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Assam project tackles invasive alien plants in elephant habitats, converting cleared biomass into carbon-rich biochar for ecological restoration and conservation.
National Green Tribunal issues notice to Centre over Jal Shakti Ministry's amendment removing construction-free zone tag from Ganga floodplains.
BRICS nations convened in Goa to strengthen cooperation in ocean and polar science, focusing on coastal resilience, joint research, and capacity building.
CMLRE unveils landmark report mapping India's deep-sea fishery resources across its vast EEZ, fueling sustainable Blue Economy and biodiversity conservation with advanced science.
Parliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.
Parliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.
Critiques simplistic views on solar irrigation, advocating diverse models and regional policies to prevent groundwater over-exploitation, reduce emissions, and cut subsidies, urging PM-KUSUM 2.0 refinement.
Supreme Court orders Centre to conduct fresh survey of elephant corridors, asserting states cannot block them over crop damage fears, prioritizing wildlife movement.
CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.
Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.
Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.
Massive oil spill from Minoan Pioneer threatens vital Hara mangrove forests in Persian Gulf, with West Asia conflict hindering crucial cleanup efforts.
Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.
Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube grain export port, damaging infrastructure; Kyiv urgently requests US Patriot missiles amidst escalating conflict and falling grain exports.
Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.
India celebrates World Elephant Day, highlighting Project Elephant's success in conserving 60% of global Asian elephants through habitat protection, scientific monitoring, and community efforts.
New study reveals Ladakh's Zanskar glaciers are slowing and thinning due to climate change, impacting long-term water security in the Indus basin.
India's Asiatic lion population surges to 891 by 2025, marking a significant conservation success under the Project Lion initiative.
Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.
India's Asiatic Lion population surges to 891 by 2025, up from 523 in 2015, showcasing successful conservation efforts and Project Lion's impact.
Ujani reservoir battles invasive fish species decimating native biodiversity and livelihoods, prompting India's first community-driven removal and restocking program.
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