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Chipko to climate change: Ramachandra Guha on roots of Indian environmentalism

Ground Control allocated £100,000 every year to environmental projects. Its Wildfell Initiative expanded into a 116-hectare woodland and habitat restoration site

Validity of environment clearances for ports increased to 20 years

In 2019, AXA launched a $175 million climate and biodiversity fund. Within a year, $41.5 million had been allocated to projects targeting measurable environmental outcomes

Scientists know what nature needs. Why does it take years for environmental policy to catch up when research can take years to become global action?

UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz (Week 181): MCQs on environmental clearance for ports, Uniform Civil Code, and more

Centre doubles validity of environmental clearances for ports to minimum 20 years

0% success rate for environmental parties in NGT appeals from Jan-June: Report

The Union environment ministry has streamlined the procedure for mining companies to utilise or sell “overburden” and “rejects” — earth, soil, rock and debris — generated from mining projects, along with sub-grade minerals | India News

Environmental protection a matter of global regulation: Justice B V Nagarathna

No NGT ruling favoured environmental parties in H1 2026: Analysis

Supreme Court has a duty to protect environment, future generations: CJI Surya Kant

PM Modi inaugurates International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' | LIVE

Environmentalist seeks fresh DPR, clearances for Kukrail night safari

Uganda company is turning bananas into rugs, clothes and hair extensions, saving environment from 2.3 kg of carbon emissions

UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Project Cheetah, functions of the National Green Tribunal (Week 180)

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Union Environment Minister, eye on NCR pollution plan

Alabama dumped 16,000,000 used oyster shells from restaurants into the sea. It has now developed cleaner water, marine life, reefs, and restored coastal environment

‘Environment felt deeply judgemental’: Sobhita Dhulipala explains why she moved away from Vizag

The seized material was sent to a waste-to-energy plant in Sonipat, while the pollution board said the unit was found violating rules on prohibited SUP items.

An Instagram influencer made a video stating that 'the only enemy of a Telugu person is another Telugu person'. Sobhita Dhulipala agreed.

In 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whether they could still grow. The research examined how microgravity and space radiation affect seed viability, germination, plant development and molecular changes. The study used the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6 and included ground controls to compare space exposure with radiation simulations and Earth conditions.

These are no longer issues that can be left only to the government, said Valley's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq following a recent meeting of religious scholars from Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. He said such issues require a sustained response

Melbourne, More than two million Indigenous people probably lived in Australia at the time of the British invasion in 1788, according to new research based on g.

AI giant Anthropic signed its first data centre lease agreement in Australia, two people familiar with the deal said, capitalising on a favourable political environment and abundant renewable resources to secure capacity at what would be one of the world's largest

The Supreme court had previously stressed the need to fully utilise the funds for air pollution control measures. | Latest News Delhi

India's regulatory hurdles slow down early-stage drug trials significantly. This complexity causes Indian companies to conduct crucial first-in-human studies abroad. Other nations like the US and Australia offer faster approval processes for trials. China now leads in novel medicine development due to its streamlined regulatory environment. Reforming India's system can unlock its potential in novel drug innovation.

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema adopted resolutions on drug abuse and the challenges posed by social media. The conference also focused on promoting unity and sectarian harmony within the Muslim Ummah. Religious leaders stressed the role of mosques and madrasas in addressing social concerns. Participants called on the government to reconsider policies related to alcohol promotion. The conference also emphasised sustained grassroots engagement and community awareness programmes.

The crumbling Himalayas don’t care for stalled policy decisions and slow changes in attitudes. They have waited long enough

According to the first information report (FIR), the CBI alleged that Tatak received more than ₹17.6 lakh from various foreign organisations | India News

The cameras are part of the first phase of a project to install 775 ANPR cameras in four National Capital Region districts | India News

The Union Environment Ministry had earlier accused the officer of “gross violations” of forest conservation law

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the inclusion of virgin forest land in an amalgamated block would not amount to permission to mine it. | India News

An internal reckoning has been forced by the development of recursive self-improvement — where an AI system uses its capabilities to design, develop and train its successors.

Birthdays have a unique way of making the passage of time feel more noticeable. Unlike an ordinary day, they create clear milestones that divide life into distinct chapters. A person may be 29 one day and 30 the next; while nothing dramatically changes overnight on a biological level, crossing that numerical boundary can carry considerable psychological meaning.

Recognizing that “good” is not always good enough can sometimes be an advantage. High standards may push people to notice flaws others miss, strengthen their skills and keep improving their work even after they have already met the basic requirements.

Some people may simply be more sensitive to subtle changes in physical comfort and bodily sensations. This can be related to interoception and heightened body awareness, but the way someone sits or adjusts their chair alone cannot reliably reveal or diagnose anything about their personality or psychological state.

This article is authored by Tsewang Dorji Jeshong, research fellow, Tibet Policy Institute.

Scientists at the Raman Research Institute discovered a method to prolong quantum entanglement using a precise 'flip operation'.

A trend often feels exciting at first because it is new and relatively uncommon. But when countless versions of the same aesthetic begin appearing across social media feeds, that sense of originality can quickly fade. For someone who values individuality, the reaction may gradually change from “That feels creative” to “This no longer feels unique because everyone is doing it.”

This article is authored by Leena Nandan, former secretary, MoEF&CC and Distinguished Fellow, TERI and Sidharth Sinha, Consultant, TERI.

On Sunday, the primate developed fever once again. Though its condition is now stable, experts said the fever could be due to stress, fatigue or a sudden change in environment

A book usually demands sustained engagement with one context, while a feed continuously offers novelty and natural stopping points. The two activities therefore place different demands on attention and reading behavior.

Authored by - Neha Lakhwan, research scientist, Mu Gamma Consultants Pvt. Ltd and SK Sarkar, senior advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI, New Delhi.

London's River Thames hosted its first Ganga Aarti ceremony on Sunday. This event celebrated nature and knowledge, honoring the life-giving flow of rivers. Chinmaya Mission UK organized the ceremony as part of global 75th-anniversary celebrations. The event symbolized gratitude and unity, bringing diverse communities together. It aimed to foster reverence for nature and responsible environmental stewardship.

One of the top concerns are the 82 bends in the 29-km route, an engineering challenge in a heavily congested city. Thane has extensive underground utility networks, which could make the execution of a project like this very difficult, say activists | Mumbai news

Varaha was named the winner of the Social Enterprise category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. The company stood out for its focus on addressing an environmental concern and its ability to create a model that delivers measurable outcomes while building a profitable business.

Psychology says celebrities who care about ecological restoration may be seeking more than just environmental change

UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Orangutans, different flood situations (Week 179)

Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across Hawaii