International Tribunal for the Law of Sea ruled that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions constitute marine pollution under law. Countries that ratified UNCLOS are legally obligated to control emissions, potentially facing lawsuits for climate damages
As per the data, from April 2016 to May 2018, the conflict(s) were reported in all 10 districts in the Kashmir Valley. Shopian district reported the most incidents, 39% of sightings, with Kupwara and Anantnag following at 32% and 24%, respectively.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a striking photo of a Siberian tiger resting on a Buddha statue on Buddha Purnima 2024. The image, taken at Kolmården Wildlife Park in Sweden, symbolizes taming inner strength, aligning with Buddha's teachings.
From 1970 to 2020, migratory freshwater fish populations declined by 81%, with significant drops in Europe (75%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (91%), according to a study.
A tiger was photographed in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, middle Himalayas, by IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate. This rare sighting highlights the tiger's adaptability to high-altitude environments and showcases Binsar's rich biodiversity.
On World Biodiversity Day, Wildlife SOS celebrates impact of rescued elephants at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Since its inception in 2010, the centre has not only provided a sanctuary for over 30 elephants
World Bee Day, raises awareness about the essential role of bees and other pollinators in ecosystems and food production. This year's theme, "Bee Engaged with Youth," encourages young people to participate in beekeeping and conservation.
The soil composition of India is diverse, with seven main types of soil deposits found across the country. These include alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, laterite soil, desert soil, forest and mountainous soil
Over five million large farmland trees were cut down in India from 2018 to 2022 to make way for agriculture, with significant losses in Telangana and Maharashtra. About 11% of India’s large trees, previously mapped in 2010-2011, had disappeared by 2018.