Ecology News

Pesticides threatened salmon, whales: study

Scientists in the U.S. have determined that a family of widely used pesticides poses a threat to dozens of endangered and threatened species, including Pacific salmon, Atlantic sturgeon and Puget Sound orcas.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

Sikkim allows people to forge fraternal ties with trees

Sikkim, one of the cleanest and greenest north-eastern States is keen to not just preserve its forest cover but also forge amity between people and trees.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

Birds double at Okhla reserve, reveals Asian Water bird Census

Two fold increase in the number of birds spotted,

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018

Oceans losing oxygen, can damage marine life: study

A latest study published in journal ‘Science’

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018

Chemical ban helping ozone hole recover: Nasa

An international ban on chlorine-containing man-made chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), has resulted in about 20% less ozone depletion.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018