India’s wetlands, crucial for biodiversity, water security, and flood mitigation, are vanishing at an alarming rate. Despite the introduction of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules in 2010 and their revision in
Read MoreThe Arctic polar vortex is a counter-clockwise spinning mass of cold air high above the Arctic. This weather phenomenon changes with the seasons, expanding and contracting as temperatures shift. When the vortex
Read MoreHuman activities have dramatically reshaped Earth, creating what scientists call the technosphere—a massive system of human-made products, structures, and waste. Surprisingly, this vast accumulation of materials, including buildings, roads, and everyday objects,
Read MoreThe Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), reveals modest progress in the country’s forest landscape. India’s forest cover grew by 156 sq km,
Read MoreAs the year draws to a close, scientists are raising alarms: 2024 is poised to become the hottest year on record. This will mark the first time Earth surpasses the 1.5 degrees
Read MoreEnergy startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), an MIT spinout, has unveiled plans to construct the first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant near Richmond, Virginia. With a target of producing 400 megawatts—enough to
Read MoreCarbon credits act as permits for companies to emit a specified amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Each credit allows the emission of one tonne of CO₂. Companies can also generate carbon offsets
Read MoreSmall modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) are compact nuclear reactors designed to generate up to 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity, significantly less than conventional reactors producing 1,000–1,600 MW. While proponents highlight their modularity
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