Barda Wildlife Sanctuary : Proposal For Second Home To Lions The Gujarat Forest Department recently presented its proposal to make Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) the second home to lions before the national steering committee meeting held as part of “Project Lion @ 2047.” Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) is located in the state of Gujarat. It […]
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Farlowichnus rapidus : New Species Of Dinosaur
Farlowichnus rapidus : New Species Of Dinosaur Brazil’s geological service announced a new species of dinosaur, Farlowichnus rapidus, that lived in the desert during the early Cretaceous period. Farlowichnus rapidus new species of dinosaur was a small carnivorous animal about the size of a modern-day seriema bird, or about 60-90 cm (2-3 feet) tall. It […]
Ghol Fish : Declared As Gujrat State Fish
Ghol Fish : Declared As Gujrat State Fish Gujarat recently declared the black-spotted croaker(Protonibea Diacanthus), locally known as the Ghol fish, as the state fish. The decision was based on various factors, emphasizing its uniqueness, economic value, and the need for conservation. Ghol Fish: The ghol fish is primarily found in the Indo-Pacific region. Its […]
Nidirana noadihing : New Species Of Frog
Nidirana noadihing : New Species Of Frog Scientists have discovered a new species of frog in Arunachal, named Nidirana noadihing. New Frog Species is a new species of ‘music frog’ which is named Nidirana noadihing. The new frog of the genus Nidirana is phenotypically distinct from its congeners by a combination of morphological characters It […]
59th International Tropical Timber Council
59th International Tropical Timber Council: The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) concluded on November 17, 2023, with major decisions. International Tropical Timber Council is the governing body of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO). It meets at least once a year to discuss a wide-ranging agenda aimed at promoting sustainable tropical forest management and […]
Climate Equality: A Planet For The 99% : Oxfam Report
Climate Equality: A Planet For The 99% : Oxfam Report As per the recently released Oxfam report (Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%), the richest 1% of the global population emitted carbon equivalent to the poorest 66%, leading to 1.3 million heat-related deaths. Climate inequality refers to the unequal distribution of the impacts of […]
Emissions Gap Report 2023: UNEP
Emissions Gap Report 2023: UNEP United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled- the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again), stating that urgent Climate Action is crucial to avoid the alarming trajectory of Temperature Rise. The report is the 14th edition […]
Qianlong Shouhu : Unknown Dinosaur Species
Qianlong Shouhu : Unknown Dinosaur Species Researchers in China recently discovered a previously unknown dinosaur species named ‘Qianlong shouhu’ alongside dozens of its unhatched eggs. Alongside the adult specimens, the Chinese researchers also uncovered around 50 fossilised eggs of the same species, spread out across five different nests that contained the skeletal remains of the […]
Kadalundi Mudflat : Shrinking
Kadalundi Mudflat : Shrinking The mudflat ecosystem in Kadalundi, located on the southwest coast of India, is shrinking rapidly due to natural and anthropogenic factors, with sand sedimentation covering the once-abundant inter-tidal mudflats. In the early 2000s, Kadalundi had approximately 8 hectares of nutrient-rich mudflats, but now it has dwindled to just about 1 hectare. […]
What Is Greenwashing?
What Is Greenwashing? The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) recently proposed guidelines that aim to check Greenwashing in ads. Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company’s products are environmentally sound. Greenwashing involves making an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company’s products […]
