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NDMA’s New Approach to Landslide Disaster Management

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is adopting a new strategy to tackle landslide disasters. This approach focuses on three key components – mapping, monitoring, and mitigation, referred...

June 10, 2025

Environmental Crises and Global Responsibility in 2025

The world faces environmental challenges as of 2025. These challenges include rising carbon emissions, biodiversity loss, and persistent pollution. Over the past decade, global awareness has increased, yet...

June 9, 2025

Dynamic Route Planning for Urban Green Mobility (DRUM) App

air pollution remains health crisis in Indian cities, accounting for 7.2% of annual deaths. Researchers have established that airborne particulate matter can reduce life expectancy by up to...

June 9, 2025

Climate Change Projections and Global Warming Thresholds

Recent climate data indicates a concerning trend in global temperatures. The years 2023 and 2024 recorded unprecedented warmth, intensifying the urgency surrounding climate change. The Paris Agreement established...

June 9, 2025

Lloyds Metals Expands Iron Ore Mining in Maharashtra

The Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee has recommended environmental clearance for Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd. This approval allows the company to more than double its iron...

June 9, 2025

Losgna Occidentalis

The discovery of a new species of parasitic wasp, Losgna occidentalis, has brought into light the rich biodiversity of India. This species was identified in Chandigarh, marking find...

June 9, 2025

Ocean Protection Funding Needs for 30×30 Target

The global initiative to protect 30 per cent of the oceans by 2030 requires an annual investment of $15.8 billion. This figure is outlined in the report titled...

June 7, 2025

Battery Electric Vehicles and Emissions in India

Recent studies reveal vital information about the emissions of passenger vehicles in India. A collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the International Council on...

June 7, 2025

Extreme Heat Risk in India

India faces threat from extreme heat, impacting a large portion of its population. A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water revealed that approximately 76%...

June 7, 2025

The Exposome Approach to End Plastic Pollution

World Environment Day 2025 marks the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution. Microplastics pose severe health risks that remain largely unmeasured. This challenge is compounded by India’s rapid...

June 7, 2025

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