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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states - here's what to watch for in 2026

India, Jan. 7 -- Despite progress in renewable energy, fossil fuel production persists. The US is advocating for continued fossil fuel use. COP30 highlighted the geopolitical energy debate. Brazil ... Read More


'Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!' Iranian unrest is about more than economy - protesters reject Islamic Republic's whole rationale

India, Jan. 7 -- Protests sweeping Iran have revived the chant "Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, I sacrifice my life for Iran" While triggered by economic hardship, the slogan reflects a deeper rejection of... Read More


Americans generally like wolves - except when we're reminded of our politics

India, Jan. 7 -- Despite the divisive portrayal of wolf conservation in the US, surveys reveal that most Americans, including those in conservative states, hold positive views of wolves. Research ind... Read More


India's power shift enters utilisation phase as renewables surge, coal holds energy backbone

India, Jan. 7 -- India's electricity system has moved decisively beyond chronic shortages into a more complex phase of managing utilisation, grid stress and industrial self-generation, as rapid renewa... Read More


Sundarbans development debate deepens amid Centre-Bengal mudslinging

India, Jan. 7 -- Recently, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav criticised West Bengal for mismanaging development in the Sundarbans, He called for a tourism boost in the area. State ministers countered, ... Read More


Union government removes financial and ecological obligations on private plantations in forest areas

India, Jan. 7 -- India's environment ministry has amended forest conservation rules to allow private plantations in forest areas without paying key environmental levies The change removes requirement... Read More


Feathers in furnace: Birds at the risk of urban heat

India, Jan. 6 -- The first victims of India's growing heat crisis are often the ones we overlook. Urban India is noticeably warming, and the mornings are quieter in many built-up neighbourhoods. Scie... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 5, 2026)

India, Jan. 6 -- VCI Chemical Industries' forest land allotment under scrutiny for violation. Road contractor's illegal muck dumping threatens Beas River ecology. RSPCB intensifies monitoring, penal... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 6, 2026)

India, Jan. 6 -- VCI Chemical Industries' forest land allotment under scrutiny for violation. Road contractor's illegal muck dumping threatens Beas River ecology. RSPCB intensifies monitoring, penal... Read More


Venezuela: As the US eyes the Guiana Shield's minerals, can a peak in it which inspired sci-fi remain unscathed?

India, Jan. 6 -- The United States has its eyes on the vast mineral wealth of Venezuela. Its Orinoco belt holds the biggest oil reserves while the Guiana Shield holds some of the biggest gold deposits... Read More