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International Day of Forests 2025: Punjab was not always the land of endless fields; it once had woods

India, March 21 -- The popular perception of Punjab is of a land of endless fields located on flat plains formed by the rivers that give it its name. But this was not always the case. The province, t... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 20, 2025)

India, March 21 -- Build STPs at Ganga stretches with gaps: NMCG to Bihar The state of Bihar has been instructed to prioritise sewage treatment plant (STP) proposals in the Ganga main stem districts t... Read More


Targeted conservation efforts pulled hundreds of species back from the brink, study finds

India, March 21 -- A major global study has revealed that targeted conservation efforts have helped hundreds of animal species avoid extinction-though far more are still in decline. Researchers revie... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 20, 2025): Studies confirm microplastics in humans but health impacts remain unclear

India, March 21 -- Impact of microplastics The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute for Research in Environmental Health has conducted a systematic review of studies on the p... Read More


Nearly 300 million people in Africa faced life-threatening heat in past 3 months: Report

India, March 21 -- Climate change is worsening global heat exposure, with Africa bearing the brunt of its effects, according to a new analysis by Climate Central. It is based on the non-profit's Clima... Read More


Global glacier loss accelerates, Hindu Kush Himalayas hit hardest, UN warns

India, March 21 -- Glaciers across the globe are rapidly thinning, with those in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region experiencing the most dramatic losses due to climate change - retreating 65 per ce... Read More


Solar power in cold desert: Ladakh's new buildings consume more energy; but its unique climatic conditions can rectify this

India, March 21 -- The cold desert region of Ladakh is characterised by harsh winters, minimal rainfall, and sparse vegetation. For centuries, the region's remote location and lack of resources prompt... Read More


Global Forest Vision 2025 outlines urgent actions to protect forests, stop deforestation-linked trade

New Delhi, March 20 -- Despite commitments from 140 governments, forest destruction continues at an alarming rate. In 2023 alone, 6.37 million hectares of forests were lost, an area the size of nine m... Read More


Tamil Nadu Electricity Board to replace old wind turbines with hybrid wind-solar plants

New Delhi, March 20 -- In a significant move towards modernising its renewable energy infrastructure, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has decided to decommission old wind turbines across the s... Read More


Forest rights under siege: Petitioners challenge misrepresentation of FRA ahead of Supreme Court hearing

New Delhi, March 20 -- Civil society members have raised concerns over the misrepresentation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, ahead of a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for April 2, 2025. The hea... Read More