The vital insect kingdom of the world is undergoing 'death by a thousand cuts', a top bug expert has revealed. The Earth is probably losing 1% to 2% of its insects ever

World's insect kingdom facing 'death by a thousand cuts': experts

The vital insect kingdom of the world is undergoing 'death by a thousand cuts', a top bug expert has revealed. The Earth is probably losing 1% to 2% of its insects every year. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, invasive species and changes in land use are to be blamed, University of Connecticut entomologist David Wagner said. The enormity and complexity of the problem is still unclear. Monarch butterflies and honeybees, which have faced dramatic decline, best exemplify the extent of the problem, they said. The good news however, the scientists said, is that people can do a lot of reverse these trends.

The vital insect kingdom of the world is undergoing 'death by a thousand cuts', a top bug expert has revealed. The Earth is probably losing 1% to 2% of its insects every year. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, invasive species and changes in land use are to be blamed, University of Connecticut entomologist David Wagner said. The enormity and complexity of the problem is still unclear. Monarch butterflies and honeybees, which have faced dramatic decline, best exemplify the extent of the problem, they said. The good news however, the scientists said, is that people can do a lot of reverse these trends.

In yet another ghastly consequence of rising temperatures, the Earth's ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, may go from removing carbon from the atmosphere to ac

In yet another ghastly consequence of rising temperatures, the Earth's ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, may go from removing carbon from the atmosphere to actually releasing it.&nbsp;
This is because the ecosystem's functioning as a carbon sink is dependent on temperature. Scientists at&nbsp;Northern Arizona University used a global network of meteorological sensors to model the&nbsp;carbon exchange of ecosystems for this study.&nbsp;
The team&rsquo;s results show that the&nbsp;tipping point&nbsp;where these natural systems turn into carbon sources could be reached by 2050.&nbsp;
Writing in the journal Science Advances, lead researcher&nbsp;Katharyn Duffy said this could create a 'loop where the plants are taking up less carbon, there&rsquo;s already more carbon in the atmosphere, so there&rsquo;s more warming, and so on, and so forth.'

Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been featured on a postal stamp in her native Sweden.
Sweden's postal company, PostNord, said the motives on 

Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been featured on a postal stamp in her native Sweden.
Sweden's postal company, PostNord, said the motives on the stamps "contribute to putting a spotlight on environmental issues."
The one with Thunberg in her trademark yellow raincoat with her braid blowing in the wind and standing on top of a hill is part of a five-stamp series themed 'Valuable Nature'.
Thunberg who just turned 18, rose to prominence for weekly solo protests outside Sweden's Parliament in Stockholm in August 2018.

According to 17 top scientists from across the globe, the planet is facing a&nbsp;&ldquo;ghastly future of mass extinction, declining health and climate-disruption uphe

According to 17 top scientists from across the globe, the planet is facing a&nbsp;&ldquo;ghastly future of mass extinction, declining health and climate-disruption upheavals&rdquo;.
Experts shared that people still haven't grasped the extent of the biodiversity and climate crises.
The planet is in a much worse state than people understand, according to a report written by these scientists in the Frontiers in Conservation Science.
The paper states that far-reaching changes to global capitalism, education and equality are required to deal with the problem.&nbsp;
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The increasing&nbsp;microplastic&nbsp;pollution in the Arctic has most likely been caused by household washing&nbsp;of synthetic clothes by people in Europe and North A

The increasing&nbsp;microplastic&nbsp;pollution in the Arctic has most likely been caused by household washing&nbsp;of synthetic clothes by people in Europe and North America, says a new study.
The research,&nbsp;&nbsp;published in the journal Nature Communications, discovered that more than 92% of the microplastics were fibres, and 73% of them were made of polyester. They were also the same width and colour as those used in clothes.
Lead researcher of the study told AFP, 'we now have strong evidence that fibres from laundry via wastewater&nbsp;discharge are&nbsp;directly polluting the Arctic."&nbsp;

According to a new study by researchers from the&nbsp;James Cook University, the climate crisis is impacting the fitness levels of sharks with warmer oceans leading to 

According to a new study by researchers from the&nbsp;James Cook University, the climate crisis is impacting the fitness levels of sharks with warmer oceans leading to weaker baby sharks.
The hotter temperatures could also force baby sharks to come out of the egg much earlier.
This poses a great red flag as sharks are important predators and form an essential part of the ecosystem.
The study comes as a warning sign as these sharks are already under threat.&nbsp;

