05/05/2020
Scientists warn worse pandemics are on the way if we don’t protect nature
A group of biodiversity experts have warned that pandemics, like coronavirus, could occur more frequently, if mankind does not stop its rapid destruction of nature.
16/04/2020
A new study in Nature (April 2020) casts a disturbing light on the prospects of abrupt ecosystem collapse. The report analyzes the probabilities of collapsing ecosystems en masse, and not simply the loss of individual species. (Source: Trisos, C.H. et al, The Projected Timing of Abrupt Ecological Disruption From Climate Change, Nature, April 8, 2020)
Abrupt Ecosystem Collapse – Countercurrents
A new study in Nature (April 2020) casts a disturbing light on the prospects of abrupt ecosystem collapse. The report analyzes the probabilities of collapsing ecosystems en masse, and not simply the loss of individual species. (Source: Trisos, C.H. et al, The Projected Timing of Abrupt Ecological Di...
12/04/2020
This may help alleviate the essential N95 mask shortage and allow the healthcare workers to reuse upto 10 times after proper decontamination procedures.
Note to non-healthcare workers: DO NOT REUSE MASKS WITHOUT PROPERLY DECONTAMINATING THEM.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Second Emergency Use Authorization to Decontaminate N95 Respirators
Coronavirus Update: FDA Issues Second Emergency Use Authorization to Decontaminate N95 Respirators
12/04/2020
Ganga river water becomes fit for drinking in Haridwar, Rishikesh during India’s lockdown
Well, news has it that Ganga waters at Rishikesh and Haridwar have become very clean according to the observation made by BD Joshi, Environmental Scientist and Ex-professor at the Gurukul Kangri University.
15/10/2019
Chemical fertilisers polluting groundwater table in Sohna area of Gurugram: Survey
Groundwater contamination in rural areas under the Sohna Municipal Council (MC) has exceeded beyond the permissible limit, due to heavy use of chemical fertilisers by farmers in the area.