The Delhi government has introduced an internship initiative to involve youth in environmental and wildlife. The launch of the internship portal took place at the Polo Ground of Delhi University during the fourth Van Mahotsav ceremony. Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, inaugurated the online portal. The program’s objective is to familiarize college students with the … Read more
The Amarnath Yatra, a revered Hindu pilgrimage that attracts millions of devotees annually, has recently come under scrutiny due to concerns surrounding the behaviour of pilgrims. Amarnath yatris urinating in Sindh river The sight of pilgrims urinating in the Sindh River, a prominent waterway passing through the scenic Sonamarg region, has sparked concerns. Although the … Read more
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur has called into question the widely held belief that electric cars are the most environmentally friendly option for the future of mobility. The study, conducted in collaboration with a Japanese organization, focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) and total cost of ownership (TCO) … Read more
Climate change is the great environmental problem that humanity will face in the next decade, but it is not the only one. Next, we will review some of them – from water scarcity to the loss of biodiversity or waste management – and we will address what are the challenges that lie ahead. The third decade … Read more
Historically, the United Nations Organization (UN) commemorates certain days, weeks, years and decades to sensitize and educate people about different issues and problems that the world is going through. In general, it is the Member States that propose the dates and the General Assembly approves them through a resolution. In order to raise awareness and promote action towards … Read more
Environmentalism is an important movement that seeks to preserve and protect the planet for future generations. While many men have played prominent roles in the environmental movement, there have also been many women who have made significant contributions. In this article, we will highlight 10 women environmentalists you should know about. Rachel Carson Rachel Carson … Read more
Everyone loves glitter because they make any ordinary hairstyle, outfit, makeup or accessory into something wonderful, colourful and very beautiful. But the sad thing about the situation is that glitter is very bad for the environment because it is very similar to the harmful plastic microparticles that currently pollute the seas and that aquatic fauna … Read more
The holiday season is here, and in many parts of the world, that means shopping, shopping, shopping. However, this dizzying consumerism is harming the planet. Excessive purchases are part of an unsustainable consumer culture that is fueling a triple planetary crisis of climate change, loss of nature and biodiversity, and pollution and waste. 1. Homemade … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11, 2022, inaugurated the first phase of the Greenfield International Airport at Mopa in North Goa which is about 35 km from the capital city Panaji. Mopa is being promoted as a sign of commercial and other ancillary development, and to cater to a higher volume of tourists. However, … Read more
A recent investigation carried out in Brazil investigated the environmental impact of the diet consumed by dogs and cats. According to their results, the dog population of this country (the second largest in the world) would represent between 2.9% and 24.6% of the total emissions in Brazil. In mid-November, the United Nations (UN) reported that the … Read more