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and MSME Nitin Gadkari launched an eco-friendly, non toxic wall paint called Khadi Prakritik Paint, on Tuesday.
Develope

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and MSME Nitin Gadkari launched an eco-friendly, non toxic wall paint called Khadi Prakritik Paint, on Tuesday.
Developed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the paint is made with cow dung and reportedly has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
The first-of-its-kind product is free from metals like arsenic, cadmium and mercury, and is available in two forms- distemper paint and plastic emulsion paint.
The paint has received certification from Bureau of Indian Standards, a statement read.

Over 50 countries have come together and committed to save a third of the planet by 2030.
The pledge has been made by the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and 

Over 50 countries have come together and committed to save a third of the planet by 2030.
The pledge has been made by the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People to protect at least 30% of the planet&rsquo;s land and oceans.
This move is essential to prevent a mass extinction of animals and plants and to ensure the production of clean air and water.
This will be the main objective at the &ldquo;Paris Agreement for Nature&rdquo; to be negotiated at Cop15 in Kunming, China later this year.
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A critically-endangered monkey, an armoured slug and an amphibian that breathes through its skin are among 503 new species named by the Natural History Museum in London

A critically-endangered monkey, an armoured slug and an amphibian that breathes through its skin are among 503 new species named by the Natural History Museum in London this year.&nbsp;Researchers at the museum have also given information on their form and structure. Naming a species helps protect it. New species of frogs and snakes were also discovered. Beetles topped the list, with 170 new species named this year.
Researchers shared that the discoveries revealed hidden connections between some places and the diversity present in the environment.&nbsp;
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A bone-chilling winter is in the pipeline for North America, Europe and Asia towards the end of January, owing to the polar vortex that led to a cold wave in 2014. The 

The Northern Hemisphere must brace itself for bone-rattling chills. Due to polar vortex icy blasts are threatening to sweep across North America, Europe and Asia starting in late January. The polar vortex is caused by the warming of the stratosphere at high altitudes above the North Pole, pushing cold air southward. The same weather pattern had earlier triggered the 2014 cold snap. The cold has already descended upon Western Europe and China. Paris has been 3.5 degrees below normal and Madrid 6.9 degrees cooler, while Beijing temperatures fell to a record low of minus 9 on Thursday. A wave of deep cold could give the Great Lakes and East Coast their first real blast of frigid winter weather marking a big shift for the U.S., where winter has been a bit lackluster so far.

Scientists as part of the&nbsp;the Atlas project,&nbsp;have discovered 12 new species deep inside the Atlantic, years after studying the ocean.&nbsp;
Researchers belie

Scientists as part of the&nbsp;the Atlas project,&nbsp;have discovered 12 new species deep inside the Atlantic, years after studying the ocean.&nbsp;
Researchers believe the new species are already facing the brunt of climate change.&nbsp;Coral skeletons are particularly&nbsp;eroding as the oceans are absorbing an increasing amount of carbon dioxide.
However, researchers added that it's not too late to start protecting these species.
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A major contributor to the air pollution crisis in India is the construction industry.
One Mumbai-based design start-up&nbsp;Carbon Craft Design is making construction

A major contributor to the air pollution crisis in India is the construction industry.
A&nbsp;Mumbai-based design start-up is making construction more sustainable by converting&nbsp;black carbon extracted from polluted air and upcycling&nbsp;it to make unique building tiles.
These handcrafted tiles are being made in partnership with a Boston-based start-up that captures carbon soot to convert it into paint and ink.
Every tile manufactured using a hydraulic press, helps clean 30,000 litres of air!&nbsp;
Crafts people from Gujarat and Tamil Nadu then make beautiful patterns on these tiles.

India generated around 33,000 tonnes of COVID-19 biomedical waste in the last seven months, with Maharashtra contributing the maximum (at 3,587 tonnes) to it, according

India generated around 33,000 tonnes of COVID-19 biomedical waste in the last seven months, with Maharashtra contributing the maximum (at 3,587 tonnes) to it, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.&nbsp;
Over 5,500 tonnes of COVID-19 waste was generated across the country in October -- the maximum for a month so far.&nbsp;Delhi generated 321 tonnes of COVID-19 bio-medical waste in December.&nbsp;
COVID-19 biomedical waste could include PPE kits, masks, shoe covers, gloves, human tissues, items contaminated with blood, body fluids like dressings, plaster casts, cotton swabs, beddings contaminated with blood or body fluid, blood bags, needles, syringes etc.

