If corporations and governments continue their economic growth activities without caring about environmental damage, there is a chance that human society might collapse 

Society may collapse by 2040: New analysis supports old prediction by MIT

There is a serious chance that human society may collapse by 2040 if the global priorities regarding &lsquo;economic growth&rsquo; do not change. This was earlier predicted by MIT&nbsp;and has now been validated in a new assessment

Human society may collapse by 2040: New assessment of old MIT prediction

There is a serious chance that human society may collapse by 2040 if the global priorities regarding &lsquo;economic growth&rsquo; do not change. This was earlier predicted by MIT&nbsp;and has now been validated in a new assessment.

There is a serious chance that human society may collapse by 2040 if the global priorities regarding &lsquo;economic growth&rsquo; do not change. This has been ascertained recently after a 1972 MIT study was reassessed by a senior director of KPMG.
As per the old report by a team of scientists at MIT, civilization was bound to collapse if corporations and governments continued to pursue economic growth, irrespective of its environmental damage. It also said that natural resources would become so scarce that further economic growth would become impossible, and personal welfare would nosedive.
The most infamous scenario forecast&nbsp;by the report says that by 2040, the world&rsquo;s economic growth would peak but thereafter, the graph will take a sharp downturn. This will severely impact the global population with regard to food availability and natural resources. This imminent collapse will not end the human race, but the standard of human living conditions will degrade drastically.
Now, nearly half a century later, Gaya Herrington who is a Sustainability and Dynamic System Analysis Lead at KPMG,&nbsp;reassessed the MIT study to observe the predictions made in 1972. And to her horror, there is a close alignment to all the predicted scenarios. Herrington wrote in her study that the scenarios indicate that continuing business as usual to pursue constant growth, will not be possible after 2040. &nbsp;
But beyond all this, there is a silver lining. Herrington says that changes in policies like population control, reduced industrial output and prioritising health and education are the factors that can prevent this horrific downfall. Using the example of covid 19 pandemic and how the world dealt with this global crisis, she says that it is still possible to control the situation.
Herrington believes that it's not yet too late for human society to intentionally change its course and alter the trajectory of the future.

Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation, addressed political leaders from 195 countries at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to raise awareness towards saving soil.He was the keynote speaker for the 15th session of the Conference of Parties or COP15 at UNCCD. The theme for the session was “Land. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity”.Suggesting the three-pronged strategy which is part of the reccomendation of the ongoing Save Soil Movement Spearheaded by him. The spiritual leader, is currently on a 100-day lone motorcycle journey through Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East as part of the ‘Save Soil’ initiative. 

United Nations conference: Sadhguru's three-pronged strategy to save soil

With policy makers from across the world discussing ways to conserve soil, spiritual leader Sadhguru suggested a three-pronged strategy to save the soil. (PAL) 

With policy makers from across the world discussing ways to conserve soil, spiritual leader Sadhguru suggested a three-pronged&nbsp;strategy to save the soil.

Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation, addressed political leaders from 195 countries at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to raise awareness towards saving soil. He was the keynote speaker for the 15th session of the Conference of Parties or COP15 at UNCCD. The theme for the session was &ldquo;Land. Life. Legacy: From scarcity to prosperity&rdquo;. Suggesting the three-pronged strategy which is part of the reccomendation of the ongoing Save Soil Movement Spearheaded by him.&nbsp; The spiritual leader, is currently on a 100-day lone motorcycle journey through Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East as part of the &lsquo;Save Soil&rsquo; initiative.&nbsp;

In a freewheeling chat with Editorji's Vikram Chandra, spiritual leader Sadhguru explains the link between the deteriorating quality of soil and the high demand for irrigation.

Sadhguru explains how improving soil will lead to reduction in irrigation demand

In a freewheeling chat with Editorji's Vikram Chandra, spiritual leader Sadhguru explains the link between the deteriorating quality of soil and the high demand for irrigation. (PAL)

Sadhguru explains how improving soil will lead to reduction in irrigation demand

In a freewheeling chat with Editorji's&nbsp;Vikram&nbsp;Chandra, spiritual leader Sadhguru&nbsp;explains the link between the deteriorating&nbsp;quality of soil and the high demand for irrigation.

