Inhalable microplastics are a subset of airborne microplastics. While airborne microplastics are typically less than 5 mm in ...

A new study shows that human disturbance and water stress reduce evergreen tree richness but favour deciduous species, in low-elevation northern Western Ghats forests. Restoration efforts guided by ...

Mongabay seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics,and finance on conservation and ...

Once on the brink of extinction, Kashmir’s aromatic Mushq Budji rice is witnessing a revival through scientific intervention. Scientists have developed disease-resistant Mushq Budji using ...

Repeated cooling and warming cycles drove population splits, range shifts, and new primate species in northeast India. Populations of many primate species peaked during warming but declined sharply ...

Pollutants are chemically reacting with the Red Fort’s sandstone surface, forming black crusts that corrode its iconic red façade. Emissions from vehicles, cement factories and thermal power plants ...

Scientists analysed tiger faecal samples from five reserves and found that each population carries a distinct gut microbiome. Microbial communities varied with season and with levels of human ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. India’s 2025-26 budget positions the country as a global seafood market with more than ₹2,700 crores (₹27 billion) allocated to fisheries in the ...

Data revealed in Parliament shows a high number of pending cases in the National Green Tribunal, a specialised statutory body dedicated to resolving environmental disputes. Together, all five benches ...

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Aditi Tandon is a Senior Production Editor at Mongabay India.