environment

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Biodegradable plastics: A green promise or a complex environmental challenge?

Biodegradable plastics represent a small but growing fraction of global plastic production, offering a potential solution to pervasive plastic waste despite their own environmental complexities

Huge achievement! India hits major clean-energy milestone 5 years ahead of schedule

The country crosses 50 per cent energy production via non-fossil fuel sources in 2025, half a decade ahead of the 2030 target

'Greenwave': More than 37 crore saplings planted in Uttar Pradesh, 52 crore set as plantation target

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath himself planted saplings of neem, peepal and banyan in Ayodhya, at an orchard named Triveni

AI-powered air quality sensors in Uttar Pradesh reveal disturbing pollution trend

IIT Kanpur and IBM jointly develop an Artificial Intelligence-powered air quality sensor system to tackle pollution, covering most of UP

Most poisonous mushrooms in the world

No more milk packets, disposable flower containers: All plastic to be banned at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

‘Plastic Free Dham’ steps up initiative from August 10, as no form of plastic to be allowed inside the Kashi Vishwanath Dham premises.

State trees of all eight Northeast Indian states!