While the Paris Agreement goals expected to eliminate carbon emissions to hold the surface temperature rise to 1.5 degree Celsius or 2 degree Celsius, the emission-induced temperatures of the past five years have inched the planet even closer to 1.5 degree than previously anticipated. New
The planet has been morphing with the changing climatic patterns and it is affecting every being of the earth. Many wildlife species are threatened and many are facing extinction due to these changes. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently released an
The fight against plastic pollution is much real and imperative if the planet and its inhabitants are to survive. The non-degradable material has been polluting the earth, and all living species as well. Many people are trying to invent eco-friendly alternatives to various plastic items
While the self-centered humankind thinks of itself as the center of the planet and the universe, it does share this safe haven with millions of other species. An estimated 15 million different species live on earth, but only 2 million of them are currently known
The arrogance of humans makes them think that with their unlimited capacity to absorb and renew, oceans can take in anything and everything. The result – the oceans are choking with plastic garbage that man so carelessly dispose of in them. Much study has been
Himalayan ecosystem supports many countries around it – especially India, as it provides freshwater to the half of the subcontinent. However, climate change has also started to impact this mountainous region. To preserve the Himalayan ecosystem from warming up of the planet, the 13th Climate
There was once a time when seabird populations thrived not only in the coastal areas but in inland regions too. But with the increased human activities all over the globe – terrestrial and marine, there has been a significant decline in the seabird populace. Scientists
While the subzero temperatures and weathered boreal forests seem bleak and unforgiving, many animals thrive in the frigid tundra of the Arctic Circle. Animal life in the Arctic is poor in number of species but is richer in individual numbers as compared to the warmer
Mountains are among the most fascinating landscapes of this planet – they are home to 15 percent of the world’s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of the planet. The snow-capped peaks of
The climatic changes have turned our outlook on the world and how our actions are leading the planet to its doom. The US scientists have recently stated that extreme wildfires, unparalleled warm temperatures, and record snow melt together in 2020 has resulted in a drastic