Environmental policy refers to the guidelines and regulations aimed at protecting the environment. It addresses issues like pollution, conservation, and resource management. Governments create these policies to promote sustainability. They aim to balance economic growth with ecological preservation. Effective environmental policy can lead to improved public health and biodiversity. It also encourages community involvement in environmental stewardship.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to shelve the ₹416.72-crore restoration plan for Dal Lake and instead pursue an in-situ conservation model that allows residents to continue...
Recent discussions surrounding the safety of fluoride in drinking water have intensified. A new study published in January 2025 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)...
Recent studies have revealed a new ant species named Tapinoma onaele in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. This discovery marks the ecological significance of leaf litter in forest...
In an important ruling, the England and Wales High Court dismissed a judicial review application regarding the National Adaptation Programme 3 (NAP3), which outlines the UK government's strategy...
The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act has ignited debate. The Act is positioned as a mechanism to streamline land acquisition for infrastructure projects, yet it...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is actively preparing the seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7). This report aims to equip policymakers with critical insights to...
The urgent need for climate justice has become increasingly apparent as communities reliant on forests face the dual challenges of environmental degradation and socio-economic marginalisation. Recent events, such...
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently approved the Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for ten coastal districts in Kerala. This move allows for...
The Government of India's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for plastic waste management faces scrutiny. A report from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has brought into...
Recent assessments reveal that air quality in Delhi has deteriorated , primarily due to local pollution sources rather than the anticipated external contributions from agricultural stubble burning. The...
