Environment

Forest cover in Himalayan states decline at 902 sq km last year, including North East: India Report

According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, the forest cover in the 140 hill districts of the country has shown a decrease of 902 sq km with all eight states of the northeast region is also showing a decline.

5 days ago

Alia Bhatt named PETA's 2021 Person of the Year for advocating nature-friendly products

Actress Alia Bhatt, who had invested in Phool which makes vegan leather out of discarded temple flowers, is also known for advocating nature-friendly and vegan products.

22 days ago

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

In Maharashtra, several districts experienced temperatures in single digit, with Gadchiroli shivering at 7.4 degree Celsius. The Indian Met Department has attributed the change to cold winds blowing from North East

29 days ago

UP govt pardons life of 1,137 trees for Mathura road project; SC approves felling of over 1800 trees [details]

After telling the UP Government to make zig-zag roads last December to avoid the felling of trees for the Krishna Govardhan Road Project; last week, the Supreme Court of India ceded and granted the government permission to cut over 1800 trees as against the initial figure of 2940, albeit on certain conditions.

Dec 13, 2021

Possibility of thunder lightning today in Delhi-NCR: IMD

According to (IMD) India Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of thunder and lightning in Delhi-NCR and partly cloudy sky on Wednesday in Delhi.The air quality is likely to remain in the 'Very Poor' category. PM2.5 to be the predominant pollutant.

Dec 1, 2021

K'taka rain creates havoc, death toll reaches 24; crops in 5L hectares destroyed

Rains cause havoc in Karnataka,State on high alert.24 persons lost their lives due to tragedies related to the heavy rainfall.Around 5 lakh hectares of agricultural crops were destroyed.

Nov 22, 2021

Bengaluru to witness heavy rainfall till Tuesday, predicts IMD

According to the India Meteorological Department there would be heavy rainfall in coastal Karnataka districts till Tuesday.Cloudy weather is predicted throughout the day in Bengaluru with 20 to 25 degree Celsius temperature.

Nov 15, 2021

We have to wear masks even at home: CJI N.V. Ramana on Delhi's hazardous air quality

During a special hearing on Saturday, a three-judge bench comprising CJI Ramana, Justices Chandrachud and Surya Kant, heard a plea by 17-year-old Delhi student Aditya Dubey concerning rising levels of air pollution. The bench asked the government to ensure immediate steps to improve the air quality in the capital city as lives continue to be at stake.

Nov 13, 2021

As pollution chokes Delhi, SC suggests 2-day lockdown immediately

On Saturday ,the Supreme Court took a serious view of the severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR and a 2 day lockdown was announced inorder to bring down the severe air pollution levels.

Nov 13, 2021

Delhi temperature dips to 13 degrees; expect 10 degrees in coming days: IMD

According to IMD (India Meteorological Department) The minimum temperature in Delhi dipped to 13 degrees Celsius and the air quality in Delhi-NCR is likely to fluctuate between 'severe' and the higher end of the 'very poor'.

Nov 9, 2021

Half the world's fossil fuel assets will be worthless by 2036, says study

There is a massive drop in demand for fossil fuels like oil and gas which will affect the geo political landscape. Study says countries that are slow to decarbonise will suffer but early movers will profit.

Nov 6, 2021

India's stance at COP 26: Why the country rejected calls for net-zero carbon emissions

After China and the US, India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. At the conference, India aims to push wealthier nations to transfer technology to help deal with fallout from global warming

Nov 1, 2021

Australia's special trade envoy Tony Abbott during a meeting in New Delhi

Shoot a mail to any tree in Melbourne! Trees have ID numbers, email; People often write love notes

Melbourne's Urban Forest and Ecology Team's interactive map makes it possible for citizens to find out about any tree in the council area, its genus and age by just clicking on it. The most popular tree, reportedly, is about 80-year-old Golden Elm tree

Oct 28, 2021

40 members from four Naga village communities signed the agreement for saving endangered turtle and tortoise species in their area

Four Naga villages, TSA India vow to save endangered Asian Giant Tortoise [details]

Currently, conservationists fear that only a few hundred individuals of the Asian Giant Tortoise species are surviving throughout its range in Northeast India.

Oct 26, 2021

India vows to mainstream biodiversity across all sectors

Biodiversity: Over 100 nations adopt Kunming Declaration, Japan increases fund

The landmark post-2020 global biodiversity framework is expected to be approved in May 2022, following official discussions in January 2022.

Oct 14, 2021

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