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Madhav Gadgil Receives Champions of the Earth Award

The United Nations honored ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the Champions of the Earth Award, which is the UN’s highest environmental recognition. Gadgil’s contributions focus on the Western Ghats,...

December 12, 2024

Rare Marbled Duck Spotted in Sultanpur Park

A marbled duck was spotted at Sultanpur National Park, marking the first sighting since 1990. The discovery was made by park guide Sanjay Singh and he shared photos...

December 12, 2024

South Asia Summit 2024

The South Asia Summit 2024 took place at the Perungudi dump yard and addressed critical issues such as waste management, climate action, and gender equality. The theme was...

December 12, 2024

IIT Guwahati Innovates Biofuel Production from Methane and CO2

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made advancements in biofuel production. They developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels...

December 11, 2024

IPBES UN Biodiversity Conference

The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) commenced in Namibia on December 10, 2024. Over 850 scientists and representatives from more...

December 11, 2024

UN Champions of the Earth 2024 Announced

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently honoured six individuals and initiatives as Champions of the Earth for 2024, marking their contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. Madhav...

December 11, 2024

UNESCO Alerts: Rising Ocean Temperatures Threaten Marine Life

A recent UNESCO report marks the risks faced by fish species in tropical and subtropical regions. If greenhouse gas emissions continue at current levels, temperatures may rise by...

December 11, 2024

Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report

The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources,...

December 10, 2024

India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre

Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through...

December 10, 2024

Rare Little Gull Spotted in NCR

The little gull has recently been observed in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, occurring near Sultanpur National Park at Chandu. It marks an event, as there...

December 9, 2024

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