The Emperor penguin has been officially classified as an endangered species by the International Union Read More …
Category: Environment
Emperor penguins classed as ‘endangered’
Uttarakhand HC Stays Oak Tree Felling in Mussoorie
On April 1, the Uttarakhand High Court stayed the felling of oak trees in Mussoorie, Read More …
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
On March 26, 2026, the European Parliament approved updated water pollution norms to improve the Read More …
Draft Tar Balls Management Rules, 2026
The Union Ministry of Environment has, for the first time, proposed dedicated rules to tackle Read More …
Bioluminescence
A fascinating natural phenomenon, bioluminescence, continues to captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, as recent Read More …
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 to come into effect from April 1
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Read More …
Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI)
The Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI) was launched during a special Read More …
COP15 to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)
The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Read More …
Earth Hour 2026
The Delhi Development Authority, in collaboration with WWF-India, organised the Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav Read More …
Mineral Water Regulation in India
Mineral water is water that naturally contains dissolved minerals and trace elements, which give it Read More …
Bonn Challenge
Despite India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, announced at COP26, environmental concerns continue Read More …
Tibetan Antelope (Chiru)
A recent study has flagged emerging wildlife crime hotspots in Punjab, raising concerns over illegal Read More …
Euthalia zubeengargi-A New butterfly species named after Zubeen Garg
In a tribute to Assam’s cultural legacy, a newly discovered butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh Read More …
Cabinet approves India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031-2035
The Union Cabinet has approved the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period Read More …
Slender Loris
Environmental activists and concerned citizens have urged the Tamil Nadu government to intensify conservation efforts Read More …
Humpback Dolphin
A new short documentary titled “The Humpbacks of Goa” is drawing attention to the fragile Read More …
NBA Constitutes Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species following Read More …
Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone (BESZ)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change convened a high-level meeting on the Bhagirathi Read More …
International Day of Forests 2026
The National Zoological Park celebrated the International Day of Forests on 21 March with enthusiastic Read More …
Hypercapnic Hypoxia and Mangrove
A recent study by AGU highlights that mangrove-lined estuaries are increasingly facing environmental stress due Read More …
Unseasonal Weather Swings Across India in March 2026
After an unusually hot start to March, large parts of India witnessed a sudden shift Read More …
Prosopis juliflora (seemai karuvelam)
The Madras High Court on March 18, 2026 issued 34 directions for the eradication of Read More …
Vela carli-Rare Dual-Sex Crab Discovered in Western Ghats
Scientists have discovered a rare freshwater crab exhibiting both male and female traits in the Read More …
India Submits 1st National Report on Implementation of Nagoya Protocol
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has submitted India’s First National Report Read More …
A study on nivation area of Srikanta Glacier
A new scientific study has linked the August 5, 2025 flash flood that devastated Dharali Read More …