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In contempt of its own order

India, Jan. 16 -- The SUpreme Court passed orders on the definition of the Aravallis on November 20, 2025, stating that landforms above 100 m in the range will be considered as Aravalli hills. This wa... Read More


Global power struggles over the ocean's finite resources call for creative diplomacy

India, Jan. 16 -- Oceans underpin global trade, food security and jobs, but are increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalry Climate change is opening new shipping routes, intensifying competition ove... Read More


What lies beneath Antarctica? Alpine landscape, deep valleys, shows new map

India, Jan. 16 -- Researchers unveiled a detailed map of Antarctica's landscape beneath ice sheets. It reveals diverse terrains such as alpine valleys and deeply eroded troughs. Map was created usin... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 15, 2026)

India, Jan. 16 -- The National Green Tribunal has sought reports on an illegally operated open garbage depot in Jaipur, citing violations of solid waste management rules The tribunal flagged risks to... Read More


Source of Nipah infection in West Bengal still unclear as investigators examine possible Bangladesh link

India, Jan. 16 -- The source of the Nipah infection in West Bengal remains unconfirmed, with two possible routes under investigation Officials are examining exposure to bat-contaminated date palm sap... Read More


Exclusive: Centre may revive small hydropower scheme in Budget 2026 with 1.5 GW target

India, Jan. 15 -- The Union government plans to revive the small hydropower programme in the 2026 Budget, targeting 1.5 GW capacity. This initiative, dormant since 2017, aims to double India's hydro ... Read More


Global clean fuel investment must quadruple to $100 billion a year by 2030 to meet climate goals, WEF warns

India, Jan. 15 -- Global investment in clean fuels stands at about $25 billion a year, far below what is needed to meet climate targets The World Economic Forum says spending must exceed $100 billion... Read More


Livestock surge puts Africa's grasslands under severe strain, study warns

India, Jan. 15 -- As the United Nations prepares to observe 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, a new study warns Africa's grasslands are under growing strain Researchers s... Read More


G Rajkumar (1950-2026): Man who quietly held a movement together and walked the mountains into memory

India, Jan. 15 -- G Rajkumar, a pivotal figure in Kerala's environmental movement, passed away in 2026. He was instrumental in the Save Kurinji Campaign, which protected the shola-grassland ecosystem... Read More


Anxiety in a warming world: My goodbye to Delhi's toxic embrace

India, Jan. 15 -- Across the many landscapes we traverse in life, there's a singular yearning for "home" - more specifically, our hometown. Many of us dream of retiring where we grew up. I did too. Af... Read More