A scary video was captured in Haryana's Panipat on May 7. An operation to safely capture a leopard went awry, and it was all caught on camera.
A station house officer (SHO) and two forest department personnel were injured in Behrampur village. They were responding to an emergency call by villagers about the presence of a leopard.
When the police and forest department spotted the leopard around 9:30 pm, the wild cat attacked them. Some police personnel were seen trying to stop the leopard by hitting it with a cane. Eventually, the big cat was tranquilised.
Sanouli station house officer Jagjit Singh, Panipat forest department ranger Virender Gahlyan and the forest department’s veterinary surgeon Ashok Khasa were injured. Two of them were hospitalised, and were in stable condition.

Watch: leopard attacks police, forest dept officials amid capture bid at Panipat village

On camera: leopard attacks police, forest dept officials amid capture bid at Panipat village


A station house officer (SHO) and two forest department personnel were injured in Haryana's Behrampur village after responding to a call regarding the presence of a leopard.

A scary video was captured in Haryana's Panipat on May 7. An operation to safely capture a leopard went awry, and it was all caught on camera.
A station house officer (SHO) and two forest department personnel were injured in Behrampur village. They were responding to an emergency call by villagers about the presence of a leopard.
When the police and forest department spotted the leopard around 9:30 pm, the wild cat attacked them. Some police personnel were seen trying to stop the leopard by hitting it with a cane. Eventually, the big cat was tranquilised.
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Sanouli station house officer Jagjit Singh, Panipat forest department ranger Virender Gahlyan and the forest department&rsquo;s veterinary surgeon Ashok Khasa were injured. Two of them were hospitalised, and were in stable condition.

A lion attacked and killed a 5-year-old child in Gujarat on May 2. The young girl was playing near a water tank in a village when the lion attacked her.
The wild cat dragged her for about half-a-kilometre towards the jungle. The girl's father chased the lion and managed to extract his daughter, but she succumbed to the injuries.
Later, the adult male lion was captured by forest officials. Four traps were set up in the area. When the lion was spotted, it was tranquilised, and shifted to an animal care centre in Sasan Gir.
The incident took place around 8 pm on May 2 in Kadaya village in Gujarat's Amreli district. The victim's father is a farm labourer from Rajasthan.
Gujarat is the only abode of Asiatic lions, with 674 of the wild cats residing in the state, as per a 2020 census.

Gujarat: lion attacks, kills 5-yr-old, drags body towards forest before being captured

A lion attacked and killed a 5-year-old child in Gujarat on May 2. The young girl was playing near a water tank in a village when the lion attacked her. The wild cat dragged her for about half-a-kilometre towards the jungle. The girl's father chased the lion and managed to extract his daughter, but she succumbed to the injuries. Later, the adult male lion was captured by forest officials. Four traps were set up in the area. When the lion was spotted, it was tranquilised, and shifted to an animal care centre in Sasan Gir. The incident took place around 8 pm on May 2 in Kadaya village in Gujarat's Amreli district. The victim's father is a farm labourer from Rajasthan. Gujarat is the only abode of Asiatic lions, with 674 of the wild cats residing in the state, as per a 2020 census.
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CAPTIONS Gujarat: lion killed a child 5-year-old attacked by lion Lion dragged body to jungle Victim's father chased lion Girl succumbed to injuries Forest dept captured lion Lion sent to animal care centre

The lion dragged the 5-yr-old girl for about half-a-kilometre towards the jungle but the victim's father chased the wild cat and managed to extract the body.

A lion attacked and killed a 5-year-old child in Gujarat on May 2. The young girl was playing near a water tank in a village when the lion attacked her.
The wild cat dragged her for about half-a-kilometre towards the jungle. The girl's father chased the lion and managed to extract his daughter, but she succumbed to the injuries.
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Later, the adult male lion was captured by forest officials. Four traps were set up in the area. When the lion was spotted, it was tranquilised, and shifted to an animal care centre in Sasan Gir.
The incident took place around 8 pm on May 2 in Kadaya village in Gujarat's Amreli district. The victim's father is a farm labourer from Rajasthan.
Gujarat is the only abode of Asiatic lions, with 674 of the wild cats residing in the state, as per a 2020 census.

Tata Motors is in the fast lane for its EV business as it unveiled a new concept electric car called AVINYA. The GEN 3 architecture pure electric vehicle claims till have  500 km-range with a full charge under 30 minutes. The car will hit the market by 2025.The concept car is a Safari-sized vehicle aimed at showcasing the flexibility and versatility of Tata Motors’ new electric skateboard. The exterior design is also unique and a blend of a SUV and MPV.Speaking about the new concept car, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors said, “While making the Avinya Concept a reality, the central idea was to offer a mobility solution like no other a state-of-the-art software on wheels that is well-designed, sustainable and reduces the planet’s carbon footprint. . We are confident that in years to come we will make a larger and sustainable impact not only in India but globally as well.”

