The distinctive northern bald ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, was revived in Europe by breeding and rewilding efforts over the last two decades.
Category: Environment
Northern bald ibis (Waldrapp)
UN Secretary-General issued a global call to action to address the crisis of rising sea levels
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a global call to action during his visit to Tonga on August 27, 2024. Key concerns Sea level rise consequences Solutions (Updated on 28 August)
Sonoluminescence
Sonoluminescence is a scientific phenomenon that occurs when a gas bubble in a liquid emits light after being subjected to intense sound waves. Echolocation
Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory
The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, launched the advisory document titled “Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory” on August 21, 2024.
Banni grassland
A new study has assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, considering ecological value to be the primary criterion.
South American lungfish has largest genome of any animal
According to a recent report, the South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) has the largest genome – all the genetic information of an organism – of any animal on the earth. Key points Largest genome
Climate Club
Recently, Australia and New Zealand announced joint economic and energy commitments to support the clean energy transition in the region.
Uttarakhand launches Gross Environmental Product-GEP index
Recently, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Gross Environmental Product-GEP index which will assess the ecosystem development in state.
Gastrodia indica: First orchid from India that never opens its flower
A unique orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was recently discovered in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim, which never opens its flower.
What are sea fans?
The Gujarat forest department has arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in illegal wildlife trade of sea fans, corals and other species.
Prokaryotes: Earth’s oldest, tiniest creatures
The world’s oceans are home to microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. The tiny creatures, known as “prokaryotes”, comprise 30% of life in the world’s oceans. Prokaryotes
India adds 3 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites, taking total to 85
The Union Environment Ministry on August 14, 2024 said that three more wetlands in India have been designated ‘Ramsar sites’. This brings the total number of such sites in India to 85. The three new sites are — the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary; the Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu; and the Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. Nanjarayan lake The Nanjarayan lake a large shallow wetland situated along the north-eastern region Read More …
Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services” (PCAPS) project
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched “Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services” (PCAPS) project The project will run from 2024 to 2028. project aims to increase and improve weather, water, ice, and climate information about the Arctic and Antarctic. The project will help develop observation systems and Earth system models and advocate for improved forecasting services. The goal is to improve security and safety for those who live Read More …
Neelakurinji included on the IUCN official Red List of threatened species
Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has been included on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) official Red List of threatened species. This is the first ever Global Red List assessment for this flagship species of the montane grasslands of southwest India. The latest global assessment confirms its threatened status in the Vulnerable (Criteria A2c) category of the IUCN. About Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) Neelakurinji is the purplish flowering shrub, which blooms Read More …
Ground-level ozone (O3)
According to a recent report, Delhi-NCR topped a list of 10 cities across the country that were found to have high concentrations of ground-level ozone (O3). The study was released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). CSE said that although ground-level ozone should ideally become negligible in the night air, the 10 metropolitan areas have been witnessing a rare phenomenon, where ozone levels remain elevated for hours after Read More …