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August 2, 2023

Struggle for Survival: The Plight of the Rio Grande Mussels

Efforts to protect the shrinking populations of the Salina mucket and Mexican fawnsfoot mussels, unique species inhabiting the Rio Grande in Texas, are gaining momentum. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has

Conservation·Nature

Nature Alert: Urgent Conservation Plans for Endangered Hawksbill Turtle, Angelshark Unveiled at CMS COP14

Animals, alongside human beings and plants, are crucial partners in maintaining the ecological balance. The 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS COP14) of Wild Animals, which convened in February 2024 in

March 11, 2024

Mysterious Manis Mysteria: The Tale of the Ninth Pangolin and a Call for Conservation

Conservation·Wildlife

Unveiling a chapter unknown in the realm of biodiversity, a groundbreaking study published on September 25, 2023, has brought to light a previously unrecognized

Amur Tigers Roam Kazakhstan Again After 70 Years, Breeding Plans Set for Future Wild PopulationsUpto 50 by 2035

Asia·Conservation·Wildlife

A pair of Amur tigers, Bodhana and Kuma, who were captive at the Anna Paulowna Sanctuary (Netherlands), have been transferred to the Ile-Balkhash Nature

Conservation·India·Nature

How Private Biospheres in India Are Combating Climate Crisis with Afforestation

In a climate-crisis-ridden country like India, public initiative is not enough to reference this land. So private and collective biospheres are coming up. It is a heartening sign to see afforestation as

Govind Tekale

March 29, 2024

Conservation·Nature

2023 Amazon Inferno: 26.4 Million Acres Ablaze, Climate Crisis to Blame?

Nature has got many wonders. One of the miracles of nature is a rain forest. Rainforest is characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence of epiphytes and

Govind Tekale

March 26, 2024

Activism·Conservation·India·Nature

Mangrove Massacre at Chanakya Lake in Navi Mumbai: Citizens’ Outcry Leads to FIR Against Land Clearance

The CIDCO is the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra. It is an Indian city planning agency. It is the richest government authority in India. It is formed and controlled by

Govind Tekale

February 6, 2024

Thomas Smith, founding director of the UCLA Center for Tropical Research, with a pile of pangolin scales.

Conservation·Wildlife

UCLA Scientists Map the $20 Billion Global Pangolin Trade, Offering New Study for Endangered Species

The study from UCLA scientists and colleagues employs genomics to identify poaching hotspots and trading routes of the endangered white-bellied pangolin. Published in the journal “Science” on December 14, 2023, this research

Bilal Bhuttoand

Karmactive Staff

January 24, 2024

Conservation·Nature

IUCN Launches Vital Action Plans to Rescue Europe’s Threatened Pollinators

In May 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) completed a significant endeavor: the development of three Action Plans for threatened pollinator species in the European Union. This initiative, a

Govind Tekale

November 29, 2023

Amazon 6, Photo Credit: ©2011CIAT/NeilPalmer

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Notable Deforestation Drop: A Step Forward or a Lingering Challenge?

In a remarkable environmental turnaround, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has dropped by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, according to recent government data. This decline marks a significant achievement for President

Govind Tekale

November 12, 2023

Texas Rivers & Streams - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Conservation·USA

Texas Sets a New Horizon: The 2024–2033 Land and Water Plan Unveiled!

On November 2nd in Austin, the guardians of Texas’s natural splendor, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, took a decisive step toward safeguarding the state’s ecological future. The 2024–2033 Land and Water

Tejal Somvanshi

November 10, 2023

Conservation·Marine Life

The North Atlantic Right Whale Population Sees A Glimmer of Hope with 11 Newborns!

The North Atlantic right whale, a true oceanic giant, is facing a critical survival challenge. These whales are impressive, reaching lengths of up to 16 meters and tipping the scales at around

Govind Tekale

November 6, 2023

Conservation·USA·Wildlife

Saving Gila River: Lawsuit Aims to Protect Habitat from Cattle Damage

The Gila River, a lifeline for Arizona’s wildlife, is facing a critical threat. Not from the encroachment of cities or the taint of industry, but from cattle. These animals, integral to agriculture,

Govind Tekale

November 4, 2023

GEAR Lab student Carolyn Sheline troubleshoots a drip irrigation system at a full-scale test farm in the Jordan Valley where the team is piloting a low-cost precision irrigation controller that optimizes system energy and water use.

Agriculture·Conservation·Sustainability

MIT’s GEAR Lab Unlocking the Secrets of Smart Irrigation: Is This the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?

Today’s farming isn’t just about tilling the soil and hoping for rain. With robots, drones, and sensors, farming has gone high-tech. But here’s the rub: these fancy tools often come with a

Rahul Somvanshi

November 1, 2023

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