Tata Motors EV reveal: 500 kms from a 30 minute charge, see pictures

The concept car is a Safari-sized vehicle aimed at showcasing the flexibility and versatility of Tata Motors’ new electric skateboard. The exterior design is also unique and a blend of a SUV and MPV.

500 kms from a 30 minute charge: Tata Motors' r'EV'eals

Tata Motors announced that the new Avinya concept EV will be introduced to the market by 2025.

Tata Motors is in the fast lane for its EV business as it&nbsp;unveiled&nbsp;a new concept electric car called AVINYA.&nbsp;The GEN 3 architecture pure electric vehicle claims till have&nbsp; 500 km-range with a full charge under 30 minutes.&nbsp;The car will hit the market by 2025. The concept car is a Safari-sized vehicle aimed at showcasing the flexibility and versatility of Tata Motors&rsquo; new electric skateboard.&nbsp;The exterior design is also unique and a blend of a&nbsp;SUV and MPV.
Also read/watch|<a title="&nbsp;Power crisis: 670 trains cancelled, to carry coal and not passengers" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/economy/power-crisis-670-trains-cancelled-to-carry-coal-and-not-passengers-1651225720870">&nbsp;Power crisis: 670 trains cancelled, to carry coal and not passengers</a> Speaking about the new concept car, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors said, &ldquo;While making the Avinya Concept a reality, the central idea was to offer a mobility solution like no other a state-of-the-art software on wheels that is well-designed, sustainable and reduces the planet&rsquo;s carbon footprint. . We are confident that in years to come we will make a larger and sustainable impact not only in India but globally as well.&rdquo;

Police found another pangolin being smuggled in Odisha on April 24. It is the most trafficked mammal in the world.&nbsp;Pangolins are in great illegal demand across Asia, Africa, and America for their scales, meat, and leather.&nbsp;This was the thirteenth pangolin to be rescued from traffickers in the just the last 2 years.
When scared, pangolins roll up into balls and cover their heads with their front legs.&nbsp;If they continue to be perturbed, they can hit with sharp scales on their tails. They are also called scaly anteaters, and 8 species of pangolin are found across Asia and Africa. They range from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered, according to the World Worldlife Fund.
JN Pankaj, DIG of Police, Special Task Force (STF) said, "Yesterday, we rescued a live pangolin from near a village near the forest in Boudh district. One person has been arrested. For 2 years, we have been conducting a special drive against Wild Life offences. We have caught over 70 wild life criminals. We have rescued 13 live pangolins. 27 leopard hides, 18 elephant tusks, 7 deer skins have been seized so far. Around 30 kg of pangolin scales has also been seized. Leopard teeth and claws have also been seized in 2 years of this special drive."

Do you know this animal? Another live pangolin rescued from smugglers in Odisha

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 Do you know which animal this is? This is a pangolin, the most trafficked mammal in the world. &nbsp; Pangolins are in great illegal demand across Asia, Africa, and America for their scales, meat, and leather. And police found another pangolin being smuggled in Odisha on April 24. This was the thirteenth pangolin to be rescued from traffickers in the just the last 2 years.
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 When scared, pangolins roll up into balls and cover their heads with their front legs. If they continue to be perturbed, they can hit with sharp scales on their tails. They are also called scaly anteaters, and 8 species of pangolin are found across Asia and Africa. They range from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered, according to the World Worldlife Fund.
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 BYTE J.N. PANKAJ, D.I.G. OF POLICE, SPECIAL TASK FORCE
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 TRANSLATION - Yesterday, we rescued a live pangolin from near a village near the forest in Boudh district. One person has been arrested. For 2 years, we have been conducting a special drive against Wild Life offences. We have caught over 70 wild life criminals. We have rescued 13 live pangolins. 27 leopard hides, 18 elephant tusks, 7 deer skins have been seized so far. Around 30 kg of pangolin scales has also been seized. Leopard teeth and claws have also been seized in 2 years of this special drive.
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CAPTIONS Pangolin rescued in Odisha Rescued from traffickers One person arrested Most trafficked mammal 13th rescue in 2 years In demand for scales, meat 8 species in Asia, Africa

