Why in the News ? A section of the Yamuna River near the Okhla barrage in Delhi has recently been covered with pink-coloured froth, raising concerns among environmental experts about untreated industrial effluents and sewage pollution entering the river. Emergence of Pink Froth in the Yamuna: The Kalindi Kunj–Okhla barrage stretch of the Yamuna in…
Why in the News ? A marine conservation project in Porto Rafti, Greece, is installing eco-friendly mooring systems to protect Posidonia seagrass meadows, a crucial Mediterranean ecosystem. The initiative aims to reduce damage from boat anchors and conserve this EU-designated priority habitat important for climate regulation and biodiversity, following principles of environmental democracy and sustainable…
Why in News ? A comprehensive bird survey in Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, has documented 192 bird species, highlighting the region’s exceptional avian biodiversity. The survey covered the entire park and recorded several Western Ghats endemic and migratory species, strengthening conservation data. Major Findings of the Silent Valley Bird Survey: A large-scale bird survey…