Life Improving Guide
Much to the surprise and joy of conservationists, a freshwater dolphin that had been declared ‘extinct’ only days ago, has made an appearance in the Yangtze River! This is the Baiji Dolphin, also called the Chinese River Dolphin and affectionately…
‘Goddess of the Yangtze’ Makes an Appearance! Read More »
An increase in tourism, vehicles and a deadly frog fungus is being held responsible for landing a rare Japanese wildcat on the ‘critically endangered list’.
This change in status by the Japanese Environment Ministry is the latest indication of..
Iriomote Wildcat joins ‘Red List’ of Threatened Species Read More »
It may sound unbelievable but as per a report, the Great Wall of China might disappear in some twenty years from now. The report also confirms that the Great Wall is being reduced to ruins and dust, the reason being the great sandstorms. However, the…
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A UN climate change meet has urged India and China to cut down on their carbon emissions because of being among the most vulnerable to global warming.
India and China, the two fastest developing economies are also the largest polluters of…
UN climate meet urges India & China to cut emissions Read More »
Mexican authorities have seized a large consignment of endangered turtle eggs. Nearly, 57,000 Olive Ridley turtle eggs were recovered from smugglers, near the Oaxacan beach in southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
The eggs are very popular in this..
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A new study published by the USDA has found that increasing carbon dioxide level in the air is fueling a global ‘shrub invasion’. Providing evidence to support this theory, the research has suggested that current environmental conditions are…
Encroaching Shrubs Linked to Rising CO2 Levels: Study Read More »
Have you ever wondered how water spiders survive underwater? It all comes down a well- spun home! Recently scientists at the University of Bern in Switzerland conducted a study that examined eight female water spiders.
This new research has…
A well-spun ‘under water’ home Read More »
The dreaded algae Didymosphenia geminate or didymo has found its way to the clean waterways of New England. Otherwise known as rock snot due to its cottony green or white appearance, this algae has become a cause of worry for fishermen and naturalists….
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While on one hand, scientists are all set with their last-ditch efforts to save the world’s most threatened frogs from extinction, on the other a team discovered a brand new species in a remote mountainous region of Colombia.
The newfound frog…
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China has decided to slap hefty fines on polluters after years of rapid economic growth. Has the thought on environment begun?
China boasts of world’s fastest economic growth with rapid industrialization on all fronts. But, on the face of..
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