environment

India Conducts First-ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging in Assam

The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a freshwater dolphin found in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is one of the few freshwater dolphin species in the world and is often referred to...

SC asks Centre to Form Policy on Sacred Groves

About Sacred Groves Sacred groves are patches of natural vegetation protected for their religious, cultural or ecological significance. These areas are often associated with deities, spirits or religious beliefs, and human interference is generally prohibited or restricted. India has over...

Green Hydrogen Fuel, Types, Benefits and Challenges

Context India's ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 hinges significantly on the development of a robust green hydrogen sector. The country aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030, positioning itself as a...

Northern River Terrapin, Conservation Status and Major Threats

The Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska) is a critically endangered freshwater turtle species native to South and Southeast Asia. Known for its striking appearance and ecological importance, it inhabits tidal rivers, estuaries, and mangrove forests. Conservation efforts focus on habitat...

Algae-based Solution for Wastewater Treatment

Algae-based wastewater treatment systems offer a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to cleaning wastewater. Algae, photosynthetic microorganisms, can effectively remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as organic matter, from wastewater. Proposed Microalgae-Bacterial Consortium Approach It uses a photo-sequencing batch...

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, Features and Conservation Status

Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles are washing ashore along the Visakhapatnam coast. Marine pollution and trawling activities during the breeding season are the major causes behind this. About Olive Ridley Sea Turtles They are the 2nd smallest and most abundant...

Climate Impact of Exploring Space Passing below the Radar

Environmental Effects of Rocket Launches Emissions: Every rocket launch releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide, black carbon and water vapor into the atmosphere. Black carbon is particularly concerning as it absorbs sunlight 500 times more effectively than carbon dioxide, contributing...

World Solar Report 2024

World Solar Report 2024 Findings From 1.22 GW in 2000, the world’s solar capacity has surged to 1,419 GW in 2023, charting a CAGR of about 36%. Today, solar capacity represents three-quarters of all renewable capacity additions worldwide. The report...

Indian Star Tortoise, Conservation Status and Threats

Indian Star Tortoise The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a small to medium-sized tortoise species native to the dry regions of India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan. It is named for the star-like patterns on its shell, which...

Ramsar Sites in India 2024 List State wise and Map

Latest Ramsar Sites in India 2024 There are total of 1301 wetlands including 85 Ramsar, below we share the new additions announced in August 2024. Sl. No. Ramsar Site Date of designation State 1 Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary 16.01.2024 Tamil Nadu...