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Mumbai Ranks Second In Pollution In The World

by Dr. Rachna Yadav | March 19, 2023 | News Article, Pollution News | 0 Comments

Swiss IQAir, an organization that monitors air worldwide in real-time, has reported that Mumbai was the world's second most polluted city between January 29, 2023, and February 8, 2023. The financial capital of India was ranked tenth on January 29. It had moved up...

Antarctica Sea Ice Levels Hit A Record Low

by Dr. Rachna Yadav | March 18, 2023 | Climate Change, Climate Crisis, News Article | 0 Comments

According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), on February 13, 2023, Antarctica Sea ice levels hit a record low. According to reports, the Antarctic sea ice extent has decreased to 1.91 million square kilometers, which is less than the previous record of...

El Nino in India: What Do The Forecasts Suggest?

by Dr. Rachna Yadav | March 17, 2023 | Climate Crisis, News Article | 0 Comments

India has to get ready for the anticipated return of El Nino this year, which is predicted to disrupt the pattern of rainfall, make the summer warmer, and weaker the monsoon. According to the Indian Metrological Department (IMD), there is a 45 to 50% possibility that...

Light Pollution Causes Monarch Butterflies To Lose Their Capacity To Navigate

by Sigma Earth | February 26, 2023 | News Article, Pollution, Pollution News | 0 Comments

According to recent research conducted by experts and biologists from the University of Cincinnati, light pollution causes monarch butterflies to lose their way. Monarch butterflies that travel all the way to Canada from Mexico and back during their multigenerational...

Joshimath Disaster: What led to the crisis?

by Dr. Tanushree Kain | February 24, 2023 | Accidents, News Article | 0 Comments

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway (NH-7), is the steep town of Joshimath. Apart from its religious significance and tourist destinations, it also serves as a halt for tourists travelling to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib....

Turkey Earthquakes: Death Toll Crosses 35,000

by Sigma Earth | February 13, 2023 | Daily News, News Article | 0 Comments

The deaths due to Turkey Earthquakes have crossed 35,000. The rescue operations are still being carried out, but the hope of finding many more survivors is fading out despite some miraculous rescues. According to WHO, more than 23 million people have been affected by...

UNEP’s Solution: All You Need To Know

Mar 24, 2023

In this article, we are going to discuss UNEP and UNEP’s solution aiming to change our relationship with nature and contribute to developing sustainable solutions to the escalating climate problem from the ground up, with local communities and at the highest levels....

Is ChatGPT Harmful To The Environment

Mar 20, 2023

As more and more of our daily interactions take place online, concerns about the environmental impact of technology are on the rise. With ChatGPT, the question of its impact on the environment has been raised. So is ChatGPT harmful to the environment? In this article,...

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Regenerative Finance: How Can It Support The Environment?

by Dr. Tanushree Kain | March 26, 2023 | Green Investments | 0 Comments

What is Regenerative Finance (ReFi)? Regenerative Finance is utilizing various forms of money to promote positive change for all stakeholders in an organized, long-lasting manner. ReFi seeks to steer capital towards regenerative companies to hasten their expansion and...

Global Wetland Loss

by Dr. Rachna Yadav | March 25, 2023 | Climate Change | 0 Comments

Wetlands are presently one of the most endangered ecosystems. Since 1700, there has been a reported 3.4 million km2 (approximately 21%) global wetland loss, which is about threefold greater than forest loss. Although this appears to be positive news in contrast with...

UNEP’s Solution: All You Need To Know

by Sigma Earth | March 24, 2023 | Environment, Trending | 0 Comments

Introduction to Environmental Management

by Dr. Tanushree Kain | March 23, 2023 | Environment | 0 Comments

What is Environmental Management? Environmental management is an interdisciplinary field that engages with business, science, and law. Understanding how business plans must adapt to environmental limits, the concepts of sustainable development, and the expansion and...

Energy Auditing and Management

by Dr. Tanushree Kain | March 22, 2023 | ESG, Sustainable Development | 0 Comments

What is Energy Auditing and Management? Energy auditing is assessing a building's electricity use and locating areas where consumption might be decreased. It is a systematic process that analyses the power flow and offers recommendations for lowering power wastage....

Sea Level Rise and Risk In The Big Cities

by Sigma Earth | March 21, 2023 | Global Warming | 0 Comments

Rising sea level is the biggest concern for most countries. No amount of quick action will be able to change the situation, says IPCC. According to the analysis, sea levels might rise by up to 1.1 meters by the year 2100. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)...