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Plasticdweep: Lakshadweep's paradise buried under 4,000 tonnes of waste

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- In the first week of September 2025, northern Minicoy island in Lakshadweep woke up to a scene that felt apocalyptic. Black, noxious clouds mushroomed above the horizon, blottin... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 16, 2025)

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Kolar tree felling The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on September 15, 2025, directed concerned authorities to place on record the order of the Tree Officer granting permission f... Read More


Article 2.1c of the Paris Agreement: Rome discussions conclude, common understanding of 'Paris-Aligned' finance flows elusive

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The final workshop of the Sharm el-Sheikh Dialogue on making global finance flows consistent with climate-resilient development pathways concluded in Rome with a stark divide ov... Read More


Kenya, Tanzania albinism community lauds WHO, welcomes addition of sunscreen to essential medicines list

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- After spirited efforts and persistent advocacy by people living with albinism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally, and in a landmark decision, officially added suns... Read More


State of Africa's Environment 2025: Continent will be the most 'climate mobile' in the coming decades, says report

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Africa, the world's youngest continent in terms of population, is also the most 'climate vulnerable'. In the future, it will also become the most 'climate mobile' continent, acc... Read More


All for a global Mutirao against climate change at Belem

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- "Be the change that you wish to see in the world" Mahatma Gandhi It's an established record that 2024 has been the warmest year and the first year that the average global temp... Read More


Solving the world's microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Summary Following the breakdown of global treaty discussions, local governments are stepping up to address the microplastics issue. Key strategies include improving recycling p... Read More


Daily Heat Tracker: Hisar records highest day-time temperature

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Note: Data for capital cities of 27 states (data not available for Goa) and 8 union territories. In certain states where data is not available for the capital city, data for one... Read More


India to add 97 GW of coal by 2035 as regulators seek to steady grid amid renewables surge

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Summary India to add 97 GW of new coal capacity by 2035 for supply reliability CEA warns of "high-risk phase" in energy transition with steep ramping needs Nuclear capacity to... Read More


To make Shimla like Switzerland, we must first learn from the Swiss' careful planning and execution of mountain projects

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Himachal Pradesh, like in 2023, is once again facing the severe brunt of natural disasters this year. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, from June 20 to Septembe... Read More