Ecological Collapse of the Salton Sea
Salton Sea is a lake in southern California. It has become polluted as a result of agricultural runoff, sewage & other forms of pollution.
Indian Vultures Crisis Leading to Increased Incidence of Rabies
In the 1990s, a dramatic decline in the population of vultures in India was observed. This decline was eventually linked to the widespread use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac in livestock. Diclofenac is a painkiller that is commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in cattle and other animals. However, when vultures consume the […]
Bhopal Gas Tragedy
The Bhopal gas leak remains one of the worst industrial disasters in history, and it has had lasting impact.