Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Invasive species and native 'grassland invaders' threaten Dibru-Saikhowa National Park's grasslands, endangering feral horses and local fauna.

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Ethanol blending faces scrutiny over environmental impact, consumer concerns, and trade implications despite government's push for energy independence and farmer benefits.

How does plastic pollution affect health?, Pg12.

Around 180 countries failed to reach consensus in Geneva on a legally binding UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, exposing deep divisions on whether to address plastic production, its health impacts, and financial support for developing nations.

Scientists turn Escherichia coli bacteria into a mercury sensor , Pg11

Scientists create E. coli-based mercury sensor with genetic engineering, enabling rapid, low-cost detection below WHO safety limits.

Runoff DNA reveals tropical rainforest canopy biodiversity , Pg11

Innovative 'runoff DNA' method unveils hidden biodiversity in tropical rainforest canopies, detecting hundreds of species via rainwater collection and DNA analysis.

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

Uttarkashi's Dharali village vanishes after cloudburst-triggered landslide; dozens missing, infrastructure destroyed, raising concerns about Himalayan construction and ecological fragility.

Yet again, plastic treaty talks end in stalemate , Pg1

Global plastic treaty talks stall again as nations clash over production cuts, jeopardizing UN's 2022 resolution to end plastic pollution.

Only united action can stop the hyacinth’s invasion , Pg10

Water hyacinth invasion threatens Kerala's ecosystem, livelihoods; calls for national policy, incentivized innovation, and united action to combat the menace.

Many reject plastics treaty draft that omits curbs on production , Pg14

Nations clash over plastics treaty draft; majority oppose omitting curbs on production, favouring waste management over source reduction.

Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony , Pg9

African nations challenge China's mining dominance demanding fair deals, environmental protection, and local beneficiation amidst rising scrutiny and policy changes.

The decline in bird populations in tropics due to climate change , Pg8

Tropical bird populations plummet 25-38% since 1980 due to climate change-induced heat extremes, some species declining over 50%.

India has set an example in lion conservation: Minister, pg 14

World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action, pg 8.

The missing link in India’s battery waste management, pg 8.

The fact is mangroves drive business, Pg 12.

Why the world needs better green technologies, Pg 12.

The scientist who made ‘mangroves’ a buzzword, Pg 6.

Fixing Delhi’s air quality crisis, Pg 7.

Water, energy demand spotlights risk of human-induced quakes

How is China Leading the Green Energy Sector?, Pg10