The Environment Ministry introduced the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025. These rules provide a legal framework to identify, assess and remediate chemical contamination at hazardous...
The Kagaznagar forest division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district of Telangana has witnessed a rare burst of colourful fungi. The most remarkable discovery is the Blue Pinkgill mushroom...
Botanists revealed a new plant species named *Heptapleurum assamicum* from Assam’s Dima Hasao and West Karbi Anglong districts. This evergreen shrub enriches the biodiversity of Northeast India, a...
Sikkim recently celebrated Tendong Lho Rum Faat, a traditional festival of the Lepcha tribe. The event honours the legend of Tendong Hill, which saved the Lepcha ancestors from...
The Sea of Galilee in Israel displayed an unusual red hue over several days. Israeli authorities have investigated and explained the phenomenon as a natural occurrence linked to...
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) has experienced its most severe loss of hard coral cover in nearly 40 years. The 2024 mass coral bleaching event, driven by climate...
The Colorado River faces a severe water shortage as demand exceeds supply. Recently, Arizona proposed a new method to allocate water based on actual river flows. This marks...
India’s groundwater, a vital resource for drinking and irrigation, faces a severe pollution crisis. The 2024 Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) report reveals widespread contamination by nitrates, fluoride,...
India is preparing to launch its carbon market in 2026. Biochar, a carbon-rich charcoal made from agricultural and organic waste, is poised to be a key technology for...
The 2025 joint census of Nilgiri tahr populations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu has recorded 2,668 individuals. Kerala accounts for 1,365 tahrs while Tamil Nadu has 1,303. This...
