Microscopic aqua plants are known to store large amounts of carbon dioxide. The tiniest life forms are found to have a significant role in protecting life on Earth. Scientists have found that various marine organisms help store nearly 10-20 billion tonnes of carbon floating on
Recently researchers have discovered toxic flame retardants in killer whale fat during autopsies. Killer whales have been found to contain flame retardant chemicals in their fat that can be passed on with birth. The retardants, known as brominated flame retardants (RFBs) have been found to
Geocycle, a global waste management unit of building solution provider LafargeHolcim, has developed a plan to install innovative curtain technology for the first time in India. Geocycle bubble curtain will prevent the plastics from entering the Yamuna River. The bubble barrier is to be installed
An enormous iceberg has calved from the western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf, which now lies in the Weddell sea in Antarctica, as reported by the European Space Agency (ESA). The iceberg looks like a giant iron board from the top and is estimated
Sunderlal Bahuguna aged 94, who died with COVID-19 on Thursday, was one of the pioneering leaders of the environmental movement in India. He is an irreplaceable gem for many different reasons. A Gandhian background, grounded culture and the down-to-earth lifestyle in Garhwal Himalayas made him
The Maldives is at the risk of disappearing by the end of this century if the world does not act quickly, according to the country’s environment minister, Aminath Shauna. Aminath stated that there is no higher ground for the country while it is at the
Hanging over a thick canopy of trees, you might find a sloth hanging around and inching slowly in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Swinging over a 100-foot long steel cable, this creature is very lethargic. But the intention of it is more than just hanging around
Projects that manage to protect and restore the ecosystems are presumed to secure win-win outcomes, addressing two of the greatest challenges: climate change and biodiversity loss. The contribution of nature-based solutions will help cool the planet and to mitigate climate change. Decision-makers need to investigate
The rapid sea-level rise over the past years indicates the cruciality of halting climate change, as it has surpassed the worst-case scenario. Depending on your location, the temperature can go up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit for more than a month. Even in public restrooms, you
A recent study suggests that forests about the size of France have regrown across the world since 2000 which can help reduce carbon dioxide. The restored forests are believed to soak up 5.9 gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon dioxide, greater than the annual emissions of the