We can’t plant our way out of climate change Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay’s Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives, and story summaries. Forests with diverse tree species are more resilient to climate extremes…

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"Forests with diverse tree species are more resilient to climate extremes and better at storing carbon...

...these findings reinforce an increasingly evident truth: Biodiversity in reforestation projects confers substantial environmental and economic advantages."

Global offshore oil platforms are among top ocean polluters, report finds Most new oil and gas projects in 2024 were located offshore, where spills can be hard to detect. Researchers at the nonprofit SkyTruth recently published a report identifying the biggest sources of…

Most new oil & gas projects in 2024 were offshore, where spills can be hard to detect. Researchers recently published a report identifying the biggest sources of pollution from offshore oil, including oil leaks, transportation emissions & methane flaring, as well as the most polluted locations.

Trading emissions to help cut air pollution more effectively Industrial plants participating in an air pollution emissions trading scheme in Surat reduced particulate emissions by 20-30%.

3/3 so such a framework would have to be put in place for other dangerous gaseous pollutants too. All of this will be contingent on building a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) that has transparent data and functions well”, she added.

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2/3 Annanya Mahajan spoke to @mongabayindia.bsky.social on how trading emissions can help cut air pollution effectively. "The market is currently focused on PM (particular matter) trading. Air pollution comprises gaseous pollutants in addition to particulate matter,

1/3 “The Gujarat government is considering scaling up the air pollution market and introducing it to other cities, including Ahmedabad. However, replicating this model in other states could be challenging” -

Biocontrol agents as a solution for invasive species Twenty years ago, a rust fungus was shipped in from Trinidad and tested for its ability to control India’s ‘mile-a-minute’ weed invasion.

Key to the success of a classical biocontrol agent is its host specificity. Scientists subject the agent to meticulous testing to ensure that it will not harm unintended targets. Nandita Jayaraj reports.

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The mountain pass that is a morphologic marvel and a scientific paradox [Commentary] The Palakkad Gap is a prominent mountain pass in south India and a significant influencer of weather patterns in the region.

The Palakkad Gap is a prominent mountain pass in south India and a significant influencer of weather patterns in the region as well as a biogeographical boundary affecting species distribution. C.P. Rajendran writes.

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Biocontrol agents as a solution for invasive species Twenty years ago, a rust fungus was shipped in from Trinidad and tested for its ability to control India’s ‘mile-a-minute’ weed invasion.

Apart from mechanical and chemical control methods to tackle invasive plant species, scientists also employ classical biocontrol agents such as fungi. Nandita Jayaraj reports.

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Hello, world! 👋 Mongabay India is excited to join Bluesky.

Through stories from forests, coasts, and cities, we report on the environmental challenges shaping our future — with science at the core and purpose at heart -

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