Sustainability refers to meeting present needs without compromising future generations. It encompasses environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Sustainable practices promote resource conservation and reduce waste. They aim to protect ecosystems and biodiversity. In India, sustainability is crucial due to its diverse cultures and rich natural resources. Efforts include renewable energy initiatives and sustainable agriculture. These practices support long-term growth and community well-being.
A new orchid species has been discovered in Kanthalloor and Marayoor in Kerala’s Idukki district. The plant belongs to the Diplozentrum genus, which is restricted to the southern...
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada district is emerging as leopard habitat after being declared Maoist-free. Forest officials say improved security has allowed better wildlife monitoring, stronger habitat management...
Phosphorus is essential for crop growth, but decades of fertiliser use have left many agricultural soils with excess nutrient build-up. This hidden reserve, often called legacy phosphorus, can...
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, replacing the 2016 framework. The rules will come into full effect...
A new plant species, Hoya nagaensis, has been recorded from the high-altitude forests of Nagaland. The discovery adds to evidence that the North East region is a major...
The pygmy hog, scientifically known as Porcula salvania, is the smallest and rarest wild pig species in the world. It survives only in the tall wet grasslands of...
India is facing a growing end-of-life vehicle crisis, with the number of ELVs projected to rise sharply by 2030. A recent assessment marks that India’s testing, deregistration and...
Arunachal Pradesh has added another flowering plant to its biodiversity record with the formal identification of Strobilanthes riteshii, a species from the family Acanthaceae. The discovery was made...
The Tamil Nadu forest department has begun a one-year scientific study on the Madras Hedgehog, a rare mammal locally known as Mulleli, in the Theri forests of Thoothukudi...
India has recorded two new species of extremely rare ant flies, strengthening the case for conserving both urban forests and biodiversity hotspots. The species, Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon...