<div class="elementToProof">Pangolins are in great illegal demand across Asia, Africa, and America for their scales, meat, and leather.</div>

Police found another pangolin being smuggled in Odisha on April 24. It is the most trafficked mammal in the world.&nbsp;Pangolins are in great illegal demand across Asia, Africa, and America for their scales, meat, and leather.&nbsp;This was the thirteenth pangolin to be rescued from traffickers in the just the last 2 years.
When scared, pangolins roll up into balls and cover their heads with their front legs.&nbsp;If they continue to be perturbed, they can hit with sharp scales on their tails. They are also called scaly anteaters, and 8 species of pangolin are found across Asia and Africa. They range from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered, according to the World Worldlife Fund.
JN Pankaj, DIG of Police, Special Task Force (STF) said, "Yesterday, we rescued a live pangolin from near a village near the forest in Boudh district. One person has been arrested. For 2 years, we have been conducting a special drive against Wild Life offences. We have caught over 70 wild life criminals. We have rescued 13 live pangolins. 27 leopard hides, 18 elephant tusks, 7 deer skins have been seized so far. Around 30 kg of pangolin scales has also been seized. Leopard teeth and claws have also been seized in 2 years of this special drive."

This World Earth Day we put the spotlight on startups that are promoting the sustainability story. Waste Ventures India: A Telangana-based for-profit social firm is raising the value to stakeholders across the value chain by transforming paradigms in solid waste management. The start-up claims to reduce waste of a particular gated society or office by up to 90 per cent and leaves a green footprint in return. Its R&D team has designed a scientific, free-from-infested flies and odourless procedure to consolidate organic waste. In the process of ground waste collection, it is spreading awareness about waste management among the local community, which is enabling the people to understand recycling better, composting, and other green initiatives. It is one of the first start-ups which provided a digital doorstep recyclable pickup service in Hyderabad. The company has prevented over 3000 tons of waste from Indian dumpsites since late 2013.3Phool. co is a flower recycling technology start-up. It concentrates on the circular economy, remaking floral waste into charcoal available luxury fragrance products. They accumulate the floral waste from the temples and mosques in Uttar Pradesh, averting 7600 kgs of waste flowers and 97 kgs toxic chemicals from reaching into the river every day. Rustic women self-help groups handcraft the waste into patented organic fertiliser and scent sticks through flower cycling.6 While these startups are playing their part in making the nation sustainable, covering these startups also plays a larger part in encouraging more young and bright minds of India to not just create businesses but make them future-ready in the sense that they are the future themselves.Nexus Power: The start-up creates biodegradable electric vehicle batteries from crop residue by leveraging nanotechnology. The business utilises one of the significant sources of air pollution, unburnt crops, in manufacturing rechargeable energy-storing cells using a distinctive extraction and filtration technique. Such cells are later installed in electric vehicles as they are used to make the IoT and AI-based sensor-enabled battery pack.4
The Summer House:  a Bengaluru-based online-only sustainable apparel and homeware label started in 2015. Working  in close partnership with traditional handloom artisans to create the most beautiful fabrics, the brand also sources the most sustainable fabrics possible and is on it’s way to being a zero waste company. All the garments are made in an in-house studio with a sharp focus on quality and intentional design. In silhouettes that celebrate femininity in every shape.
ZunRoof is a home tech start-up and a residential solar rooftop company. It is a Gurugram established start-up founded in 2016 that delivers solar energy and IoT smart energy solutions for creating next-generation energy technology. It claims over 10,000 solar rooftop installations and 30,000 system designs across India. The five-year-old start-up is currently in over 75 cities across 12 states and claims to have preserved electricity bills worth INR 50 crore. The start-up is supported by the family office of alliance Godrej, Intellicap Investment Network, and alumni of IIT Kharagpur.Health Horizons, a Noida based startup established in 2017 is a GMP certified, USFDA approved hemp seed processing company. It has been actively focusing on breaking the taboo created around hemp/cannabis and educating people about the array of nutritional and medicinal benefits that people can have with its consumption. They have introduced several products like Sativa Nubs, Hemp Powder to the Indian market which are extracted from one of the five sacred plants mentioned in Vedas. The brand is dedicated to making the products readily available in different varieties as superfoods.

World Earth Day: Showcasing six sustainable startups

From floral waste into charcoal free luxury incense products to alternatives to single use-products, these sustainability startups and their ambitious founders will motivate you to make the world a better place.

