Month: June 2026

Beijing: Reservoirs located in limestone rich regions may play a much larger role in combating climate change than previously believed, according to a new study published in Carbon Research. Scientists have discovered that these reservoirs not only capture significant amounts of carbon but also store it in forms that can remain locked away for long periods. The findings come from a year-long investigation of the Songbaishan Reservoir in China's Guizhou Province, offering fresh insights into how certain freshwater ecosystems contribute to carbon sequestration. Looking Beyond Carbon Burial Rates For decades, scientists have measured how much carbon settles into reservoir sediments to estimate their climate benefits. However, researchers from Guizhou University argue that these calcu...

Delhi air quality improved during the summer months is showing worrying signs of deterioration this year. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has consistently remained in the low to mid-200 range and, on some occasions, has even crossed the 300 mark, prompting concerns among environmental experts and researchers. Historically, such pollution levels have been associated with winter months when crop residue burning, low wind speeds, and temperature inversions trap pollutants close to the ground. However, experts say the current situation points to a growing environmental problem linked to the degradation of the Aravalli mountain range. Meteorologists have identified dust transported from the deserts and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan as a major contributor to the rising pollution levels in Del...