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July 12, 2026
‘El Niño poses biggest threat to central India’: Sivananda Damodara Pai
Sivananda Damodara Pai, head of Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, outlines crucial climate-smart adaptation strategies and lessons from past events to mitigate risks for farmers
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June 06, 2026
‘Hail HYDRAA’: Reclaimed asset value by agency crosses ₹1 lakh crore
Hyderabad’s land-asset watchdog recently rescued and fenced ₹30,000 crore worth of government land near Financial District
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June 05, 2026
Pied Hornbill feeds Grey Hornbill chicks in rare Lodhi Garden phenomenon
The unusual interaction between the two hornbill species at Delhi's Lodhi Gardens has sparked widespread interest, both online and offline
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June 04, 2026
Why tyre retreading is crucial for economic, environmental sustainability in India
Tyre retreading is a highly practical and environmentally beneficial form of circular manufacturing, extending tyre life by replacing only the tread
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June 04, 2026
World Environment Day 2026: Theme, history, significance as UNEP launches 'Dance challenge'
Ahead of June 5's events, GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian musician Alok is now UNEP's Global Goodwill Ambassador
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June 04, 2026
World Environment Day 2026: Quotes, slogans, and messages for posters and WhatsApp wishes as June 5 looms
World Environment Day in 2026 focuses on climate change—on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and the signals we choose to send in response
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June 04, 2026
World Environment Day: How India’s airports are becoming global flag bearers for net zero
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi have Level 5 certification from the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme
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May 29, 2026
Isha Foundation says 13.4 crore trees planted under Cauvery Calling, sets 1.2 crore target for 2026–27
Envisioned by Isha Foundation’s founder Sadhguru, the initiative aims to facilitate the plantation of 242 crore trees across the Cauvery basin
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May 10, 2026
Why India is betting big on hydrogen buses
India's hydrogen ambition is taking flight with green buses operating in the challenging high-altitude cold desert of Ladakh and pilot projects across the plains
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April 21, 2026
World Earth Day 2026: An ISRO scientist who helped build India’s Antarctic base wants to tell you about it
The National Science Centre in Delhi is hosting a free event for students, with a lecture from one of India’s most decorated polar explorers on April 22
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March 15, 2026
How an 11-year-old girl stumbled into the discovery of the largest marine reptile ever known
Researchers have identified the Ichthyotitan severnensis discovery as the largest known reptile to have ever existed on earth
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March 09, 2026
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates Bum-Rukn-ud-Dowla Lake complex: Why it matters
Encroachment removal paves way for Hyderabad's lake revival; Night economy hubs proposed
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December 24, 2025
'Will protect entire Aravallis': Centre imposes 'complete ban' on new mining leases
This prohibition applies uniformly across the entire Aravalli landscape and is intended to preserve the integrity of the range, the environment ministry said
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December 24, 2025
Net zero by 2070: India picking up momentum, but 2026 will be crucial
The year 2025 marked the first compliance period of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
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December 22, 2025
‘Wrong to conclude mining allowed below 100 metres’: Centre amid 'Save Aravalli' protests
There is massive outrage against the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine what makes up the Aravalli mountain range located in the northwestern part of India
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December 22, 2025
Aravallis back in Supreme Court spotlight as activist seeks review of ‘100-metre rule’
Environmental activist and lawyer urges apex court to revisit latest definition of Aravalli hills and mountain range
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December 22, 2025
The uphill battle for Aravalli range: Crossing the valley between research and policy
A quick explainer on what the union government says in comparison to what peer-reviewed research says about the Aravallis
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December 21, 2025
Why the SC’s redefinition of the Aravalli Range is a threat to life in north India
A Supreme Court decision to redefine the Aravalli hills, excluding those under 100 meters, has sparked massive outrage. Environmentalists and politicians warn that this could lead to devastating illegal mining, increased pollution in Delhi, and irreversible ecological damage
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December 04, 2025
Study proves PET bottle nanoplastics toxic to gut bacteria; Could this trigger a ban in India?
New research reveals that the impact of PET bottle-derived nanoplastics or PBNPs did not just stop at the gut; it spread to the lungs, and even DNA
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November 30, 2025
Revitalising open natural ecosystems through India's National Red List Assessment initiative
The Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment outlines a roadmap for a nationally coordinated, science-based system to assess and monitor the conservation status of the country’s species
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October 29, 2025
Second cloud seeding trial in Delhi cancelled after first failed to bring rain, IIT Kanpur announces. Why did it fail?
Delhi's cloud seeding attempt on Tuesday failed to bring rain and reduce the smog due to insufficient moisture in the clouds. The second attempt planned for today has been cancelled
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August 27, 2025
From firewalls to forests: The surprising eco-power of good cybersecurity
Your digital defence has a green side! Auditor Manisha Ahra articulates the risks and challenges in cybersecurity and explores its impact on the environment.
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August 02, 2025
Clouds carry heavy metals to Indian mountains, pose health risks: Study
The heavy metals transported include Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), and Zinc (Zn), presenting risks of both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic diseases and even developmental disorders.
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August 01, 2025
Radioactive wasp nest discovered at old US nuclear weapons site in South Carolina
The US Department of Energy released a report that said that they discovered a radioactive wasp nest near a nuclear waste facility in South Carolina. The nest, which was found to have ten times more radiation than permitted levels, has been disposed of. Officials say that there is no leakage or danger to the environment or the public
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July 30, 2025
INTERVIEW | After Mundakkai: Expert who predicted Wayanad landslides last year flags more high-risk regions
On the first anniversary of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster that shook Kerala, C.K. Vishnudas spoke to THE WEEK about vulnerable areas, as well as lessons learned by both the administration and the people of Wayanad, in terms of disaster preparedness.
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