Source: The post is based on the article “This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland.It has been named as Badis limaakumi. What is Badis Limaakumi? Source:… Continue reading This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
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How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive
Source: The post is based on the article “How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive” published in Down To Earth on 3rd September 2023 What is the News? The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation… Continue reading How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive
7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Source: The post is based on the article “7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2023 What is the News? The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is… Continue reading 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
Source: The post is based on the article “Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible” published in Down To Earth on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? A study has found that a specific bacteria named Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C could help reduce methane emissions from… Continue reading Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Debt-for-nature swap?3 How do debt-for-nature swaps work?4 What is the significance of Gabon’s debt for nature swap?5 How debt for nature… Continue reading Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation
Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition’
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition” published in Down To Earth on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Since 2006, the levels of heat-trapping methane in the Earth’s atmosphere have been increasing rapidly. Unlike the rise in… Continue reading Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition’
Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report” published in Down To Earth on 11th August 2023. What is the News? A report has been released on the initial phase of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI). The report highlights… Continue reading Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals
Source: The post is based on the article “Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals” published in Down To Earth on 9th August 2023. What is the News? At the Amazon Summit, leaders from the eight countries across the Amazon have adopted the Belem Declaration. The summit was organized by the Amazon… Continue reading Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals
Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert” published in Down to Earth on 7th August 2023. What is the News? The International Whaling Commission(IWC) has issued its first ‘extinction alert’ on the Vaquita Porpoise. What is Vaquita Porpoise? Vaquita Porpoise is… Continue reading Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen” published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac?3 Why has Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac been banned?4 What are the other steps taken for Vulture conservation?5… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
