Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures how well a sunscreen shields skin from ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause sunburn. The number indicates the relative amount of solar radiation needed to burn protected skin compared to unprotected skin.
Click to View MoreIndia achieved a historic environmental milestone on World Environment Day 2026 by declaring Uttar Pradesh’s Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, as its 100th Ramsar site, highlighting the nation's commitment to biodiversity conservation and wetland protection.
Click to View MoreThe Aravalli Range, North India’s crucial dust and desertification shield, faces severe degradation. Recent Supreme Court rulings redefining the hills for mining regulations have sparked ecological concerns, amplifying the urgent need for the Aravalli Green Wall eco-restoration project.
Click to View MoreThe Panzath Nag festival in Kashmir is a centuries-old, community-led spring cleaning tradition. Locals remove weeds and silt using wicker baskets while catching fish, ensuring sustainable water supply for dozens of villages and agricultural lands.
Click to View MoreBotanists discovered Melanoseris pendryi, a rare flowering plant in the Sikkim Himalayas above 4,000m. Proposed as Critically Endangered due to climate change and tourism, this discovery highlights the fragile alpine ecosystem's rich biodiversity and its vulnerability to warming.
Click to View MoreRecent marine discoveries like the Lutjanus arakan snapper highlight India's rich marine biodiversity. However, escalating threats to coastal ecosystems necessitate urgent conservation efforts. The CMFRI Red Data Book classifies threatened marine species, emphasizing strict protection under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Click to View MoreIndia aims to five hundred gigawatts of non-fossil capacity by 2030. Achieving this demands overcoming grid integration gaps, scaling battery storage, boosting green hydrogen demand, and ensuring the financial health of distribution companies through targeted policies and continuous infrastructure reforms.
Click to View MoreIndia advances its ethanol transition with draft rules for E85 and E100 fuels. This shift promotes flex-fuel vehicles, aims to reduce crude oil imports, boosts farmers' income, and ensures energy security, despite significant infrastructural and technical challenges ahead.
Click to View MoreBotanists from Gauhati University discovered a new plant species, Osbeckia zubeengargiana, in the grasslands of Manas National Park, Assam. Named after legendary singer Zubeen Garg, this perennial shrub features pinkish-purple flowers and reaches heights of 3.5 metres.
Click to View MoreIndia struggles to manage growing sludge from rapid urbanization. With most areas depending on on-site sanitation, a strong Fecal Sludge and Septage Management framework is vital. Despite supportive policies, gaps in infrastructure, technology, and regulation remain. Adopting a circular economy can turn sludge into a valuable resource.
Click to View MoreIUCN’s latest Red List warns that climate change and deforestation are accelerating biodiversity loss. Rapid Arctic melting endangers Hooded Seals, while habitat destruction drives 61% of bird species into decline, urging immediate global action to protect critical wildlife.
Click to View MoreThe IUCN Global Land Outlook warns that human activities fragment one-third of Earth’s land, degrade 40% of ecosystems, and threaten food security for half of humanity. Nations must restore 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030 to secure carbon, livelihoods, and resilience.
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