Category: Biodiversity / Biodevastation

El Habib Ben Amara reflects on the growing water crisis across the Middle East and North Africa in the context of climate instability, urban expansion, and ecological degradation. The article argues that water can no longer be treated only as a technical or economic issue, but must be understood as part of a broader ecological…

Today, the world is facing another global food and energy crisis, caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and the disruption of supply chains in the Persian Gulf. Given this new crisis, revisiting the topic of China’s food security seems prudent, to assess its strengths and see what could be learned from these methods. The…

A new scientific study, published in Nature Health, reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer.

Saskia Karges examines how environmental destruction is not simply the result of individual corporate misconduct but is embedded in the legal, financial, and psychological structures that govern modern corporations. The article traces how shareholder primacy, cost externalization, and growth-driven economic systems encourage pollution, waste, and ecological damage while shielding decision-makers from accountability. From plastics and…

Soumya Dutta’s article examines the proposed “mega development project” in Great Nicobar from an environmental and human rights perspective. It highlights the ecological importance of the island’s old-growth rainforests, endemic wildlife, coral reefs, and mangroves, while warning of the irreversible damage posed by large-scale deforestation, infrastructure construction, and habitat fragmentation. The article also discusses the…

E-cigarettes can quickly lodge toxic metals deep into the lungs, where they may damage tissue, according to new research that provides detailed evidence about risks of vaping. Even short-term exposure produces a measurable buildup of toxic metals in lung tissue, potentially increasing the risk of chronic lung problems, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions.

Trees are central to mitigating the various consequences of rising temperatures and heatwaves. Various scientific studies show the impact of trees and parks on temperatures in their vicinity. In 2024, researchers Harini Nagendra and Seema Mundoli wrote in Article 14 that their research revealed stark differences between roads lined with trees and those without. Across…

Jim Pattiz examines the Fix Our Forests Act and argues that the legislation would significantly expand federal authority for large-scale logging across U.S. national forests. The article details proposed changes to environmental review, endangered species protections, judicial oversight, and forest management rules, while placing them in the context of recent executive actions and timber production…

Cuban scientists are known for ingenuity in the face of adversity. Over the years, as U.S. sanctions coupled with government mismanagement worsened the island’s economic woes, Kalet León Monzón and his colleagues at the Center of Molecular Immunology (CIM) in Havana continued to develop and produce monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins, resorting to clever workarounds…

Indian cities are entering a new phase of climate stress where extreme heat is increasingly combined with rising humidity, creating dangerous “heat index” conditions. This article examines how urban expansion, concrete-heavy infrastructure, loss of water bodies, waste burning, vehicular emissions, and weak planning are intensifying heat stress in cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. It…