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‘Control of Pollution’ Scheme

The recent parliamentary report marks issue regarding pollution control funding in India. The Union Environment Ministry allocated Rs 858 crore for the ‘Control of Pollution’ scheme in the...

March 27, 2025

India and Singapore Sign LOI on Green Shipping Corridor

On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) during the Singapore Maritime Week....

March 26, 2025

Global Dam Safety and Future Risks

Recently, study published in *Nature Water* brought into light alarming projections regarding dam failures worldwide. Researchers estimated that 23 large dam failures could occur globally by 2035. This...

March 26, 2025

Black Carbon Threatens HKH

Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals...

March 25, 2025

Sundarbans Groundwater Crisis

The Sundarbans, a vast mangrove forest located at the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, faces a severe groundwater crisis. This unique ecosystem, a UNESCO World...

March 24, 2025

What is Hawala?

The use of hawala networks has surged in recent years, particularly for illegal activities such as poaching and money laundering. An investigation revealed that a poaching network in...

March 24, 2025

Glacier Thinning in Hindu Kush Himalaya

The world is witnessing alarming rates of glacier thinning, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. A recent United Nations report marks that glaciers in this area...

March 22, 2025

Wildfire Crisis in Tamil Nadu

In recent years, Tamil Nadu has faced increase in wildfire incidents. The state experiences a distinct fire season from February to May. This period coincides with the driest...

March 21, 2025

2030 Global Forest Vision Report

The 2030 Global Forest Vision: Priority Actions for Governments in 2025 was published on March 19, 2025, by the Forest Declaration Assessment before World Forest Day. The report...

March 21, 2025

African Penguin Conservation in South Africa

The African penguin, a unique species endemic to southern Africa, is facing alarming population declines. Recent legal actions in South Africa have initiated measures to protect these penguins...

March 21, 2025

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