Environment & Ecology

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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
20 Feb, 2026

Time lost in litigation gives Arunachal project 11-year extension of green clearance, Pg15

Arunachal's 1750 MW Demwe project receives 11-year green clearance extension despite environmental concerns and litigation history.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Feb, 2026

Loggerhead turtles facing threats from climate change, PgII

Climate change threatens loggerhead turtles: Reduced egg production, smaller size, and altered breeding patterns observed in West Africa.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Feb, 2026

South African cheetah gives birth to three cubs in Kuno, Pg14

Kuno National Park welcomes three new cheetah cubs, boosting India's cheetah population to 38, marking ninth successful litter.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
19 Feb, 2026

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Feb, 2026

As US retreats on climate, India must step up, Pg13

US revokes 'Endangerment Finding,' signaling potential fossil fuel resurgence; India urged to lead green tech innovation globally.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT greenlights ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with environmental norms amid ecological concerns and local objections.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

SC to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime, Pg12

Supreme Court reconsiders ex post facto environmental clearances amid concerns over legality and project impacts, scheduling detailed hearing on February 25.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Feb, 2026

How district cooling can ease India’s climate and urban planning troubles, Pg9

District cooling systems offer India a sustainable solution to rising cooling demands, reducing emissions and easing grid pressure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Feb, 2026

Transitioning to green steel, Pg7

India's green steel transition faces hurdles; public procurement, fiscal support, and verified disclosures are crucial for decarbonizing the steel sector.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears Great Nicobar, cites 'strategic' role, no 'good ground' to interfere, Pg3

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project citing strategic importance and adequate environmental safeguards, dismissing concerns over ecological damage and ICRZ violations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Feb, 2026

Hot air, Pg6

Trump administration revokes 'endangerment finding,' weakening vehicle emission norms, risking global EV transition and potentially influencing India's fuel efficiency standards.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Feb, 2026

Garbage City (Large, open structures on the road, with trash spilling onto the streets — these are Delhi’s infamous dhalaos or garbage collection points. They were to be removed from the city by 2024, but at least 500 continue to remain operationa..., Pg4

Delhi's Dhalaos: 500+ mini-dumpyards persist despite 2024 removal deadline, exposing governance gaps and environmental hazards amidst rising waste generation.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Feb, 2026

Polluters must pay to fight climate change, stresses Finance Minister, Pg9

FM Sitharaman advocates 'polluter pays' principle at Munich Security Conference, urging tech sharing and differentiated climate responsibilities among nations.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
15 Feb, 2026

Arunachal's hydel project with impact on 23 lakh trees gets expert panel nod, Pg7

Expert panel greenlights Arunachal's Kamla Hydel Project amid concerns over 23.4 lakh trees to be felled.

Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Feb, 2026

'India has raised its commitment to climate action to 5.6% of GDP', Pg11

India increases climate action spending to 5.6% of GDP, achieving two-thirds of renewable energy targets four years early.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Feb, 2026

RE to dominate India's grid by 2070, but 'structural challenges' pose hurdles, Pg11

NITI Aayog projects India's power sector to be dominated by RE by 2070, aided by nuclear power.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Feb, 2026

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump administration revokes EPA's endangerment finding, jeopardizing climate regulations and drawing international condemnation for undermining global climate efforts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Feb, 2026

USEPA, now a voice for climate denialism, Pg13

US EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules, undermining GHG emission limits and endorsing fossil fuels under Trump administration.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Feb, 2026

Will not let anyone touch Aravalli: SC, Pg3

Supreme Court halts Aravalli Zoo Safari project, emphasizing comprehensive review and expert evaluation for Aravalli range protection across states.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Feb, 2026

As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII

Warming Arctic faces ecological threat as thousands of alien plant species invade, potentially transforming the fragile tundra ecosystem.

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