How Light Pollution Harms Nocturnal Insects Imagine a quiet night in your backyard where a moth flutters towards a bright porch light. It circles around the light endlessly and becomes too confused to fly away. They revolve until exhaustion or…
The science of light pollution Imagine a clear night sky over a bustling city but instead of twinkling stars you see a hazy orange dome that washes out the beautiful view. That’s the feature of artificial light at night (ALAN),…
What is light pollution Impact on biodiversity? Our urban ecosystems face a silent crisis under the neon glow of city skies where stars vanish behind a veil of artificial light. Over 80% of people worldwide live under light-polluted skies. According…
Miyawaki method vs traditional afforestation In modern days, afforestation is the most reliable strategy to counter deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. By then two primary approaches have emerged globally—the traditional afforestation method and the Miyawaki method. Both methods have…
What is solar integration on green roofs? Solar panels on a green roof are an innovative approach that combines two of the most powerful eco-friendly technologies – green roofs and solar panels. We know that green roofs provide insulation, rainwater…
Why We Need eco friendly Alternatives to Paper Straws In today’s busy life straws may appear insignificant to us but their impact on the environment is not negligible. Billions of plastic straws are used for just a few minutes and…
What is green roof ? A green roof is a building rooftop partially or completely covered with vegetation. It is also called a living roof, and the types of green roofs are Extensive and intensive green roofs. Instead of traditional concrete…
The role of Constructed wetlands for stormwater management Rapid across the world has significantly altered natural drainage systems which has increased the risk of urban flooding. Impervious surfaces like roads, pavements and rooftop prevent water infiltration which causes stormwater runoff…
Growing need of sustainable wastewater solution We know that water is the backbone of life yet the growing crisis of wastewater pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Rabbit urbanization, population growth and industrial…
Are desert tree planting harmful ? Desert planting has been promoted as a bold solution to climate change and land degradation across the world. From international agencies to corporate investors many people see planting in arid landscapes as a way…
