Recent studies highlight the increasing threat of humid heat waves, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas like India. A new research revealed the relationship between rainfall, soil moisture,...
The Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 was notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on April 16, 2025. The Rules establish a...
Uturuncu, located in the Central Andes of Bolivia, is often referred to as a “zombie” volcano. Despite being dormant for 250,000 years, it exhibits signs of unrest. Recent...
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has reported unprecedented growth in wind energy capacity in 2024. A total of 117 gigawatts (GW) were added globally, raising total capacity...
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) initiative. This programme, funded by GBP 7 million from the United...
The UN recently released the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report. It reveals that Indigenous Peoples represent about six per cent of the global population. However, they...
In 2023, the Brazilian government introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. This initiative aims to financially incentivise tropical nations to...
Reently, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a national plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA). This plan lays out clear steps to be taken...
The Krishna River is a vital water source for northern Karnataka. Recent reports indicate alarming drought conditions. The river has started drying up earlier than usual, impacting agriculture...
In development for environmental conservation, Similipal has been designated as a national park by the Odisha government. This formal notification marks the culmination of decades of efforts to...