From floral waste into charcoal free luxury incense products to alternatives to single use-products, these sustainability startups and their ambitious founders will motivate you to make the world a better place.

To mark the Earth Day, EJ takes a closer look at startups&nbsp;that are promoting the sustainability story in India! Waste Ventures India|&nbsp;Hyderabad-based Waste Ventures India is providing waste solutions for housing societies and corporate offices by composting organic waste and recycling dry waste. Founded by Roshan Miranda and Rob Whiting in 2012, start-up claims to reduce waste of a particular gated society or office by up to 90 per cent and leaves a green footprint in return.
Also read/watch| <a title="World Earth Day 2022: 'Invest in our planet'" href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/environment/world-earth-day-2022-invest-in-our-planet-1650523383402">World Earth Day 2022: 'Invest in our planet'</a> In the process of ground waste collection, it is spreading awareness about waste management among the local community, which is enabling the people to understand recycling better, composting, and other green initiatives. It is one of the first start-ups which provided a digital doorstep recyclable pickup service in Hyderabad. Phool. co| Founded by engineering graduate Ankit Agarwal &amp; &amp; Prateek Kumar in July 2017, Phool.co is an innovative startup focused on the circular economy, and helps convert floral waste into charcoal-free luxury incense and other wellness products.
The startup&nbsp;accumulates the floral waste from the temples and mosques in Uttar Pradesh, averting 7600 kgs of waste flowers and 97 kgs toxic chemicals from reaching into the river every day. The company has expanded its operations and has achieved 130% YoY growth for the past two years. Last year,&nbsp;IIT Kanpur&nbsp;backed D2C had announced that the actor and entrepreneur,&nbsp;Alia Bhatt had joined the Phool&nbsp;family as an investor.&nbsp;
Nexus Power|&nbsp;The start-up creates biodegradable electric vehicle batteries from crop residue by leveraging nanotechnology. Nexus power leverages nanotechnology to make biodegradable electric vehicle batteries from crop residue. The company uses unburnt crops&mdash;one of the major sources of air pollution&mdash;and then by applying a unique extraction and filtration process, manufacture rechargeable energy storing cells. Beco|&nbsp;Mumbai-based startup Beco, is a consumer goods company which was founded in 2018. The startup manufactures biodegradable and sustainable alternatives to single use-products such as dinner napkins, toilet roll, facial tissues, tissue roll and more. Founded by Aditya Ruia, Anuj Ruia and Akshay Varma, the startup aims to quadruple its sales and encourage consumers to switch to sustainable living through their eco-friendly product range with the funding. The startup utilizes biodegradable and compostable raw materials like corn starch and bamboo to prepare various use-products, and claims to be a 100% eco-friendly and zero plastic company. ZunRoof|&nbsp;is one of India&rsquo;s leading residential solar energy rooftop installers. It is a Gurugram established start-up founded in 2016, using technologies like IoT to tap into India&rsquo;s lucrative rooftop solar installations market. The startup claims over 10,000 solar rooftop installations and 30,000 system designs across India. The five-year-old start-up is currently in over 75 cities across 12 states and claims to have preserved electricity bills worth INR 50 crore.
Health Horizons|&nbsp;Noida-based startup established in 2017 ranks at the top among the best hemp startups in India. It&nbsp;has been actively focusing on breaking the taboo created around hemp/cannabis and educating people about the array of nutritional and medicinal benefits that people can have with its consumption.&nbsp; It sells a variety of organic hemp products such as hemp oil, body creams, and shampoos. The company is focused on making ecological and natural hemp products regular popular in the mainstream consumer market. Other than developing products, this aspiring startup is also published new recipes involving hemp oil and hemp seeds on their website.

World Earth Day is observed annually on April 22nd to acknowledge climate change and spread awareness about the same. 

World Earth Day 2022: 'Invest in our planet'

World Earth Day&nbsp;is observed annually on April 22&nbsp;
Protect the&nbsp;mother earth&nbsp;for future generations
World Earth Day&nbsp;was first observed in 1970
People&nbsp;plant trees, clean roads &amp; beaches
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World Earth Day is observed annually on April 22nd to acknowledge climate change and spread awareness about the same all.

