The idea of releasing millions of mosquitoes into the environment might sound like the plot of a science-fiction movie. However, scientists believe this unusual strategy could become one of the most effective tools in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Through its Debug project, Google’s parent company Alphabet is exploring the release of up to 64 million mosquitoes carrying a naturally occurring bacterium called Wolbachia in parts of California and Florida.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, India achieved a significant environmental milestone with the inclusion of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary in the prestigious Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
