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The environment encompasses all living and non-living things around us. It includes air, water, and land. Human activities impact the environment significantly. Pollution and deforestation are major concerns. Conservation efforts aim to protect natural resources. Sustainable practices promote a healthier planet. Awareness of environmental issues is crucial. Education can drive change. A balanced ecosystem supports life and biodiversity. Protecting the environment benefits future generations.

Hindon River Pollution Crisis And Water Quality

The Hindon River has recently come under severe environmental scrutiny. A five-day research survey in 2026 revealed alarming water quality issues. Tests showed zero dissolved oxygen (DO) at...

 March 19, 2026

Tropical Forest Conservation and Indigenous Rights Debate

The 2025 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, put tropical forest protection back in the global spotlight. The event introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a new finance...

 March 18, 2026

India Plans Solar Panel Waste Recycling

India is preparing for a sharp rise in solar panel waste as installed capacity expands. Estimates suggest that cumulative waste from existing and projected solar installations could reach...

 March 18, 2026

Pesticide Toxicity Rises Across Major Agricultural Economies

Pesticide use is increasing not only in volume but also in toxicity, creating growing risks for biodiversity and human health. A recent global assessment of 625 pesticides shows...

 March 18, 2026

Henckelia monophylla Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh

A rare plant species native to Arunachal Pradesh has been rediscovered after nearly 189 years during a botanical survey in Lohit district. The species, identified as Henckelia monophylla,...

 March 17, 2026

India Submits Seventh National Biodiversity Report

India has submitted its Seventh National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity, ahead of the deadline, underlining its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and fair and...

 March 17, 2026

Climate Adaptation Through Water Security and Governance

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025 marked a turning point in global climate adaptation. For the first time,...

 March 17, 2026

India Submits First Nagoya Protocol Report

India has submitted its First National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising...

 March 17, 2026

UNEP Report on Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines

Unused and expired medicines are emerging as a major environmental and public health concern, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) guidance document on safe disposal....

 March 17, 2026

Illegal Wetland Excavation Near Deepor Beel

Illegal earth cutting from a wetland linked to Deepor Beel has continued in the Satmile area of Guwahati despite prohibitory orders, court restrictions, and forest department regulations. Residents...

 March 16, 2026

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