Zebra Mussel
Invasive Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) has been found for the first time in the Colorado River. About Zebra Mussel (Dreissena
United Nations Water Convention
Ivory Coast joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation to do so. About United Nations Water
Chromium Contamination | UPSC |
TheNational Green Tribunal has directed the Central Ground Water Board to investigate groundwater Chromium Contamination in Odisha’s Sukinda Valley and
PRAVAAH portal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced three new initiatives aimed at improving public access and streamlining regulatory processes.
Why are rivers in Alaska turning orange?
Alaska’s rivers are turning orange and acidic due to the release of toxic metals such as iron, zinc, copper, nickel,
Eutrophication
Eutrophication is the process where nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen pile up in a water body, leading to increased growth
Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification is a natural process in which the acidity of seawater increases as it absorbs excessive carbon dioxide from
Microplastics
Microplastics is a specific type of microplastic that consists of minuscule polyethylene plastic particles added to health and beauty products
Ganga: Illegal floodplain encroachment
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently noted that the floodplain of the Ganga in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, is
Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful Algal Blooms are caused by colonies of algae which may have serious consequences on the environment. In this article,