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Sal forests in Madhya Pradesh face 'alarming' die-off to borer infestation; 100,000 trees may be at risk

India, Dec. 5 -- Forest workers in Dindori are marking thousands of sal trees damaged by an aggressive borer infestation. Local assessments suggest the number of affected trees could reach 100,000 - ... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 4, 2025)

India, Dec. 5 -- SC directs Uttar Pradesh to clarify land handover status and timeline for the Khoda-Makanpur STP. CPCB and UP-SPCB ordered to collect fresh samples from eight STPs and wetlands withi... Read More


Maharashtra mandates 5-7% bamboo biomass blending in thermal power plants

India, Dec. 5 -- Maharashtra has mandated a 5-7% bamboo biomass blend in coal plants. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, create new markets for bamboo and support the state's climate goals. Th... Read More


1TW by 2035: CEA submits decade-long power sector blueprint, rolling demand projections

India, Dec. 5 -- India is set to surpass 1 terawatt of installed power capacity by 2034-35, according to new projections. CEA's national electricity plan includes projections up to 2070. The strateg... Read More


Becoming human in southern Africa: What ancient hunter-gatherer genomes reveal

India, Dec. 5 -- Ancient hunter-gatherers in southern Africa were among the earliest modern humans, with genetic roots tracing back 300,000 years. New genetic research reveals the unique biological a... Read More


Tuberculosis elimination in India: With days left for the national target, are we any close?

India, Dec. 5 -- India, despite being a rapidly growing economy, continues to grapple with a high burden of TB. The National Strategic Plan for TB Elimination aims for eradication by 2025 but the cou... Read More


Irrigation water and drought fuel rising human-elephant conflict

India, Dec. 4 -- Droughts and irrigation ponds in Odisha are drawing elephants into farmlands. Traditional migratory routes have been blocked by encroachment and land-use change. Research shows wate... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 3, 2025)

India, Dec. 4 -- NGT examines a petition challenging a proposed industrial estate located just 30 metres from the Rambiara river in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir. Applicant warns the estate falls within t... Read More


What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI's energy demand?

India, Dec. 4 -- Small modular reactors (SMR) are emerging as a potential solution to meet the rising energy demands of AI-driven data centers. These compact nuclear plants offer consistent power wit... Read More


How European colonisation has created more animal hybrids

India, Dec. 4 -- European colonization has accelerated animal hybridization by moving species beyond their native ranges, leading to increased genetic diversity. A study on Australian dingoes reveals... Read More