He said that the Centre and Delhi government have resolved to develop 6,300 hectares of green Ridge area into forest land over the next four years and give legal protection to it to conserve its biodiversity, soil, water and Delhi's environment.

Illegal lotus cultivation in Thamirabarani irrigation tanks pollutes wetlands, harms biodiversity and water use; activists urge WRD action as district awaits complaints.

Illegal lotus farming in Thamirabarani irrigation tanks threatens wetlands, biodiversity and water use; ATREE urges action as lotus spreads in Manimuthar channel ponds.

Calling the Ridge the “lungs of Delhi”, Shah said the government would take the legal route to safeguard its biodiversity, soil and water resources, ensuring lo

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It is the onset of the monsoon season that makes the laterite plateaus of Maharashtra the most beautiful landscapes of India in terms of natural beauty for a few months of the year, as these plateaus and grasslands come alive with a blanket of flowers, greenery, streams and mists. While some of these grasslands and plateaus are among the biodiversity hotspots of India, others stand out on account of their unique ecology. Following are seven plateaus and grasslands in India that can be visited in monsoon

Ram Rattan Sharma Climate change is one of the main environmental challenges facing the world today. India is facing several problems. Climate change is associated with various adverse impacts On agriculture, water resources, forest and biodiversity, health , coastal management...

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A deep-sea expedition off the coast of Brazil has revealed 31 new marine species, including a transparent juvenile glass squid and a fast-moving gossamer worm. The use of advanced technology allowed scientists to study these creatures in their natural habitat, providing valuable insights into the ocean’s uncharted biodiversity and its potential impact on evolution and […]

Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.

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to encourage ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation, the rotary club of nagpur elite, in collaboration with the green living foundation and neutral initiative, has launched the native plants adoption programme, an initiative aimed at promoting the plantation and conservation of indigenous plant species. sana pandit, the immediately past president said, “indigenous trees support a wide range of birds, butterflies, bees, insects and other wildlife, while helping prevent soil erosion, improve gro

BTC forests in Assam document 346 of 620 butterfly species in new booklet, highlighting Manas biodiversity corridor and threats from habitat loss and climate change.

Environmentalists urge conservation of Perungulam tank due to its vital biodiversity and the threats from illegal lotus cultivation.