A recent study published at Ecology Letters sheds light on understanding the mechanisms behind disrupted insect evolution. This can help implement conservation measures that promote adaptation & safeguard insect populations & the ecosystems…
Chennai has seen an increase in the frequency of heavy rains and floods as a result of #climatechange. Flooding hampers daily activity, destroys transit infrastructure like rail stations and bus stops, and creates interruptions in service, leaving…
A new study from TU München reveals that as trees grow faster, their wood density decreases, reducing carbon absorption by up to 50%. This poses challenges for both climate change mitigation and tree resilience against mechanical stresses.
India's transportation sector contributes about 10% of total national GHG emissions, and road transportation contributes about 87% of the total emissions. By cutting back on our trips using private vehicles, we can bring down emissions. Changing the…
A recent study Nature Communications emphasizes that submarine landslides are significant geohazards capable of triggering tsunamis that can lead to extensive loss of life and infrastructure damage, including damage to subsea cables. #…
The Smart Urban Roads project is only focused on the demands of motorists, with no aspects of road design to make cyclists safer. There was no mention of any infrastructural development for non-motorised transport users in any of their meetings.…
According to a paper in Elsevier Connect, the sea surface temperatures over the Arabian Sea have increased by 1.2°C to 1.4°C in the recent decade due to #ClimateChange causing a 52% increase in the frequency of #Cyclones.
Imagine yourself or an old person crossing Anna Salai in sweltering heat with no safe place to stand in the middle of the road. Without a functional pedestrian median island, pedestrians are forced to wait in the middle of the road, putting their…