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Lion, tiger & jaguar bone processing could shift from end market countries in the Far East to source nations: UNODC

India, May 14 -- While most lion and jaguar bones being trafficked are not sourced from wild populations, this could change, the 2024 World Wildlife Crime Report flagged The processing of lion, tiger... Read More


Rhinos, elephants, pangolins, cedars, rosewoods & agarwood most affected by illegal wildlife trade: UNODC

India, May 14 -- Wildlife trafficking persists worldwide despite two decades of concerted action at international and national levels, says2024 World Wildlife Crime Report The rhino and the cedar wer... Read More


Three deaths in leopard attacks force Junnar forest division to propose declaring Maharashtra taluka as 'disaster area'

India, May 13 -- Forest official says drought conditions, lack of prey base and exceeding carrying capacity reasons for attacks Three fatal leopard attacks within weeks in Junnar taluka of Maharashtr... Read More


East Africa floods: Kenya confirms 44 cases of cholera as WHO warns of waterborne diseases

India, May 13 -- Health situation regarding possible or impending waterborne disease outbreaks could be worse across East Africa region Kenya has confirmed 44 cases of deadly cholera, attributed to t... Read More


What is the price tag of phasing-out coal? For China & India, at least $2 trillion

India, May 13 -- European study calculates cost of coal phase, underlines need for smooth transition for workers and communities The fight against climate change demands a transition away from coal, ... Read More


City's green thumbs? Exploring footprint of plant nurseries around Bengaluru

India, May 13 -- Agro-ecological implications of greening urban spaces necessitate a rethink regarding sourcing plants from nurseries City residents nurture indoor and outdoor gardens around their ho... Read More


The crisis of India's parliamentary democracy

India, May 13 -- Parliament's hollowing out can only be checked, and reversed, by a successful electoral challenge to the Modi personality cult may 2024 lok sabha polls general elections 2024 Indian ... Read More


Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters

India, May 13 -- Indian democracy is yet to breed a new category of 'climate voters' as its electoral landscape has very little space forgreen agendas The expectation for Indian politicians to 'be wi... Read More


AI has learned how to deceive and manipulate humans. Here's why it's time to be concerned

India, May 13 -- MIT research finds AI systems can strategically withhold information, lie to trick humans into certain actions and even bypass safety tests Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are d... Read More


India's compressed biogas sector present opportunities for startup entrepreneurs

India, May 13 -- The sector is gaining momentum towards its goal of establishing 5,000 CBG projects nationwide under SATAT scheme Compressed biogas (CBG) project installation in India offers various ... Read More