The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing the company of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. According to BBC reports, the complaints allege that minerals extracted from war-torn regions of eastern DR Congo are âlaundered through international supply chainsâ ⌠Read more
Incident Overview: Key Findings from Study: Lead author Davide Lomeo, a PhD student in the Department of Geography at Kingâs College London, noted, âOur analysis shows animals were very likely poisoned by watering holes where toxic blooms of blue-green algae had developed.â Broader Implications: This tragedy illustrates how climate change can indirectly trigger ecological disasters. ⌠Read more
The worldâs oceans are under unprecedented assault from multiple human-induced challenges that threaten the delicate balance of marine life and global environmental stability. Each of these threats represents a complex, interconnected problem with far-reaching consequences for our planetâs health. 1. Ocean Acidification: The Silent Killer As our atmosphere absorbs more carbon dioxide, the oceans bear ⌠Read more
In 2023, India submitted its Third National Communication (TNC) report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report highlights significant trends, government interventions, and mitigation measures in the agricultural sector to combat climate change. Hereâs an overview of Indiaâs journey toward sustainable agriculture and emission reduction. Indiaâs Agricultural Emissions: A Declining ⌠Read more
Water, one of the planetâs most vital resources, is often consumed far beyond what we see. The concept of âvirtual water tradeâ reveals the staggering amount of water embedded in the global exchange of goods and services. From almonds in California to cotton in Uzbekistan, billions of liters of water are effectively transferred across borders, ⌠Read more
As the air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorates to alarming levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken the critical step of invoking Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), effective from 8:00 AM on November 18, 2024. This action is in response to a drastic rise in the regionâs Air Quality Index ⌠Read more
In todayâs consumer-driven world, transparency is the new currency of trust. Brands know thisâand many have adapted their marketing strategies accordingly. However, beneath the sheen of purpose-driven branding lies a troubling array of deceptive practices collectively known as âwashing.â These tactics range from superficially championing social causes to manipulating public perception for profit, often without ⌠Read more
Floods & Landslides: Spain Floods Thousands protested in Valencia, Spain, criticizing regional authoritiesâ delayed response to recent floods that killed over 220 people and left nearly 80 missing. Demonstrators, demanding the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazon, accused him of issuing flood alerts too late on October 29, after severe flooding had already begun. Nepal ⌠Read more
Ecosystem services are the benefits people obtain from ecosystems. These services are essential for human well-being and economic prosperity. Key ecosystem service providers play crucial roles in maintaining these services. Here are some of the key players: 1. Plants & Trees Photosynthesis: Converts sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. Soil Formation and ⌠Read more
