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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.

US States Sue Over FEMA Disaster Mitigation Cuts

The termination of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programme in 2025 has sparked a major legal challenge. A coalition of 20 US states filed a lawsuit...

 July 24, 2025

Afro-Descendant Lands Reduce Deforestation in Latin America

Recent studies reveal Afro-descendant communities in Latin America manage lands with lower deforestation rates. Their ancestral knowledge-based practices protect biodiversity and store vast amounts of carbon. Despite their...

 July 24, 2025

Lantana Camara Invasion Threatens Himachal Pradesh Forests

Lantana camara, an invasive alien plant species, continues to spread rapidly in Himachal Pradesh’s forests. Covering over 3,25,000 hectares, it poses a serious threat to native biodiversity. Despite...

 July 24, 2025

Health Impacts of Land Degradation and Drought

The United Nations released a policy brief in July 2025 denoting the serious health effects caused by land degradation and drought. The document connects environmental damage to a...

 July 23, 2025

Arctic Winter Warming Transforms Svalbard’s Environment

The Arctic, particularly the Svalbard archipelago, is undergoing a rapid and unprecedented transformation in its winter climate. February 2025 recorded temperatures far above historical averages, with frequent above-freezing...

 July 23, 2025

Ambrosia Beetle Threatens Kerala Rubber Plantations

Kerala’s rubber plantations face a severe threat from an invasive ambrosia beetle and its fungal partners. Recent research by the Kerala Forest Research Institute has identified the beetle...

 July 23, 2025

India’s Bird Population Faces Significant Decline

Recent studies have brought into light a worrying decline in many bird species across India. The State of India’s Birds 2023 report, compiled by top research and conservation...

 July 23, 2025

National Clean Air Programme Shows Mixed Results

India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has made progress but fallen short of its ambitious targets. Data from 2024-25 reveals only one in five of the 130 most...

 July 23, 2025

Kerala Launches Mobile Sterilisation Units For Stray Dogs

Kerala is set to introduce mobile Animal Birth Control (ABC) units in 152 blocks. This move aims to control the rising stray dog population and reduce dog attacks...

 July 23, 2025

Risks and Realities of Snake Rescue in India

Snake rescue in India has gained widespread attention due to viral social media videos. Many self-styled rescuers perform risky stunts to gain fame and followers. These acts often...

 July 23, 2025

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