Last year there was a global loss of 3.8 million hectares of forest, according to a University of Maryland report published by Global Forest Watch of the World Resources Institute.
These fins accounted for more than 80% of all seizures involving shark-derived items. Additionally, substantial quantities of shark cartilage and teeth were also apprehended during this period.
The research, which is the most extensive of its kind, examined over 5,700 invasive plant species across nine global regions, according to a new study led by the University of California.
Elephants are smart animals with strong feelings and they often work together. In India's Bengal area, scientists found that elephants buried five baby elephants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam today. No other PM of the country has ever visited this Unesco World Heritage Site before.
Scientists have unearthed remnants of what they believe to be the Earth’s oldest fossil forest on the north coast of Devon and Somerset, UK. They estimate these ancient trees to be around 390 million
The Rajasthan state government issued a notification on February 1, 2024, proposing the classification of Oran, a region traditionally held sacred by local communities, as a deemed forest.
A big challenge for anyone trying to take on climate change is finding solutions that don’t create new problems. Climate scientists, for instance, agree that the world needs more solar panels, wind turbines, and transmission lines.
In the tranquil regions of Nainital and Almora, a contentious plan to cut down approximately 1000 Deodar (cedar) trees for road expansion has sparked concern among environmentalists.