World Earth Day is observed on April 22nd every year to acknowledge climate change and environmental issues like biodiversity loss, increasing pollution and deforestation, among others.
The&nbsp;theme for Earth Day 2022 is 'Invest in our planet'. It is a reminder for mankind to protect the mother earth and its species and make Earth a better place for future generations.&nbsp;
World Earth Day marks the anniversary of the Modern Environmental Movement, which started in 1970. People observe this day by planting trees, cleaning roads, beaches and conducting various programs to adopt ways for sustainable living.
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Monitor Lizard Rape in Maharastra: In a weird and disturbing crime, four men were reportedly arrested for allegedly raping a Bengal monitor lizard.

Bengal Monitor Lizard Rape | 4 hunters rape monitor lizard in Maharashtra, record it on phone

In a weird and disturbing crime, four men have been accused of raping a Bengal monitor lizard, and recording it on their phone.

4 men rape monitor lizard in Maharashtra, record it on phone; arrested, say forest officials: reports

In a weird and disturbing crime, four men were reportedly arrested for allegedly raping a Bengal monitor lizard. The incident reportedly occurred at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. The four accused were initially booked on March 31 for illegally entering the Chandoli National Park, and carrying a gun for hunting. During the investigation, forest officials found that the accused had allegedly raped a monitor lizard, and shot it on the mobile phone of one of the accused, as per news agency PTI. The accused had been placed in forest department's custody, but were later granted bail. They are reportedly facing a case under various sections of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Bengal monitor lizards are widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent. They are usually 61-175 cms in length and can weigh up to 7.2 kg, as per online portal Animalia.
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CAPTIONS Four men accused of raping animal Bengal monitor lizard allegedly raped Incident at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Accused arrested by forest officials Accused booked under Wild Life Act

The alleged rape of a monitor lizard by 4 men reportedly occurred at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.

In a weird and disturbing crime, four men were reportedly arrested for allegedly raping a Bengal monitor lizard.&nbsp;The incident reportedly occurred at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.
The four accused were initially booked on March 31 for illegally entering the Chandoli National Park, and carrying a gun for hunting.&nbsp;During the investigation, forest officials found that the accused had allegedly raped a monitor lizard, and shot it on the mobile phone of one of the accused, as per news agency PTI.
The accused had been placed in forest department's custody, but were later granted bail.&nbsp;They are reportedly facing a case under various sections of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Bengal monitor lizards are widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent.&nbsp;They are usually 61-175 cms in length and can weigh up to 7.2 kg, as per online portal Animalia.
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The gigantic raft of pumice floating across the South Pacific Ocean might be a hazard for vessels, but some scientists believe that it might be a blessing for marine life. It is speculated that the floating structure will attract corals, algae, worms and other marine species. According to a geoscientists, it is projected that the raft will drift towards Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a year, , a spot plagued by dying corals due to global warming, and as a result, might
temporarily reinvigorate it by transplanting fresh and healthy corals to the environment.&nbsp;

Mountains, wildflower pastures, waterfalls, verdant slopes - amid all this natural beauty, plastic waste and other garbage is literally killing the rich Himalayan ecosystem.
This crime against nature is being committed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, as per news agency ANI. Devotees are currently rushing to the hill state for the Char Dham Yatra.
Experts are calling for more sensitivity among tourists and pilgrims, citing the 2013 flood disaster in Kedarnath. Prof MS Negi, HoD - Geography at Garhwal Central University said, "Plastic waste at a sensitive location like Kedarnath doesn't only have an impact on faith, but also on safety. Plastic will lead to quick erosion after rains. Quick erosion leads to big landslides. Therefore, it is very dangerous. Secondly, a source of faith should be kept clean. When plastic garbage covers religious places, then national and international tourists and pilgrims will be affected."
Prof MC Nautiyal, director of HAPPRC at the university told ANI, "Tourism pressure on Kedarnath, Badrinath etc has increased a lot. If tourist pressure increases, then throughout the route, plastic and other types of garbage builds up. It can be taken to deeper forest areas by natural elements. There aren't any proper sanitation facilities there. That's why waste usually ends up in nature."

Garbage covers Kedarnath route: experts remind of 2013 flood disaster amid Char Dham Yatra rush

Shocking photographs of piles of garbage along the Kedarnath shrine route led to strong appeals from experts.

