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Wildlife conservation funds biased against smaller species as larger animals take lion's share: Study

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- A 25-year study has uncovered that the majority of global conservation funding is directed towards larger, more 'charismatic' species, leaving critically important animals and pl... Read More


Donald Trump wants to bring back plastic straws, but the world is going in another direction

India, Feb. 25 -- Donald Trump recently surprised the world again by signing an action to end what he describes as the "forced use" of paper straws. Although there is some merit in the argument the Wh... Read More


Kundi - timeless sanctuaries of rainwater in the heart of desert

India, Feb. 25 -- The kundi (also known as a kund) is a traditional rainwater harvesting system that is predominantly found in desert regions, such as Churu in Rajasthan, India. This system is designe... Read More


Chlorine byproduct limits in EU, US insufficient to protect against cancer: Study

India, Feb. 25 -- A new study has warned that regulatory limits set on a byproduct of a common disinfectant are insufficient to reduce the risk of colorectal and bladder cancer in the United States an... Read More


Conservation efforts in wealthy nations may worsen biodiversity loss in other countries, study warns

India, Feb. 25 -- Restoration and rewilding programs in agricultural landscapes in some nations can incentivise production expansion in other countries, thus driving biodiversity loss in latter and ca... Read More


Low litchi flowering worries Bihar farmers, threatens summer yield

India, Feb. 25 -- As litchi orchards prepare for flowering and fruiting next month, thousands of farmers in Bihar, particularly those cultivating the popular China variety, are worried about poor flow... Read More


Climate change is increasing potential for algal blooms in England's Thames river: Study

India, Feb. 25 -- The Thames, the iconic English river that flows through London, will witness a potential increase in algal blooms in the coming years courtesy climate change, a new study has warned.... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 24, 2025)

India, Feb. 25 -- DTE report cited in NGT over open defecation complaint at Maha Kumbh The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) assured the National Green Tribunal (NGT) February 24, 2025 tha... Read More


'Cali Fund' launched at CBD COP16 in Rome to boost biodiversity finance

India, Feb. 25 -- A new international fund has been created to help protect biodiversity. The 'Cali Fund' was launched on February 25, 2025, at the resumed 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Un... Read More


Maha Kumbh 2025: Rivers' natural flow is what keeps them clean - but is it enough for Ganga to self-purify?

India, Feb. 25 -- Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh pilgrimage at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the debate around the water quality of Ganga river has reignited once again. This time, a Padma Shri awardee scie... Read More