2020 tied with 2016 to become the warmest year on record, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union.
This discovery comes 

2020 tied with 2016 to become the warmest year on record, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union.
This discovery comes despite the cooling effect of La Ni&ntilde;a and&nbsp;shows the profound impact of global warming.&nbsp;
A cold December "prevented 2020 from becoming the new stand-alone warmest year."
The data reminds us that human-induced climate change continues.&nbsp;
The Arctic and northern Siberia recorded the highest warming.&nbsp;
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In a new study that provides hope for environmentalists, if net zero emissions are achieved, global heating could be curtailed.
The study, published in&nbsp;Nature Cli

A new study that suggests if net zero emissions are achieved, global heating could be curtailed, provides hope for environmentalists.
The study, published in&nbsp;Nature Climate Change,&nbsp; states that our actions have a direct and immediate impact on surface warming.
Till now, it was assumed that even if carbon dioxide emissions fell rapidly, global heating would continue for generations.
Over 100 countries have pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Researchers have found that nearly 350,000 pregnancy losses each year across India, Bangladesh and Pakistan can be linked to heavy air pollution.&nbsp;
The study publi

Researchers have found that nearly 350,000 pregnancy losses each year across India, Bangladesh and Pakistan can be linked to heavy air pollution.&nbsp;
The study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal confirms that pregnant women in South Asia, who are exposed to polluted air, face a greater risk of&nbsp;pregnancy loss,&nbsp;miscarriage, and stillbirth. The researchers said that&nbsp;excessive pollution may be responsible for up to 7%&nbsp; of pregnancy loss in the region from 2000 to 2016.
The&nbsp;findings suggest that 'poor air quality could be responsible for a considerable burden of pregnancy loss in the region, providing further justification for urgent action to tackle dangerous levels of pollution,' a researcher from the study said.&nbsp;

A Canadian-based start-up&nbsp;ChopValue is ushering in a circular economy by recycling chopsticks to create stunning furniture.
Over the last 4 years since its incept

A Canadian-based start-up&nbsp;ChopValue is ushering in a circular economy by recycling chopsticks to create stunning furniture.
Over the last 4 years since its inception, the company has already recycled over 30 million chopsticks.
Using heat, steam and pressure, used chopsticks are transformed into wooden tiles. The company collects almost&nbsp;350,000 used chopsticks a week from restaurants, shopping centers and other places.
The company uses recycled chopsticks to make everything from workstations to homeware products and more.
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According to a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, the climate crisis could cause a decline in levels of humidity in urban areas across the globe.

According to a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, the climate crisis could cause a decline in levels of humidity in urban areas across the globe.&nbsp;
The study further states that&nbsp;air in most non-coastal cities will become drier in the next century.
Green infrastructure and increased urban vegetation could help tackle rising temperatures.
The study could help policy makers and urban planners make informed decisions about ways of reducing temperatures to mitigate risks of climate change.
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As the monsoon season hits Bali, some of its most iconic beaches are covered in plastic amounting to almost 60 tonnes, which is collected everyday.
While this scenario

As the monsoon season hits Bali, some of its most iconic beaches are covered in plastic amounting to almost 60 tonnes, which is collected everyday.
While this scenario is normal during the monsoon, authorities shared that this time the amount of plastic was unusually high.
They shared that Indonesia's ineffective rubbish handling systems are partly to blame for this.&nbsp;
Authorities urge the Asian country to take immediate steps to tackle the waste problem.&nbsp;
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According to a new report by&nbsp;charity Christian Aid, weather disasters this year cost $150bn, showcasing the long-term impact of climate change.
These disasters, f

According to a new report by&nbsp;charity Christian Aid, weather disasters this year cost $150bn, showing long-term impact of climate change.
These disasters, from Australia's wildfires to Antarctic hurricanes, displaced over 13.5 million people and claimed approximately 3,500 lives.
The report reveals that most of these losses were uninsured.
The insurance damages were the highest annual total ever, the report stated.&nbsp;
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Earth is probably losing 1% to 2% of its insects every year,&nbsp;University of Connecticut entomologist David Wagner has said

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