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Forests cover one third of the earth’s landmass, performing vital functions and services around the world which make our planet alive with possibilities. The forests serve as green lungs and water purifying systems in nature. In fact, 1. 6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihoods. They play a key role in our battle against climate…

Introduction Acid rain is precipitation that contains higher levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. This type of rain occurs as a result of pollution caused by human activities, such as factories, power plants, and cars. The main pollutants that contribute to the formation of acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). When…

The significance of Van Mahotsav for bio-diversity People of India have many festivals related to trees. One such festival is Van Mahotsav or the Forest Festival. Van Mahotsav was started in 1950 by K. M. Munshi, the then Union Minister for Agriculture and Food to create enthusiasm among masses for forest conservation and planting trees….

Over the past thirty years, there have been few effective endeavors to restore endangered species to viable populations. One instance is the black footed ferret, scientifically identified as Mustela nigripes, which was once deemed the most endangered mammal in the United States. This tiny carnivorous creature is similar in size to a mink and primarily…