Category: Environment
Pollution and Pollinators
A recent study finds that air pollution harms pollinators like bees and butterflies more than crop-destroying pests.
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Study highlights lack of awareness on vulture conservation across species’ key habitats in STR.
Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) principal bench has taken suo moto cognizance of alleged tree felling and burning near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
Indian Gaur and Sambar Deer
Indian Gaur was spotted in Nallamala Forest. Sambar deer continues to be threatened by poachers.
Apatani Tribe
A new species of forest-dwelling horned frog found from Talle Wildlife Sanctuary has been named after the dominant Apatani community in Arunachal Pradesh
Air pollution
A multi-city study examining the short-term health impacts of air pollution in India has been published in the Lancet Planetary Health.
Bustard Recovery Program
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved ₹56 crores for the next phase of the conservation of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and Lesser Florican.
Mainland Serow
The mainland serow was recently recorded at 96 metres above the mean sea level in western Assam’s Raimona National Park.
Green Ammonia
Allocation for bidding for Green Ammonia under SIGHT Programme enhanced.
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council approves $736.4 million funding.
Asiatic Lions
6 Asiatic lions have migrated from Gir Forest to the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS).