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Arctic Sea Ice Loss Slows Temporarily

Recent studies reveal that the pace of Arctic sea ice loss has slowed over the past two decades. This slowdown is temporary and linked to natural climate variability...

August 26, 2025

NTCA Limits Tiger Corridors to 32 Least Cost Pathways

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently revised its definition of tiger corridors. This change narrows the corridors to only 32 least cost pathways identified in 2014. This...

August 25, 2025

Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve (STR) in West Bengal expanded in August 2025. The National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) approved the addition of 1,044.68 square kilometres to the reserve....

August 25, 2025

Haryana Defines Forests

The Haryana government issued a formal definition of forest in August 2025. This move follows directives from the Supreme Court of India, which required all states to clarify...

August 23, 2025

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project

The Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh is moving forward with recent public hearings held for environmental clearance. The 1,200 MW project is planned on the Lohit River...

August 22, 2025

Climate Change Intensifies Mumbai’s Extreme Rainfall Crisis

Mumbai experienced relentless heavy rains for four consecutive days in August 2025. The city recorded over 800 mm of rainfall, exceeding its monthly average by a large margin....

August 21, 2025

Saltwater Crocodile Population Rises In Sundarbans

The 2025 survey by the Forest Department reveals rise in saltwater crocodile numbers in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR). The increase is most notable in the hatchling category,...

August 21, 2025

Pampa River Conservation Under National River Plan

The central government has initiated steps to include the Pampa River under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP). This move aims to protect the river from pollution and...

August 21, 2025

Global Climate Action at COP 30 in Brazil

The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is scheduled for November 2025 in Belem,...

August 20, 2025

Sliteye Shark Recorded in Great Chagos Bank

The sliteye shark has been recorded for the first time in the Great Chagos Bank. This coral atoll is the largest of its kind globally. The discovery reveals...

August 20, 2025

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