An invasive water hyacinth in Kenya’s Lake Naivasha has devastated fishing communities, cutting daily catches by 83%. While startups like HyaPak are converting the plant into biodegradable packaging, the rapid spread continues to cause massive economic losses across Kenya’s water-dependent sectors. Impact & Scale: Reference:The hindu
A groundbreaking discovery of “dark oxygen” production in the depths of Earth’s oceans has stunned scientists and sparked debates over its implications for deep-sea mining, marine ecosystems, and even the search for extraterrestrial life. Initial findings show that metal nodules, rich in cobalt, nickel, and manganese, can generate oxygen in complete darkness, challenging our understanding … Read more
The Prime Minister highlighted the 150th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department(IMD) as a symbol of India’s scientific progress, emphasizing technological advancements and global contributions. Key initiatives like ‘Mission Mausam’ aim to position India as a weather-ready and climate-smart nation. Traditional meteorological knowledge was recognized alongside modern innovations, with a future focus on disaster warning … Read more
The Critical Role of Land Use in Environmental Sustainability Land use significantly impacts global ecosystems, affecting 7 out of 9 planetary boundaries. Forest cover has shrunk to 60%, and over 15 million km² of land is degraded. Agriculture drives 90% of deforestation and uses 70% of freshwater, contributing to 23% of greenhouse gas emissions. Drylands … Read more
What are PFAS (PFAS: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of man-made chemicals that have been widely utilized in consumer products since the 1950s. They are commonly found in everyday items such as non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, carpets, and food packaging. Additionally, PFAS are used to enhance the … Read more
