T. V. Padma

1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

Dark diversity refers to species absent from a study site but which are ecologically suitable to it and present in surrounding areas. A recent study notes that local plant diversity decreases as human activity in the surrounding region increases. Human damage can be revealed through dark diversity. The inclusion of Kashmir in this global study offers a starting point for replicating the findings for conservation of Indian biodiversity.

1 month ago | hindi.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

जलवायु परिवर्तन और तपेदिक (टीबी) के बीच परोक्ष संबंध पर अब ध्यान दिया जाने लगा है, क्योंकि विकासशील देशों में इस बीमारी के सबसे ज्यादा मामले सामने आते हैं। मॉडल किए गए अध्ययन और समीक्षाएं टीबी के लिए जलवायु-संवेदनशील संक्रमण को जिम्मेदार ठहरा रही हैं। जानकार कहते हैं कि जलवायु परिवर्तन और तपेदिक के कारण खतरा झेल रहे लोग दुनिया के दक्षिण और उत्तर दोनों में सबसे कमजोर तबकों में शामिल हैं। वैज्ञानिकों का कहना है कि दुनिया भर में तापमान में बढ़ोतरी का दुष्प्रभाव टीबी पर भी दिख रहा है जिस पर अब तक...

Mar 17, 2025 | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

Indirect links between climate change and tuberculosis, both of which impact developing countries most, are beginning to gain attention. Modelling studies and reviews are pointing to tuberculosis as a climate-sensitive infection. Experts say people at risk due to climate change and tuberculosis are among the most vulnerable sections of society in both the Global South and North.

Feb 24, 2025 | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

India is witnessing outbreaks of Guillane-Barré syndrome since end-January. The suspect Campylobacter is known to survive in harsh environments. Earlier studies point towards a rise in climate-associated food-borne pathogen outbreaks across the globe. See All Key Ideas In mid-February, parts of India witnessed a second spurt this year in cases of Guillane-Barré syndrome, a nerve condition causing nerve pain and sometimes paralysis, along with difficulties in breathing and swallowing.

Feb 21, 2025 | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

With increasing concerns about marine pollution, there’s a need for a national marine litter policy (NMLP) in India, scientists say. In a 2024 study, researchers listed policies and strategies to address marine litter pollution which included measures to address both land and sea-based sources of marine litter. Other experts emphasise the need for more focus on Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG).