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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.

Earth Hour 2025 Observed Across India

Earth Hour was marked in Gwalior and across India with awareness and outreach activities led by WWF-India in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change....

 March 30, 2026

Zojila Pass Avalanche Kills Seven

The death toll in the Zojila Pass avalanche rose to seven after a missing civilian was found dead during a resumed search operation on the Srinagar-Leh highway. The...

 March 30, 2026

Satpura Tiger Reserve Tiger Poisoning Case

A female tiger from Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve was allegedly poisoned to death, triggering the arrest of five people. The decomposed carcass was found buried outside the...

 March 30, 2026

Two Keelback Snakes Recorded in India

India’s reptile fauna has gained two new additions with the first recorded presence of the Rakhine Keelback and the Kachin Hills Keelback within Indian territory. The species were...

 March 30, 2026

Japan Earthquake Hits Off Honshu Coast

Japan experienced a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the east coast of Honshu, its largest island, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The tremor follows another smaller quake...

 March 28, 2026

Microplastic Pollution and Ecological Risks in Chennai Beaches

Recent research from V.O. Chidambaram College reveals the presence of microplastics, especially nylon fibres, in Chennai’s beach sediments. Though the abundance is low compared to global beaches, the...

 March 27, 2026

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Restoration in India

Recent Supreme Court rulings in India have transformed environmental spending under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from optional charity to a constitutional obligation. This shift stems from the neglect...

 March 26, 2026

NBA Launches Biodiversity Internship Programmes

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has expanded its capacity-building efforts through short-term and long-term internship programmes for students and young professionals. These initiatives aim to strengthen biodiversity conservation,...

 March 26, 2026

Climate Change Debate – Ocean Heat and Energy Imbalance

Recent research published in 2026 questioned key climate change data, claiming that ocean heat content and Earth's energy imbalance are nearly zero. This challenges the widely accepted view...

 March 25, 2026

UNESCO Flags Aghanashini-Vedavathi River Link

UNESCO has responded to a representation opposing the proposed Aghanashini-Vedavathi river-linking project in Karnataka and advised that any such development must comply with World Heritage Conservation norms. The...

 March 25, 2026

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