Human activities are eating into reindeer grazing land in Europe

Multiple stresses affect 60% of Fennoscandia region; High risk of vegetation and landscape change in the future, finds study

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

The war on Tigray wiped out decades of environmental progress: How to start again

Damage needs to be repaired immediately so that universities, research organisations can continue contributing to the restoration of agriculture &…

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?

Removing alien plants can save water: We measured how much

Positive effect of clearing alien trees higher in dry years compared to wet years, study predicts

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

How to stabilise sand dunes in Thoothukudi’s theri land

A wind break or shelter belt is a carefully raised tree and shrub structure that can  prevent the wind from beating on the land surface and …

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 

Rubber plantations in Tripura affecting monkeys, vegetation, suggests paper

Authors warn against monoculture farms, suggest eco-friendly measures to increase biodiversity

Amazonian biodiversity: Indigenous convoy to bring focus to threats during Montreal summit

Non-profit Amazon Watch, among others, to participate in COP15 CBD

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