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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.

India-Bhutan Cooperation on Trans-Boundary Rivers Advances

Recent developments in February 2026 saw India and Bhutan strengthen their partnership on managing shared river resources. Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water...

 March 2, 2026

Climate Change Threatens Nilgiri Wood Pigeon Habitat

Recent research marks the severe impact of climate change on the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii), an endemic bird of the Western Ghats. The study reveals that by...

 March 2, 2026

Amur Falcons Wintering in Africa

Three Amur falcons tagged with satellite transmitters in Manipur are now spending their winter migration period across three African countries. The birds, named Ahu, Alang and Apapang, were...

 March 2, 2026

Microplastics in Bottled Water Raise Health Concerns

Recent studies in India reveal widespread contamination of bottled drinking water by microplastics and chemical additives. This challenges the popular belief that bottled water is inherently safer than...

 February 28, 2026

Carbon Capture and Utilisation – India’s Emerging Green Technology

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) has gained attention in India as a key technology to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. With India being the third-largest emitter globally, CCU...

 February 28, 2026

Floreana Island Giant Tortoises Reintroduced

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago, marking the return of a species that had vanished from the island more...

 February 23, 2026

Star-Shelled Tortoise Rescued in Amrabad Tiger Reserve Fire

A star-shelled tortoise was rescued from a fast-spreading ground fire in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Telangana, where forest staff fought a 20-hour blaze in the Domalapenta range....

 February 23, 2026

Mount Kanlaon Erupts Over Negros Island

Mount Kanlaon, one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes, erupted on Thursday and sent a tall plume of ash and smoke over Negros Island. The eruption triggered fresh...

 February 21, 2026

Smooth-Coated Otters Recorded in Nandhaur Sanctuary

The Uttarakhand Forest Department has officially recorded smooth-coated otters in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time. The rare semi-aquatic mammals were captured through camera traps and mobile...

 February 21, 2026

Indian Grey Hornbill Named Tirupattur Bird

The Indian Grey Hornbill has been selected as the ‘Bird of Tirupattur’ district through a public poll conducted by the Forest Department in Tamil Nadu. The month-long exercise...

 February 20, 2026

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