environment

Hyderabad police arrest journalist covering 'Save City Forest' protests

South First journalist Sumit Jha was detained while covering student protests at the University of Hyderabad against the Telangana government's plan to clear forest land for development.

Telangana’s green battle: SC halts deforestation amid alarming reports of environmental destruction in Kancha Gachibowli

Actor Dia Mirza stands with Hyderabad students: Development at cost of biodiversity is destruction

March 21: First-ever World Glaciers Day highlights escalating climate threat

University of Toronto study finds 14 host cities at heat risk for FIFA World Cup 2026, advocating for player and fan safety

Researchers at the University of Toronto warn that extreme heat could pose serious risks during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 14 of 16 host cities exceeding safe playing temperatures. Experts urge FIFA to reschedule matches to cooler hours, implement cooling measures, and strengthen heat policies to protect players, officials, and fans from heat-related illnesses.

India must bring net-zero goal forward: Climate Group CEO

India, the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter and the fastest growing major economy, has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 and aims to achieve 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

India dominates list of most polluted cities despite spending crores on air pollution control

NCAP is the costliest air pollution control program and one of the biggest globally which was found non-existent in 19 Indian cities in the top 50 most polluted cities of the world.

COP30 in Amazon: Brazil cutting trees for a 'green' summit

The construction of a highway through the Amazon to facilitate COP30 has drawn criticism, with environmentalists questioning Brazil’s commitment to protecting the rainforest, vital for carbon absorption and biodiversity.

Study finds wastewater contamination costs India’s fishery sector over $2 billion annually

Launched at the World Ocean Summit in Japan by ocean health initiative Back to Blue and the Ocean Sewage Alliance, the study highlights the high cost of inaction in wastewater management in Brazil, India, Kenya, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Among the five countries, India's fishery sector suffers the most, losing 5.4% ($2.2 billion) of its economic value annually, followed by Kenya (5.1%).