Environment
World Environment Day: India’s Perennial Plastic...
June 5, 2025
A 2024 study published in Nature, a scientific journal, revealed that India is now the world’s largest plastic waste producer, accounting for nearly 20 pc of the global total. According to the study, India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, mo...
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Study calls for natural corridors for black rhinos...
June 4, 2025
A study by University of Glasgow suggests that allowing black rhinos to move freely across their natural habitats, rather than confining them to fenced sanctuaries, could be the best way to protect these critically endangered animals from the hidden genetic dangers of inbreeding....
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Supreme Court slams door on post-facto environment...
May 29, 2025
In a landmark judgment on May 16, the Supreme Court of India decisively barred the central government from granting post-facto or retrospective environmental clearances, an often-criticised practice that allowed industries and developers to legalise projects even after constructi...
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International Biodiversity Day: India’s tale of ...
May 22, 2025
India is a country with vast and varied landscapes, from towering mountains and wide plains to dense forests and long coastlines, it has it all. It is also home to many rivers and freshwater lakes, which help support a rich and diverse range of ecosystems and wildlife. However, o...
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Volks Energie to set up 9 solar photovoltaic power...
May 6, 2025
To support clean energy use, energy storage company Volks Energie will establish15 KWP solar photovoltaic power plants with nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery systems at nine sites along the Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL), managed by gas producer GAIL...
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Increasing threat of heatwaves on Indian economy
May 2, 2025
India has witnessed a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in recent years. In 2024, the country experienced its hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring above 45°C in several regions. In 2025, many parts of India, including Delhi, Rajkot in ...
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From coral reefs to puppet shows: Art making clima...
April 27, 2025
As part of its three-part series, Kri Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation working in the fields of arts, social development, and knowledge creation organised a talk on Climate Change and the Arts, focussing on the integration of art with the pressing global concern of clima...
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Fast fashion runs into sustainable fashion
April 23, 2025
The fashion industry, a cornerstone of global culture and economy, is at a crossroads. On the one side lies fast fashion, a juggernaut of mass production and rapid consumption. On the other hand, sustainable fashion is emerging as a counter-movement, advocating for environmental ...
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Climate Asia to host 4th annual conference in New ...
April 17, 2025
Environmental non-governmental organisation (NGO) Climate Asia is set to host the fourth edition of its annual conference in New Delhi on April 22 with an aim to focus on local leadership in climate action. In a press statement, Climate Asia says that the event, titled Mitti Ki B...
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University of Glasgow researchers develop biodegra...
April 2, 2025
Researchers from the University of Glasgow, a public research university in Scotland, have developed innovative biodegradable soil sensors that could revolutionise agriculture by enhancing crop yields while minimizing electronic waste. In a press statement, the university says th...
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