Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) in Spain conducted a research project on the negative effects of roads on animal populations with a focus on large mammals in developed countries.
According to new research conducted by the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Biosciences Research Center, the sixth mass extinction of the wildlife species living on land and in freshwater has ‘probably started’.
Greenhouse gas emissions and temperature levels have lately been the thrust of measuring carbon output, and ultimately climate change. Considering the goals of COP26 too, climate change is being associated majorly with vehicular and industrial emission, energy change and adopting measures that focus on lowering the emissions. But climate change is a much wider phenomenon of changes about the Earth.
A sovereign credit rating study revealed that biodiversity loss could increase India’s risk of bankruptcy by 29%.
Melting of glaciers, rising sea levels, and declining forests cover are some of the consequences resulting from the ongoing human-induced activities that are meddling with the balance of the ecosystem. These development projects have led to a major biodiversity loss and disrupted the wildlife habitat and posed a serious risk to many wildlife species across the planet. The topic of extinction has been a major discussion point in the climate action agendas for the past decade and there has been an unfortunate loss of several species over the past decade or so. In the present scenario, as reported by the WWF many wildlife species such as tigers, Arctic polar bears, and marine turtles population are on the endangered list.
Study proves that declining animal species causes double damage to natural ability of plants to adapt to the changing environment
Biodiversity plays an important role in balancing the ecosystem and maintaining the continuity of life on earth. Many species of fauna and flora are becoming extinct due to the increasing human population, deforestation, poaching, pollution, and global warming. Therefore, the threat looming over biodiversity is also posing a risk to human existence. According to the report of the IPCC supported by the United Nations, about 25 percent of plant and animal species are facing the threat of extinction. If concerted efforts are not made for the conservation of biodiversity, then in the coming few decades, more than one million species of animals, birds and plants will become extinct.
Climate Action is one of the major global concerns at present. This is perhaps the most contentious issue that brings every single leader of the world to a common forum. Sustainable Development Goal-13 is about climate action, and is one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The official mission statement of this goal is to
On 16th November 2022, the tenth day of the COP27 at Sharm-el-Sheikh, it was Biodiversity Day at the conference.
Delegates from 196 nations, including India, have assembled in Canada for a two-week summit that is expected to produce a major deal to prevent and reverse environmental degradation by 2030.
Animal agriculture, the practice of raising animals for the purpose of producing food, fibre, and other products, includes the production of meat, dairy products, eggs, leather, and wool, among other things. Animal agriculture can take many forms, including factory farming, free-range farming, and small-scale family farming.
A recent study highlights the alarming vulnerability of the Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii), a rare species of marten endemic to the Western Ghats, due to the significant encroachment of its habitat by development and agriculture. The study, titled
A significant portion of Australians remains unaware of the extent of the biodiversity crisis, despite acknowledging the need for government action to protect the environment, reveals research conducted by the Biodiversity Council. The study, which surveyed approximately 4,050 individuals, found that only 43% of respondents were aware of Australia's high rate of mammal extinction, and just over half (54%) knew that a significant portion of the country's forests had been lost since colonization. In contrast, awareness of the climate crisis and its impact on nature was higher, with 74% of participants recognizing the direct influence of global heating on wildlife and ecosystems.
The Pacific Island nations are among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts, despite contributing less than 0.03% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Rising sea levels, increased intensity and frequency of natural disasters, food and water insecurity, and the loss of land and cultural heritage are some of the challenges faced by these communities.
At the United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a major tracker of global biodiversity, reported alarming patterns in its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
In the heart of Costa Rica lies a verdant wonder, the Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños). This isn't just any forest; it's a story of hope, a testament to the power of youthful dreams. Born from the imagination of Swedish schoolchildren and nurtured by a global community, this rainforest symbolizes a united stand against climate change.
Polar bears, considered as skilled hunters, are in danger from climate change, which is causing their population to quickly decline. According to some estimations, polar bears have shrunk by two-thirds in size during the last 30 years.
Climate change is not a distant threat looming on the horizon! The world is facing more and more damaging storms, floods, and droughts, which makes us think that the earth is running out of time to heal and protect itself. India needs to step up its efforts in both adaptation and mitigation, from short-term crisis reaction to long-term planning, if it wants to do something big, like reaching its net-zero emissions goal by 2070.
A newly released report, the first of its kind, reveals that 97% of migratory fish species are on the verge of extinction, raising alarming concerns. Overexploitation and habitat loss, primarily due to human activities, pose the greatest threats to all migratory species, according to the State of the World’s Migratory Species report
In an effort to safeguard the endangered Olive Ridley turtles, Tamil Nadu has embarked on a pioneering initiative. The state government has established the first-ever climate-resilient hatcheries in ten locations across eight coastal districts. This move addresses the growing threats posed by climate change to these vulnerable creatures.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.