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Kerala Tops MEE Ranking

Kerala has recently been recognised for its exceptional management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. In the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment,...

June 30, 2025

Dhole Returns to Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape

Recent research has confirmed the return of the dhole, or Asiatic wild dog, to the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL) in Assam. This species, once thought to be locally...

June 30, 2025

Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary

The Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, located in Kannur, Kerala, has recently gained recognition as India’s first protected area dedicated solely to butterflies. Renamed on June 18, this sanctuary spans...

June 30, 2025

Climate Misinformation

Efforts to combat climate change are hindered by the spread of misinformation. A recent report from the International Panel on the Information Environment reveals alarming trends. It marks...

June 28, 2025

OECD’s Report on Drought Costs

Droughts are becoming increasingly costly. According to the OECD’s report published in June 2025, average drought costs are projected to rise by 35 per cent by 2035. The...

June 28, 2025

Marine Protected Areas and Sea Turtle Conservation

Recent studies show critical challenges in marine conservation, particularly regarding sea turtles. As nations strive to achieve the 30×30 goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, it is...

June 28, 2025

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, has recently surged in Ernakulam District. Over the past three weeks, five fatalities have been reported alongside more than 65 suspected and confirmed cases....

June 27, 2025

Tiger Conservation Efforts Outside Reserves

The increasing human-tiger conflicts in India have prompted the Union Environment Ministry to initiate a pilot scheme aimed at managing these challenges. This scheme seeks to enhance monitoring...

June 27, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining

Recent studies have raised alarms about the potential effects of deep-sea mining on marine ecosystems. The Metals Company, a Canadian firm, seeks permits to mine the Pacific seabed....

June 26, 2025

Record Forest Fires in Brazil Due to Climate Change

In 2024, Brazil experienced an unprecedented increase in forest fires, primarily driven by climate change. The Fire Annual Report by MapBiomas revealed that over 30.87 million hectares of...

June 26, 2025

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