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State of the World’s Birds Report

In News The State of the World’s Birds, which is an annual review of environmental resources, has been released recently. About State of the World’s Birds is BirdLife International’s flagship science publication, using birds to assess the condition of our ecosystems as a whole. The study draws from BirdLife International’s latest assessment of all birds […]

Pantanal Wetland

In Context The world’s largest wetland, known as the Pantanal, in South America is at risk of collapse. This is due to a series of local and seemingly minor decisions that fail to account for their cumulative impact on one of Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystems. About Pantanal Wetlands The Pantanal is a natural region encompassing […]

Mother Nature as a Legal Entity

In News Recently, Madras High Court stated that Mother Nature is a ‘living being’ with legal entity. Madras High Court’s Decision Rights: Mother Nature will have rights, duties and liabilities enjoyed by a living person. Sustainable development is leading only to sustainable destruction of nature. Juristic Status: It is the right time to confer juristic […]

Carbon Pricing

What is Carbon Pricing? It’s an instrument that captures the external costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and links it to their sources through a price in the form of a price on the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted. Through this measure the burden of emission and its effects is shifted to those who are producing […]

Government Order (GO) 111

In News Telangana government is being criticised for withdrawing an over 25-year-old government order protecting the historic Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad. Government Order 111 About:  On March 8, 1996, the government of erstwhile (undivided) Andhra Pradesh had issued ‘Government Order (GO) 111’ prohibiting development or construction works in the catchment area […]

Decreasing Water Levels in Reservoirs

In News According to Central Water Commission (CWC) data, live storage of water in India’s major reservoirs has been continuously dipping. About Immediate Reasons:  Continuously dipping due to an early and intense heat wave as well as deficient pre-monsoon rainfall. Data:  The storage levels in 140 major reservoirs monitored by the CWC fell to 39 […]

Mugger Crocodiles

In News Water trains hold the key to survival of 350 mugger crocodiles in Jawai dam of Rajasthan as water levels are down to three feet. Muggers or marsh crocodiles   Scientific Name: Crocodylus palustris Muggers measure six to 13 feet on average and live for 70-80 years.  Image Courtesy: WII Geographic Range:  They found […]

Human-Animal Conflict

In News Recently, a Standing Committee suggested that the Environment Ministry must constitute an advisory body of experts to tackle growing instances of human-animal conflict. Key Points  The report analysed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 tabled in the Lok Sabha in December 2021.  The report recommends an HAC Advisory Committee to be headed by […]

Declining Nitrogen Levels

In News According to a new Report, Nitrogen levels are on a decline in the ‘nitrogen-rich world’ and plants and animals may face consequences. Key Findings Imbalance in Availability:  An imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe, with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element.  Shrinking Locations:  […]

Ganoderma Lucidum

In Context  Attempts are being made to popularise Ganoderma lucidum mushroom for business and livelihood, by cultivating it on wood logs and sawdust. Earlier it was only collected from the wild but its increasing demand pushed the attempts to artificially cultivate it. Ganoderma Lucidum Image Courtesy: DTE About: The mushroom is shiny red-brown and naturally […]