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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.

Ruddy Shelduck Conservation in Ladakh

A community-led conservation effort in Ladakh is helping protect the ruddy shelduck, also known as the Brahminy duck, India’s only known breeding site for the species. In Mudh...

 March 5, 2026

Oleum Gas Leak in Palghar Industrial Unit

A major leak of hazardous oleum gas at a chemical factory in Boisar MIDC, Palghar district, Maharashtra, triggered the evacuation of more than 2,600 people, including around 1,600...

 March 5, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Expands Green Cover Through Plantation Drive

Uttar Pradesh has intensified its plantation-led environmental campaign as part of its broader aim to become a green state. Over the past nine years, more than 242 crore...

 March 5, 2026

Heat Stress Crisis Among India’s Garment Workers

Recent studies reveal a severe heat stress crisis in India’s garment industry. Workers face extreme indoor temperatures that endanger their health and productivity. The problem is worsening due...

 March 5, 2026

Wild Banana Diversity Study in Nagaland

Nagaland University has carried out a detailed study on the genetic diversity of Musa sikkimensis, a wild banana species native to the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India. The...

 March 5, 2026

Eco-Friendly Holi Campaign by MoEFCC

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched an eco-friendly Holi campaign across Eco-Clubs under its Environment Education Programme. The initiative promotes safe, sustainable and nature-based...

 March 5, 2026

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts Indian Bison Fest

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha is set to host the second edition of the two-day Indian Bison Fest on 8 March at Zeropoint. The event will show the...

 March 3, 2026

Varanasi Sets World Record in Plantation Drive

Varanasi has entered the Guinness World Records after planting 2,51,446 saplings in one hour during a mega plantation drive at Sujabad Domari in Uttar Pradesh. The achievement surpassed...

 March 3, 2026

India’s Steel Plants and SO2 Standards

India’s steel sector is facing renewed scrutiny over sulphur dioxide emissions, weak monitoring, and the absence of national standards for several plant stacks. A recent health impact assessment...

 March 3, 2026

Forest Owlet Spotted in Kuno National Park

The Forest Owlet, a rare bird endemic to central India, has been recorded in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh after a long gap of more than a...

 March 2, 2026

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