Most of the marine species are either “nearly threatened” or “critically endangered” according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, many of which are turtles. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle, also known as Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, is an extremely
While the world is running towards high-class, elegant houses with modern features, this Bengaluru couple has built an environmentally-friendly, solar-powered mud house that is also equipped with a rainwater harvesting system. The proud owners of this sustainable dwelling are Reva and Ranjan Malik, who wished
Sunreef Yachts, the company responsible for some of the most remarkable vessels of this century, has built an off-road classic, a fully-electric safari car for the conservation of the African wilderness. With a vision of sustainable travel, the Polish shipyard has donated the electric vehicle to
Sure, sharks are scary; but it can be confidently said that nobody has ever been scared of a dolphin. And why would anyone be afraid of these adorable, kind, and gentle creatures? However, a dolphin was mercilessly beaten to death by a cruel group of
Climate change is rocking the boat we all are aboard, and without any impactful and quick actions against the phenomenon, the planet is bound to doom. As revealed by the United Nations, we have about 12 years to reduce our current carbon emissions before the
Solar panels have come as an imperative aid to reduce fossil fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions. The power to harness renewable energy from sunlight has opened up new arrays for the energy industry. Many iterations of solar panels have since been introduced with various
While the Indian authorities are still battling the severe coronavirus pandemic, the outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in India has created a new challenge. Since the first cases reported in December 2020, thousands of birds (mostly poultry, migratory birds, and crows)
The scientists at the Natural History Museum (NHM) have identified 503 new species in 2020, including scarab beetles from New Guinea, seaweed from the Falklands and a new species of monkey found on an extinct volcano in Myanmar. In 2020, the museum described species previously
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued a set of guidelines after a concerning series of bird deaths in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. Fearing it might be bird flu, authorities have ordered a strict vigil on the wintering habitat
2020 was undoubtedly one of the hardest years for humankind, nevertheless, nature thrived with all its might. The past 12 months were a whirlwind of events that included horrifying wildfires, a terrible global pandemic (still ongoing), and so much social unrest; but despite the setbacks,