While the coronavirus pandemic has put many Indians out of work, for some people these circumstances are churning creativity. Despite the setbacks, people have started to get back on their feet and started generating means of livelihood and happiness for their loved ones. Such an
As the monsoon withdraws, the stubble burning season begins in north India, shrouding the region in smog. Every year, air quality in the country’s northern region takes a big hit as farmers burn crop residues during this season. Last year too, the national capital of
Marine species are facing a severe threat of extinction under the circumstances created by human actions, through overexploitation of seas and climatic changes that are the repercussions of anthropogenic activities. While many scientists and environmentalists have voiced their concerns over the past years, the world
This year’s wildlife photographs have been overwhelming, bringing the beauty and chaos of the natural world to light in the most artistic way. Weeks ago, the highly commended entries in the Wildlife Photography of the Year 2020 revealed the best of nature and the cruelty
The average global temperature has been rising at a frightening pace for the past couple of years, and it has affected all ecosystems severely, including the oceans. The oceans have undergone many obnoxious changes owing to global warming and changing climatic patterns. Recently, a study
Years ago, mica mines were abandoned in Jharkhand, but neither the mines were restored nor were the local inhabitants rehabilitated. Consequently, over the years, the villagers continued to visit the mines to extract mica. The shiny mineral, much sought after around the world to add
A team of conservationists has released 26 Tasmanian devils into a national park in eastern New South Wales (NSW), marking the first time the endangered species have returned to mainland Australia in 3,000 years. The world’s largest surviving marsupial carnivore, the Tasmanian devil, has been
Glass is the most common material used in window construction, but it comes at a heavy economic and ecological price. Aiming to replace glass panes with an eco-friendly and affordable substitute, the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently
Aiming to reduce the burden of waste on landfills, a team of students at Eindhoven University of Technology have created a car that is made almost entirely out of waste. The sporty-looking, “waste car” called Luca has a base of flax and recycled plastic, most
There used to be a time when outdoor activities were adored and practiced much. But, like many other things, outdoor activities have become rare in times of global warming. The planet has been heating up and the global average temperature has increased over 1 degree