The snow atop Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro is a natural wonder and has been an inspiration for many literary and cinematic creations over the years. However, Mount Kilimanjaro can lose its glaciers within the next 20 years, as a report has revealed. The report warned that
The volcanic archipelago of the Galápagos Islands is brimming with thousands of endemic flora and fauna species. Park rangers with the Galápagos National Park Directorate have recently found the remains of 15 endangered giant tortoises brutally slaughtered on the southern Isabela Island of the Galápagos
The world is facing a climate emergency, which has threatened millions of people and billions of animal species across the globe. Experts and countless studies have time and again warned humankind against the effects of changing climatic conditions. A recent study has estimated that 85
Humans have increased anthropogenic activities to achieve their selfish ends without any regards to the environmental cost. A study has stated that Mumbai has lost 81 percent of its open land space, 40 percent green cover and nearly 30 percent of its water bodies in
At least 27 people have lost their lives in landslides and floods that were triggered by heavy rains in South India. Rescue teams have been scouring muddy debris for survivors while the military has been supplying emergency supplies. The rains began to intensify over the
The volcano on Spain’s La Palma Island is still erupting new lava streams with no signs of stopping. Satellites have captured shocking images of the intensifying volcanic eruption on the island as new streams of lava spew out over the weekend, destroying over 1,100 buildings.
The warming of the planet has resulted in historic droughts and deadly sea level rises. According to scientists, this rise in sea levels will go on for decades to come, even if global warming is halted right this second. However, a Climate Central study has
Every citizen on this planet has the right to live but that very right is taken over when we have no choice but to live in an unhealthy environment. With regards to this problem, the United Nations acknowledged a new fundamental right. Recently, the UN
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) to submit an expert opinion on Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric project in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand during a plea hearing. The order was given during the hearing of a plea by Dr. Bharat Jhunjhunawala
In our battle against carbon emissions, we need to rely more on renewable and sustainable resources like solar energy. It is available in abundance and is being effectively used as solar power worldwide. The usage and expansion of this abundant energy source are increasing exponentially.