Low soil moisture posing threat in most river basins

At least half of 16 river basins have been found to be low in soil moisture across India, says a study

Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study

The largest cropland expansion was observed in Africa which was 34 per cent

How alien invasive plant species threaten Western Ghats

Forest fires and man-eating tigers make for easy headlines but what about invading flora in a forest?

Ecology of violence

Violence in Sinai can be explained in its remoteness from Egypt’s power centers. Its desert ecology, mountain covers, and a long coastline …

Rare bee found after 100 years, but under pressure to survive: Study

Land fragmentation, climate change and wildfires pose threat to the remaining invertebrate species

Tiger numbers fine but vegetation declining in tiger reserves, warns study

The findings could be considered as eye opening as they reveal a blind-spot in generic protected area management approach

Planet greening negated global warming, show NASA maps

Since 2000, at least 30% of areas with more leaf coverage were cooled by it, the research noted

Microclimates unattended

Weather scientists must develop a better understanding of microclimates to protect agricultural ecosystems against climate change

CoP 26: Greening of polar ice should top agenda; here’s why

Greening will convert the ‘net reflective’ ice caps to ‘net absorptive’, accelerating polar ice melting 

Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study

The storms pose health hazards and reduce crop yield across Asia-Pacific

Planning to install rooftop solar panels? How about some grass beneath it

Integrating green roofs and solar PV systems can enhance their functions and effectiveness through cooling and shading effects

As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms

Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages