Environment

Greta Thunberg detained in Germany; held by one arm, carried away by three police officers [details]

Earlier while addressing the protestors, Greta Thunberg had called Germany one of the biggest polluters in the world.

13 days ago

Historic UN biodiversity pact text with 2030 vision released: Highlights, Targets and Goals

With 196 nations, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity has near universal participation among countries. The convention seeks to address all threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Dec 23, 2022

Many marine species may go extinct before discovered: Scientists warn at COP15

More than 90 per cent of marine species are undescribed and many may go extinct due to human activity before they are discovered -- the loss of unique, potentially valuable genetic resources resulting in unpredictable effects on global ecosystems essential to human food supplies and climate regulation.

Dec 9, 2022

World's largest volcano in Hawaii erupts after nearly 4 decades

Hawaii engages US National Guard as lava flow reaches critical highway; Tourists flock to witness the rare scene

The world's largest active volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has prompted the US National Guard to help as residents and tourists flock to witness the rare scene.

Dec 7, 2022

As winter sets in, special diet for Lucknow and Kanpur zoo animals

As temperatures plummet in Uttar Pradesh, special arrangements are being made to protect animals and birds from biting cold in the Lucknow and Kanpur zoos.

Dec 1, 2022

World's largest volcano 'Mauna Loa' erupts in Hawaii nearly after 40 years

The world's largest active volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years, authorities said.

Nov 29, 2022

Biodiversity Crisis: Over 160 nations agree to regulate international trade in 500 new wild species

Representatives of more than 160 governments, parties to the Convention on International trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and flora (CITES) have reaffirmed their commitment to address the biodiversity crisis by adopting proposals to regulate international trade in more than 500 new species.

Nov 26, 2022

anxious Leopard mon reunited with her 3 lost cubs

Happy ending: Anxious leopard mom reunites with 3 cubs in 48 hrs

In a happy ending, an anxious female leopard was reunited with her three lost cubs after nearly 48 hours, with some discreet help from the Forest Department, Karad, officials said here on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2022

UN announces satellite-based system to detect methane emissions

As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN on Friday announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions of the climate warming gas and allow governments and businesses to respond.

Nov 11, 2022

Chennai:Commuters wade through flooded road during heavy rains in Chennai on Tuesday November 01,2022

Heavy rains forecast in Chennai, schools shut; Red alert issued

The Tamil Nadu school education department has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai and five other districts on Friday and Saturday following heavy rain foreca

Nov 11, 2022

Not just Delhi, these cities also reeling under very poor air quality [see full list]

This comes amidst several political tussles regarding the air quality deterioration in Delhi. Recently, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai appealed to the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to reduce vehicular emissions on the peripheral expressways.

Nov 9, 2022

Leopard sneaks into residential area attacks people in K'taka dist; caugh

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Environment

Greta Thunberg detained in Germany; held by one arm, carried away by three police officers [details]

Historic UN biodiversity pact text with 2030 vision released: Highlights, Targets and Goals

Many marine species may go extinct before discovered: Scientists warn at COP15

Hawaii engages US National Guard as lava flow reaches critical highway; Tourists flock to witness the rare scene

As winter sets in, special diet for Lucknow and Kanpur zoo animals

World's largest volcano 'Mauna Loa' erupts in Hawaii nearly after 40 years

Biodiversity Crisis: Over 160 nations agree to regulate international trade in 500 new wild species

Happy ending: Anxious leopard mom reunites with 3 cubs in 48 hrs

UN announces satellite-based system to detect methane emissions

Heavy rains forecast in Chennai, schools shut; Red alert issued

Not just Delhi, these cities also reeling under very poor air quality [see full list]

Efforts on to capture tiger, leopard that killed domestic animals in popular hill station Ooty

5 lions break free of enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo

Experts link cancer with air pollution, warn about air quality in cities

Ahead of Diwali, air quality deteriorates in Delhi, Stage 2 of GRAP to come into effect

Market enthusiasm fades after a brief post-budget rally; Sensex down at 59,900, Nifty hovers around 17,700

Budget 2023-24: No tax on personal Income Tax up to Rs 7 lakh [Details]

Budget 2023-24: Tourism, travel infra get boost, 50 tourist destinations to be developed