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Mangroves for the Future: A Beacon of Hope for Coastal Resilience Introduction The world’s coastlines are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising sea levels, intensified storms, and coastal erosion are threatening the livelihoods of millions and jeopardizing the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems. In this context, mangroves emerge as a vital bulwark against these threats, offering a … Read more
Grasses Grasses are a type of plant that is found in many different parts of the world. They are a very important part of the EnvironmentEnvironment, and they provide many benefits to humans and animals. Grasses are a type of monocot, which means that they have one seed leaf. They are also a type of … Read more
Biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic Ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Basically biodiversity is the total number of genes, species and ecosystems of a region. It includes … Read more
found where rainfall is about 25-75 cm per year, not enough to support a forest, but more than that of a true desert. vegetation formations that are generally found in temperate climates. In India, they are found mainly in the high Himalayas. The rest of India’s grasslands aremainly composed of steppes and savannas. Steppe … Read more
Celebrating Life in All Its Forms: A Deep Dive into the International Day for Biological Diversity The Earth, our home, is a tapestry woven with an astounding array of life. From the towering redwoods of California to the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, from the microscopic bacteria in our gut to the … Read more
Wildlife means all the Flora and Fauna, which are not domesticated by humans. It includes animals, birds,Plants,insects and Microorganisms. With large regional variations in physiographic,Climate,and edaphic types, indian forests offer a large variety of wild life in india.India bosts of more than 90,000species of animals which is about 6.5% of the world’s total species.Indian … Read more
A Symphony of Survival: Exploring Wildlife Conservation Efforts The Earth’s biodiversity is a tapestry woven with millions of threads, each representing a unique species, each playing a vital role in the intricate web of life. However, this delicate balance is under increasing pressure, with human activities driving countless species towards extinction. Recognizing the gravity of … Read more
Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic system where the water table is usually near the water surface and land is covered by shallow water. Essential as: control floods, water treatment, recharging of water sources, reduce sediments, check Soil erosion, bulwark against encroachment by the sea, winter resort for birds and important … Read more
Environmental Legislation The awareness and consideration for Environment covers several environmental issues such as pollution of water, air and Soil, land degradation, industrialization, Urbanization, depletion of natural Resources etc. Environmental Law plays a very crucial and important role in regulating the use of Natural Resources and in protecting the environment. The success of environmental legislations … Read more
ECOLOGY is defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more