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Biodiversity, Feature

Study Highlights Alarming Habitat Loss for Endemic Flying Squirrels in Arunachal Pradesh

A recent study published in the journal Biology explores the impact of climate change on two lesser-known species of giant flying squirrels— the Mishmi giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis) and the Mechuka giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mechukaensis)—found exclusively in Arunachal…

Environment, News

CAMPA Funds Misuse in India: A Repeated Pattern of Diversion and Ineffectiveness

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds, designed to offset deforestation and enhance green cover in India, have repeatedly come under scrutiny for misuse and diversion. The recent findings from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India…

Manjori Borkotoky
March 8, 2025

Environment, Feature

World Wildlife Day Spotlight: India’s Hidden Gems Facing Extinction

World Wildlife Day, celebrated on 3rd March every year, is a call to action for protecting the planet’s most endangered creatures. From the Asiatic lion to the critically endangered Siberian Crane, many species are teetering on the edge of extinction.…

Climate Change, News

“Net-Zero Hero” Myth Shifts Climate Burden to Consumers: Study

A recent study from the University of Sydney has exposed how the energy sector fosters the narrative that individual actions alone can address climate change. While energy providers and policymakers encourage consumers to become “net-zero heroes,” the research highlights the…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 19, 2025

Climate Change Mitigation, Explainer

Explained | What is Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement that could cool the Earth

Ocean alkalinity enhancement is an emerging technology designed to help mitigate climate change by boosting the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂). By altering the chemical composition of seawater, this method could significantly increase the ocean’s carbon storage capacity.…

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change Impact: Deadly Heatwave in Alaskan Waters Kills Nearly 4 Million Seabirds

A catastrophic marine heatwave, fueled by climate change, has killed nearly four million common murres (Uria aalge) in Alaska, marking the largest single-species wildlife die-off in recorded history. This unprecedented event spanning 2014 to 2016, detailed in the journal Science,…

Manjori Borkotoky
December 26, 2024

Air Pollution, News

Sharp Decline in Stubble Burning: 68% Drop in November Owing to Tougher Penalties, says Ministry

India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has reported a dramatic reduction in stubble burning incidents following the doubling of fines. From November 6 to 27, 2024, stubble burning cases dropped 68% compared to the same period in 2023.…

Manjori Borkotoky
December 3, 2024

Climate Goals, News

India Deregulates Dual Compliance of Environmental Clearance for ‘Low Polluting’ Industries

Environmental groups are raising alarms as the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) moves to significantly relax compliance regulations for low-polluting industries. In a recent notification, the ministry announced that 39 categories of “white industries”—deemed non-polluting or minimally…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 14, 2024
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Climate Change, Feature

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Elections: Voters Demand Clear Climate Policies Amid Rising Misinformation and Economic Concerns says CFC Survey

Sri Lanka’s upcoming parliamentary elections mark a pivotal moment for the nation, as climate change takes center stage in political discourse. CFC Sri Lanka recently conducted a survey of voter opinion that reveals that while climate policies are gaining traction…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 9, 2024

Climate Change, News

BBC Commits to Ambitious Sustainability Targets with Focus on Net Zero and Environmental Education

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a globally renowned broadcaster with a legacy dating back to 1922, is intensifying its efforts toward sustainability with a new set of ambitious goals, Sustainability Magazine says (August 9) . As a signatory of The…

CFC Sri Lanka
August 10, 2024