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Tamil Nadu to restore seagrass in 15 acres in Gulf of Mannar

With seagrass serving as one of the three major stocks of blue carbon, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to restore 15 acres of degraded seagrass and new seagrass meadows along the coast of the Gulf of Mannar.

Tamil Nadu to restore seagrass in 15 acres in Gulf of Mannar

Tamil Nadu to restore seagrass in 15 acres in Gulf of Mannar

Tamil Nadu to restore seagrass in 15 acres in Gulf of Mannar

Tropical wetlands are releasing a methane bomb, threatening climate plans

A massive surge in wetlands methane — unaccounted for by national emissions plans and undercounted in scientific models — could raise the pressure on governments to make deeper cuts from their fossil fuel and agriculture industries, according to researchers.

17 November 2024, 07:14 IST

Tropical wetlands are releasing a methane bomb, threatening climate plans

Tropical wetlands are releasing a methane bomb, threatening climate plans

Tropical wetlands are releasing a methane bomb, threatening climate plans

17 November 2024, 07:14 IST

Thermal power plants responsible for 240 times more air pollution than stubble burning: CREA

As the world’s largest SO2 emitter, India’s reliance on coal is taking a toll on air quality and public health.

16 November 2024, 03:53 IST

Thermal power plants responsible for 240 times more air pollution than stubble burning: CREA

Thermal power plants responsible for 240 times more air pollution than stubble burning: CREA

Thermal power plants responsible for 240 times more air pollution than stubble burning: CREA

16 November 2024, 03:53 IST

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

The study, published in the journal Science, comes ahead of the signing of the United Nations (UN) Plastics Treaty -- the world's first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

15 November 2024, 09:51 IST

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue

15 November 2024, 09:51 IST

Gravity energy storage is a promising solution for a greener planet

Gravity energy storage has the potential to be a cornerstone of sustainable energy systems, with its capacity for long-term energy storage and low maintenance.

12 November 2024, 05:11 IST

Gravity energy storage is a promising solution for a greener planet

Gravity energy storage is a promising solution for a greener planet

Gravity energy storage is a promising solution for a greener planet

12 November 2024, 05:11 IST

Marine heatwaves are wiping out habitats

Marine heatwaves lead to coral bleaching, seagrass destruction and loss of kelp forests, wiping out habitats and affecting the fisheries sector adversely.

10 November 2024, 03:44 IST

Marine heatwaves are wiping out habitats

Marine heatwaves are wiping out habitats

Marine heatwaves are wiping out habitats

10 November 2024, 03:44 IST

BSI scientists discover new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh

Gastrodia Lohitensis, the leafless orchid, was found by Krishna Chowlu and the BSI team here, sources said.

06 November 2024, 10:11 IST

BSI scientists discover new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh

BSI scientists discover new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh

BSI scientists discover new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh

06 November 2024, 10:11 IST

Who names cyclones and how?

In the late 19th century, an English-born Australian meteorologist called Clement Lindley Wragge began the first convention of naming tropical storms and low-pressure areas.

01 November 2024, 22:22 IST

Who names cyclones and how?

Who names cyclones and how?

Who names cyclones and how?

01 November 2024, 22:22 IST

In 5 yrs, 301 Indian plants enter 'threatened' list

Vivek Menon, founder of Wildlife Trust of India and Councillor IUCN, said the jump in the number in the last few years was also because of a major push in getting trees as taxa listed in red list and the work done by many groups to red list trees

30 October 2024, 01:05 IST

In 5 yrs, 301 Indian plants enter 'threatened' list

In 5 yrs, 301 Indian plants enter 'threatened' list

In 5 yrs, 301 Indian plants enter 'threatened' list

30 October 2024, 01:05 IST

Changing climatic conditions reducing traditional fruit yields in Uttarakhand: Study

Once a leading producer of pear, peach, plum, apricot and apple in the country, Uttarakhand has seen the yield of major fruits plummet significantly in the past seven years, said the study conducted jointly by Palak Balyan, research lead at Climate Trends, and research associate Debdatta Chakraborty.

26 October 2024, 10:05 IST

Changing climatic conditions reducing traditional fruit yields in Uttarakhand: Study

Changing climatic conditions reducing traditional fruit yields in Uttarakhand: Study

Changing climatic conditions reducing traditional fruit yields in Uttarakhand: Study

26 October 2024, 10:05 IST