Mountains, wildflower pastures, waterfalls, verdant slopes - amid all this natural beauty, plastic waste and other garbage is literally killing the rich Himalayan ecosystem.
This crime against nature is being committed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, as per news agency ANI. Devotees are currently rushing to the hill state for the Char Dham Yatra.
Experts are calling for more sensitivity among tourists and pilgrims, citing the 2013 flood disaster in Kedarnath. Prof MS Negi, HoD - Geography at Garhwal Central University said, "Plastic waste at a sensitive location like Kedarnath doesn't only have an impact on faith, but also on safety. Plastic will lead to quick erosion after rains. Quick erosion leads to big landslides. Therefore, it is very dangerous. Secondly, a source of faith should be kept clean. When plastic garbage covers religious places, then national and international tourists and pilgrims will be affected."
Prof MC Nautiyal, director of HAPPRC at the university told ANI, "Tourism pressure on Kedarnath, Badrinath etc has increased a lot. If tourist pressure increases, then throughout the route, plastic and other types of garbage builds up. It can be taken to deeper forest areas by natural elements. There aren't any proper sanitation facilities there. That's why waste usually ends up in nature."

With 3 educational degrees, Aaliya Mir was already an overachiever, but she wanted something more from life. So, she obtained a diploma, and became a wildlife conservationist - saving animals, and breaking glass ceilings at the same time.
Aaliya is from Srinagar, and is a graduate in Science and Education, and post-graduate in Mathematics. But her calling lay elsewhere. She also has a diploma in Disaster Management with specific emphasis on animal health, and has been working with Wildlife SOS since 2002.
She met Wildlife SOS' founders in Delhi, and inspired by the case of a black bear being killed in a village, joined the cause. She started as a volunteer and then began undertaking diverse projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
She heads WSOS' conservation programme in the Union Territory, which is home to diverse, including the Hangul stag. Aaliya, an expert at handling human-reptile conflicts, is specially fascinated by snakes, calling them victims of ignorance.
Apart from her work rescuing wild animals, Aaliya also works as an educationist, spreading awareness through workshops.
Aaliya's husband, a wildlife veterinarian, fully supports her in her cause.

Fascinated by snakes, inspired by bear's murder: meet Aaliya Mir, Kashmiri wildlife conservationist

With 3 educational degrees, Aaliya Mir was already an overachiever, but she wanted something more from life. So, she obtained a diploma, and became a wildlife conservationist.

With 3 educational degrees, Aaliya Mir was already an overachiever, but she wanted something more from life. So, she obtained a diploma, and became a wildlife conservationist - saving animals, and breaking glass ceilings at the same time.
Aaliya is from Srinagar, and is a graduate in Science and Education, and post-graduate in Mathematics. But her calling lay elsewhere. She also has a diploma in Disaster Management with specific emphasis on animal health, and has been working with Wildlife SOS since 2002.
She met Wildlife SOS' founders in Delhi, and inspired by the case of a black bear being killed in a village, joined the cause. She started as a volunteer and then began undertaking diverse projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
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She heads WSOS' conservation programme in the Union Territory, which is home to diverse, including the Hangul stag. Aaliya, an expert at handling human-reptile conflicts, is specially fascinated by snakes, calling them victims of ignorance.
Apart from her work rescuing wild animals, Aaliya also works as an educationist, spreading awareness through workshops.
Aaliya's husband, a wildlife veterinarian, fully supports her in her cause.

A climatarian diet isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about how you shop and cook as well.

What is climatarian diet? Is this eco-friendly diet trend the only way forward?

With people being more aware of the climate crisis and global warming, they are focusing on means through which they can reduce their carbon footprint. The conscious choice to switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle has made the climatarian diet a popular trend.

The Climatarian Diet: Reduce your carbon footprint

The climatarian&nbsp;diet&nbsp;focuses on reducing carbon footprint by consciously choosing food items that do not add to the growing greenhouse gas emissions.

