The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing ...

Greater monitoring of the risk of diseases spread by insects is needed in environments where animals and people coexist, say ...

When we think of urban air pollution, diesel exhaust emissions are often portrayed as a key culprit – rightly so, given previous research findings. However, our latest research shows that dust from ...

Pesticides are significantly harming wildlife across the planet, stunting growth, damaging reproduction and even causing ...

The negative effects on air quality from industrialized animal facilities in North Carolina stick around for a long time, ...

In this episode of Weekly podcast, we speak to three experts who study different ways that people are affecting how plants and animals evolve – and how humanity has become the single biggest driver of ...

To better estimate their potential threat for ecosystems, researchers at Eawag have explored biochemical signatures that indicate the level of chemical stress suffered by fish. It is estimated that ...

Just like humans, air pollution can cause a range of skin problems in pets ... Sensitive pets start feeling the effects when the AQI exceeds 100, while values above 150 are dangerous for all pets,” ...

Delhi-NCR's pollution during October-November is largely of local origin, with stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana contributing 14 per cent to the overall PM2.5 levels in 2022, a study has ...

However, limited focus has been given to the potential effects of sound and artificial light pollution on microbiomes. Microbial communities are the foundations of our ecosystems. They are essential ...

Randfontein Animal Hospital shared some much-needed information regarding tick fever. Veterinarian Dr Johan Naude explained, “Tick fever is a serious illness that affects animals, specifically ...

These pollutants affect the river’s biodiversity ... been designated as India’s National Aquatic Animal, providing a certain level of national focus and protection. Several programs aim to reduce ...