What is the News? According to a study published in the Global Ecology and Biogeography journal, the leopard population in north India faces an 83% increased risk of extinction due to roadkill. What are the key findings of the study? Source: Indian Express The study has identified four species from around the world at the… Continue reading Telling Numbers: Roadkill and extinction risk for leopards in North India

What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in public domain seeking feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. What is Mediation? Mediation is a way of resolving conflicts where two or more parties decide to reach an agreement with the support of a third, neutral party… Continue reading Draft Mediation Bill issued for Public Consultation

What is the News? Climate TRACE with the help of satellites could help track the global greenhouse gas emissions. What is Climate Trace? Climate TRACE (Tracking Real-Time Atmospheric Carbon Emissions) was launched in 2021 before COP26. It is a global coalition of nonprofits, tech companies, and universities. Purpose: It was created to collect and share greenhouse… Continue reading On Climate TRACE: Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges

What is the News? A study was conducted to analyse the impact of pollution from stubble burning on Human Health. About the study The study was conducted in six villages in Punjab. It analysed two periods: one was the normal period and the other period was when crop burning was at its peak, to measure… Continue reading Stubble burning impacts lung health, says study