[FOUNDER'S BRIEF - Rhett A Butler] "Forests with diverse tree species are more resilient to climate extremes and better at storing carbon... ...these findings reinforce an increasingly evident truth: Biodiversity in reforestation projects confers substantial environmental and economic advantages."

Most new oil & gas projects in 2024 were offshore, where spills can be hard to detect. Researchers recently published a report identifying the biggest sources of pollution from offshore oil, including oil leaks, transportation emissions & methane flaring, as well as the most polluted locations.

3/3 so such a framework would have to be put in place for other dangerous gaseous pollutants too. All of this will be contingent on building a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) that has transparent data and functions well”, she added. Read more: india.mongabay.com/2025/04/trad...

2/3 Annanya Mahajan spoke to @mongabayindia.bsky.social on how trading emissions can help cut air pollution effectively. "The market is currently focused on PM (particular matter) trading. Air pollution comprises gaseous pollutants in addition to particulate matter,

1/3 “The Gujarat government is considering scaling up the air pollution market and introducing it to other cities, including Ahmedabad. However, replicating this model in other states could be challenging” -

Key to the success of a classical biocontrol agent is its host specificity. Scientists subject the agent to meticulous testing to ensure that it will not harm unintended targets. Nandita Jayaraj reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/04/bioc...

The Palakkad Gap is a prominent mountain pass in south India and a significant influencer of weather patterns in the region as well as a biogeographical boundary affecting species distribution. C.P. Rajendran writes. india.mongabay.com/2025/04/the-....

Apart from mechanical and chemical control methods to tackle invasive plant species, scientists also employ classical biocontrol agents such as fungi. Nandita Jayaraj reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/04/bioc...

Hello, world! 👋 Mongabay India is excited to join Bluesky. Through stories from forests, coasts, and cities, we report on the environmental challenges shaping our future — with science at the core and purpose at heart - Read: india.mongabay.com 📸 Sarus crane by Ad031259 via Wikimedia Commons