end of this century if the world does not act quickly, according to the country’s environment minister, Aminath Shauna. Aminath stated that there is no higher ground for the country while it is at the
Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a $43 million pledge for species conservation in the Galapagos Islands. It comes as a welcoming move amid climate change and collapsing ecosystems. The initiative has been started in partnership with Re:wild, an organization founded by a group of renowned conservation
From high mountains to deep seas, plastic has created tons of problems for the planet and all of its inhabitants. While governments have banned single-use plastic to reduce plastic pollution, creating sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to replace the non-biodegradable material is crucial. To this cause, AirX
Hanging over a thick canopy of trees, you might find a sloth hanging around and inching slowly in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Swinging over a 100-foot long steel cable, this creature is very lethargic. But the intention of it is more than just hanging around
Projects that manage to protect and restore the ecosystems are presumed to secure win-win outcomes, addressing two of the greatest challenges: climate change and biodiversity loss. The contribution of nature-based solutions will help cool the planet and to mitigate climate change. Decision-makers need to investigate
The rapid sea-level rise over the past years indicates the cruciality of halting climate change, as it has surpassed the worst-case scenario. Depending on your location, the temperature can go up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit for more than a month. Even in public restrooms, you