Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The summer of 2025 witnessed an unusual marine event along several Spanish coastlines. Tiny blue dragons, a species of sea slug known scientifically as "Glaucus atlanticus", appeared in...
Recent heavy monsoon rains have caused the Ghaggar River to cross danger levels in Punjab’s Mohali and Patiala districts. Floodgates at Sukhna Lake were opened to manage water...
India recently conducted deep-sea dives in the Atlantic Ocean as part of preparations for the Samudrayaan Project. This ambitious initiative aims to send humans to depths of 6,000...
India continues to rely heavily on coal for power generation despite growing renewable energy adoption. Coal and lignite accounted for 73% of power in 2022-23 and are expected...
Access to safe water and sanitation remains a critical challenge worldwide. A 2025 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) marks...
Recent research reveals that the economic damage caused by invasive non-native plants and animals worldwide exceeds $2.2 trillion. The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, used data...
Recent studies reveal a slowdown in the rate of Arctic sea ice loss over the past two decades. This pause does not indicate a reversal or recovery of...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to expand its wastewater surveillance programme to cover 10 viruses across 50 cities over the next six months. This...
The recent discussions in Geneva on a global plastics treaty have brought into light deep divisions among nations. The debate over banning single-use plastics and limiting polymer production...
Haryana officially notified its definition of "forest" following Supreme Court instructions. This move aims to clarify forest boundaries for legal and environmental governance. However, the definition has sparked...
