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India's Southwest Monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit, lowest since 2015, influenced by El Nino, with October also predicted below normal.
UN declaration addresses rising sea levels; India faces significant coastal erosion, requiring urgent policy and legislative action for climate migrants and infrastructure.
Union Environment Minister launches National Coastal Mission 2.0 guidelines with ₹767 crore outlay to boost coastal resilience and blue economy by 2031.
Global study reveals ancient grasslands, once destroyed, never fully regenerate, impacting biodiversity and carbon storage, urging India for a national restoration policy.
Uttarakhand launches its first real-time glacial lake early-warning system at high-risk Vasundhara Tal, Chamoli, to mitigate devastating GLOF risks.
Central Water Commission reports India's water reserves at 70% capacity, a 10-year low, amidst below-normal monsoon and drought declarations.
UN General Assembly approves landmark declaration ensuring statehood, sovereign rights, and maritime zones for low-lying nations threatened by sea-level rise.
New underwater excavations off ancient Chola port city Poompuhar reveal significant West Asian trade links and evidence of a submerged city.
Karnataka Legislature unanimously rejects Kasturirangan report for Western Ghats ESA, demanding a physical survey and citing livelihood impacts on local communities.
Karnataka faces mounting pressure to accept Western Ghats ESA framework, balancing farmer livelihoods and conservation, as other states advance implementation.
US secures expanded military access in Greenland through a new security deal with Denmark, bolstering Arctic strategy against China and Russia.
Super El Niño projected to cause 15,800 heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027, warns Climate Impact Lab.
Himalayan disasters like rock-ice avalanches and debris flows, exacerbated by deglaciation, demand robust cross-border early warning systems and community trust for effective mitigation.
India's successful rhino conservation strategy boosts population to over 4,000, expanding range and restoring critical grassland habitats by 2031.
A diminutive wild cat, Tilcayo (Leopardus tilcayo), identified as a new species in Bolivia's cloud forest, marking the first such discovery in over a century.
Scientists rethink strategies against rising drug-resistant fungal infections like Candida auris, driven by global warming and genetic evolution, challenging current antifungal treatments.
Experts warn of a 'Super El Niño' causing devastating impacts on India's environment, agriculture, and livelihoods, urging scientific preparedness for climate resilience.
Ladakh's autonomy debate intensifies, linking constitutional safeguards to land, water security, and ecological preservation amidst calls for greater local governance.
Indian-born cheetah delivers four healthy cubs at Kuno National Park, boosting Project Cheetah's population to 56, marking a significant conservation milestone.
India's deep-sea exploration raises critical questions about environmental responsibility and the ethical dilemma of exploiting poorly understood ocean ecosystems for mineral wealth.
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