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 Assam Forest Division has recently initiated a comprehensive genetic analysis of rhino horn samples collected from over 2,500 horns. These horns were mostly destroyed in 2021 as...
Europe is rapidly removing river barriers to restore natural aquatic ecosystems. In 2024, twenty-three countries dismantled 542 barriers, the highest annual number since the effort began in 2020....
Recent government records reveal that over 8,500 hectares of forest land were approved for clearing in the first half of 2025. This clearance occurred despite a Supreme Court...
The Mediterranean Sea is experiencing an unprecedented marine heatwave in 2025. Temperatures are up to eight degrees Celsius above normal for this time of year. Scientists describe this...
Heat domes have recently caused record-breaking temperatures across the eastern United States. This phenomenon has also affected Europe and China, disrupting daily life and agriculture. Heat domes are...
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recently called for a thorough review of the guidelines governing Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around protected areas in...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Frontiers report titled "The Weight of Time". It marks the rising dangers of extreme heat and legacy chemical pollution,...
Recent research by Indian scientists has uncovered that the Kashmir Valley, known for its cool Mediterranean climate, was once a warm, humid subtropical region. This discovery is based...
Agra, once burdened by a toxic landfill, has achieved a landmark transformation. The city’s municipal corporation, guided by the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, has turned a former...
The early hours of Tuesday in 2025 saw devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa district of Nepal. The floods claimed at least nine lives and left...
