Category: Environment

An “unprecedented” mass bleaching event has been recorded off Australia’s western coast, scientists said on March 26, 2025, turning huge chunks of a celebrated reef system a sickly dull white. Key Points What is Bleaching? Degree heating weeks (DHW) (Sources: TH & The Guardian )

The Tamil Nadu government has officially notified Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. This makes Kasampatty the second BHS in Tamil Nadu, after Arittapatti (Madurai) About Biodiversity Heritage Site (Source: The Hindu, PIB)

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released its first-ever Green Status assessment for lions (Panthera leo), ranking the species as ‘Largely Depleted’. What does this mean? What is the IUCN Green Status? Lion Categories (Source: DTE)

A comprehensive study of over 67,000 animal species has provided a mixed picture of global biodiversity, revealing that while many species face ongoing threats, targeted conservation efforts have successfully prevented extinctions. About the Study (Published in PLOS Biology): Successful Conservation Cases: Key Conservation Strategies: The Need for Continued Action: (Source: Phys)

A new report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) highlights the urgent need to reduce black carbon (BC) emissions, often seen as soot, due to their significant impact on climate and human health. Key Highlights (Source: ICIMOD)

Researchers have identified a new species of freshwater algae in Rosemala, located in Kollam district of kerala. (Source: NEI)

A rare Caracal (Caracal caracal schmitzi) has been photographed for the first time in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, using a camera trap during the ongoing Phase IV survey. With less than 50 individuals estimated to be in India, this elusive wild cat is a significant discovery for wildlife conservationists. Caracal in India (Sources: India Today & Mongabay (India))

Indore is all set to make a significant leap towards environmental sustainability with the launch of India’s first PPP-model based green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. This initiative aims to convert green waste into valuable resources, reinforcing the city’s reputation as India’s cleanest city. How It Works? Significance (Source: PIB)

A dense shrub with light purple flowers discovered in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district has been confirmed as a distinct species of the genus Uniyala. About Uniyala keralensis (Source: The Hindu)

A study by researchers at IIT Delhi, published in Environmental Research Letters (November 2024), warns that air pollution and climate change are negatively affecting solar panel performance in India. Key Findings Challenges for India’s Solar Mission (Source: The Hindu)

A new study has proposed a taxonomic revision of the critically endangered Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus). Key Findings of the Study (Source: Down To Earth)