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As told to Parliament (August 7, 2025): Nearly 1,000 plastic waste management units operational till 2024-end

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Some 978 plastic waste management units (PWMUs) were operational till December 5, 2024, Kirti Vardhan Singh, minister of state in the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Cli... Read More


Greater one-horned rhino numbers rise slightly, Javan ones plunge and black rhino numbers increase: State of the Rhino 2024

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The State of the Rhino 2024 report reveals mixed trends in rhino populations worldwide. Greater one-horned rhinos in India and Nepal have seen a slight increase, while Ja... Read More


IUCN-TRAFFIC report praises 'strengthened monitoring and surveillance' for protecting India and Nepal's rhinos from poaching

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The IUCN-TRAFFIC report commends India and Nepal for their enhanced monitoring and surveillance efforts, which have significantly curbed rhino poaching. The report highli... Read More


Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California - a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary A new study reveals that California's wildfire season is starting weeks earlier due to climate change. The northern mountains experiencing a shift of over 10 weeks since ... Read More


As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The Colorado River, a vital water source for millions, faces a crisis as its flow diminishes, prompting states to vie for future water rights. Arizona's proposal to base ... Read More


Fear built the nuclear bomb - only trust can ensure it is never used again

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary The nuclear epoch began with fear, leading to the creation of atomic bombs. Today, the threat of nuclear conflict remains, underscoring the need for trust to prevent thei... Read More


Chinese company Envision Energy successful in designing two-blade turbines in leap for wind power

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary Envision Energy has successfully developed a two-blade turbine that matches the performance of traditional three-blade models. After 500 days of continuous operation, the... Read More


ISRO satellite images reveal the scale of Dharali's destruction: A fan-shaped deposit of sediment and debris

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Summary ISRO satellite images have unveiled the devastating impact of the flood in Dharali village, Uttarakhand, showing a fan-shaped deposit of sediment and debris. The flood al... Read More


Crumbling Himalayas: Uttarakhand flash floods highlight escalating weather disasters

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Summary Flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali town killed at least four, with dozens feared missing, as heavy rain continues to lash the region. Rescue teams, including the Army a... Read More


New proposal by Trump Administration could take teeth away from federal regulation of GHG emissions

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Summary The Trump Administration's proposal to revoke the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions could significantly weaken federal climate regulations. This move c... Read More