Posted in Environment Environment Organisations

IndOBIS (Indian Ocean Biodiversity Ocean Information System)

Recently Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) organised a national-level workshop on IndOBIS.

Grey Wolf
Posted in Species in news Environment

Grey Wolf

 ‘Operation Bhediya’ has been launched in Uttar Pradesh to capture grey wolves.

Fluoride Contamination
Posted in Environment Pollution

Fluoride Contamination

A pan-India analysis has been conducted of fluoride in groundwater by National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Posted in Protected Sites Environment

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Nilgiris ration shops fortified to keep jumbos, bears at bay

Vehicle Scrappage Policy
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Economy Environment

Vehicle Scrappage Policy

Auto majors to offer 1.5-3 % discount on purchase of new vehicles against scrappage certificate

Microplastics
Posted in Environment Pollution

Microplastics

Microplastics found in Indian salt & sugar brands

Jal Jeevan Mission
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives Social Sector

Jal Jeevan Mission

Historic milestone achieved by Jal Mission.

Permafrost
Posted in Environment Pollution

Permafrost

Melting permafrost releasing toxic mercury into the Arctic: Study

Banni Grassland
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Vulnerable Section

Banni Grassland

In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration.

3 new Wetlands to Ramsar
Posted in Environment Ramsar Sites

3 new Wetlands to Ramsar

India’s three more wetlands added to Ramsar Sites List

Model Solar Village
Posted in Environment Energy and Infrastructure Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Model Solar Village

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued guidelines for ‘Model Solar Village’.

Coral Reefs
Posted in Environment

Coral Reefs

Highest Ocean Heat in Four Centuries places Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in danger: Study