environment

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

Only 7 countries met WHO air quality standards: Data

Roaring ahead: India welcomes its 58th tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

1,300 tons of garbage removed from Yamuna in 10 days, says Delhi minister

Cleaning the Yamuna was one of the key promises made by the BJP for the recently-concluded Delhi Assembly polls. He assured people that complaints related to sewage treatment would be addressed and all STPs are expected to be installed within two years.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk writes open letter to PM, says India should take lead in preserving glaciers

Drawing attention to the gravity of the situation in the Himalayas, Wangchuk told a press conference in the capital that if steps are not taken to restore these glaciers which are the source of our perennial rivers, the next Maha Kumbh after 144 years may be held on sand as the rivers may dry up.

Favorable climate drives record olive ridley turtle for mass nesting on Odisha beach: Experts

The mass nesting of the endangered turtles in the Rushikulya river mouth commenced on Feb 16.

CAG flags major loopholes in Uttarakhand's Compensatory Afforestation Fund management

The audit report by Comptroller and Auditor General of India said ₹13.86 crore was diverted at the divisional level to inadmissible activities like state scheme Harela, tiger safari work, renovation of existing buildings, expenses on personage visits, court cases, purchases of I-phones, laptops, fridges, coolers and stationery.

Green lending helps banks improve financial stability: IIM research

By increasing lending to non-carbon-intensive sectors, banks can reduce default risks, align with global sustainability goals, and contribute to long-term economic resilience, per the study.

India joins solar superpowers, Surpassing 100 GW capacity milestone

India joins China, the US, and Germany in surpassing 100 GW of solar power capacity, reinforcing its status as a global renewable energy leader while advancing towards its ambitious 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030.