With Gen Z and Millennials being more conscious of the climate crisis and global warming than Boomers and Gen&nbsp;X, they are increasingly focusing on means through which they can reduce their carbon footprint. The conscious choice to switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle has made the&nbsp;climatarian diet a popular trend.
The climatarian diet focuses on reducing carbon footprint by consciously choosing food items that do not add to the growing greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;A climatarian diet isn&rsquo;t just about&nbsp;what&nbsp;you eat, it&rsquo;s about how you shop and cook as well. While some people choose to cut out meat completely, others don&rsquo;t. The main goal of the diet is to eat more plant foods while limiting or eliminating animal products.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/environment/carbon-market-net-zero-degrowth-keeping-up-with-the-climate-glossary-1637642833369">Carbon market, net zero, degrowth! Keeping up with the climate glossary</a>
Here are some ways to adapt to this eco-friendly diet and lifestyle.
Focus on locally grown produce
The goal of the climatarian diet is not an extremist approach like veganism or pescetarianism, but rather to make small changes that collectively make a large difference. When you stop purchasing some exotic salad dressing or coffee beans online and rather buy from your local grocery store, you make the conscious decision to not add on to the global fuel burden, and in turn, help your locals instead.
Limit your sugar intake
Not only is excessive sugar consumption bad for your health, it&rsquo;s bad for the planet too. Sugarcane is a water-intensive crop that remains in the soil all year long. As one of the world&rsquo;s thirstiest crops, sugarcane has a significant impact on many environmentally sensitive regions. Sugar mills produce wastewater, toxic emissions and solid wastes that gravely impact the planet.
Swap beef or lamb for chicken
Beef and lamb use much more land and water per kg food produced than other meats. In fact, chicken is the least carbon-intensive option. Swapping beef for chicken can significantly decrease your carbon footprint.
Go nuts on seeds
Great for snacking or adding to smoothies or overnight oats, nuts and seeds are a great source of protein. The most eco-friendly varieties include peanuts, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/environment/the-climate-crisis-continues-as-greenland-melts-away-sea-levels-rise-drastically-1637927978129">The climate crisis continues as Greenland melts away; sea levels rise drastically</a>

With toxic air on the rise across the globe, anti-pollution skincare is the new beauty trend that's trying to combat the issue.

Trend or necessity: Have you tried anti-pollution skincare?

With toxic air on the rise across the globe, anti-pollution skincare is the new beauty trend that's trying to combat the issue.

Air pollution doesn't just&nbsp;wreak havoc on your body, it can also make your skin look duller and cause other skin and hair&nbsp;issues.&nbsp;With toxic air on the rise across global cities and states, there is a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/fashion-and-beauty/valentine-s-day-2022-show-your-skin-some-love-with-these-skincare-tips-1644566263235" target="_blank">new skincare trend</a> that's trying to combat at least some of the issues. 'Anti-pollution' makeup is becoming popular.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/beauty-oils-here-is-why-you-need-to-get-them-on-board-your-skincare-routine-1626004145569">Beauty Oils: Here is why you need to get them on board your skincare routine!</a>
The anti-pollution face masks have the ability to counter pollution-related skin issues like inflammation and skin blemishes. Brands often use clay to draw out dirt from the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/fashion-and-beauty/trend-or-necessity-have-you-tried-anti-pollution-skincare-1637214558353" target="_blank">skin</a> or gentle acids to exfoliate the skin.
Serums that clear your complexion and tonics that add a natural glow are also believed to help in pollution-proofing your skin.

Climate change is a direct result of increased carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. A new study by MIT reveals that more volatile temperature rise is in store.

MIT study reveals that global temperatures will become even more volatile 

A new study by MIT reveals that in the coming years, the global temperature will become even more volatile with an inclination towards warmer climatic conditions.

Climate Change Crisis: It's only going to get hotter!

A new study by MIT reveals that in the coming years, the global temperature will become even more volatile.

Prolonged droughts, record-breaking heat, wildfires, and frequent cyclonic storms are a direct result of the increased addition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A new study by MIT reveals that in the coming years, the global temperature will become even more volatile.
The study examines the paleoclimate record of the last 66 million years after&nbsp;the Cenozoic era. The Cenozoic&nbsp;era is the period that began shortly after the extinction of the dinosaurs. The team of researchers observed that during this period, the distribution of global temperatures was lopsided and that the warm events were more extreme than the cooling events. This led to faster melting of icebergs in the poles and a rise in sea level. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/society-may-collapse-by-2040-new-analysis-supports-old-prediction-by-mit-1627995654233">Society may collapse by 2040: New analysis supports old prediction by MIT</a>
The researchers say a possible explanation for this warming bias may lie in a &lsquo;multiplier effect.&rsquo; This effect indicates a condition wherein a modest degree of warming naturally speeds up certain biological and chemical processes, leading to further warming. For instance, volcanoes releasing carbon dioxide or a wildfire caused due to excessive heat multiply the global heat levels and shrink the ice sheets.
Daniel Rothman, professor of geophysics at MIT concluded that it is fair to say that the Earth's temperature will continue to become more volatile, with an increased inclination towards warmer climatic conditions. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-s-poorest-9-times-more-likely-to-die-of-air-pollution-than-the-rich-study-1627967488923">India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study</a>

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