Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Sep, 2025

Holistic approach, Pg10

Supreme Court considers prosecuting farmers for stubble burning as CAQM fails to curb air pollution effectively due to political pressure.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Sep, 2025

COP30 talks loom as major emitters dither on updating climate goals, Pg12

COP30 faces uncertainty as major emitters delay updated climate goals, threatening Paris Agreement targets and global climate action.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Sep, 2025

Putting some behind bars will send right message: SC on stubble burning, Pg 1.

Supreme Court pushes for stricter penalties, including imprisonment, for stubble burning to combat rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR region.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
18 Sep, 2025

Keep Nicobar mega project away from no-go coastal zones: Appellant to NGT, Pg 14.

NGT hears plea against Nicobar mega project, questioning environmental clearances and impact on fragile coastal zones and turtle nesting sites.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Sep, 2025

CO2 emissions, Pg 1.

India's power sector CO2 emissions drop 1% due to renewable energy growth and reduced electricity demand in first half of 2024.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Sep, 2025

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Sep, 2025

Check, mate: Plans for a second indigenous population of cheetahs in MP, Pg 13.

Madhya Pradesh plans cheetah relocation to Gandhisagar Sanctuary after Kuno success, aiming for a second indigenous population.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Sep, 2025

Safety review, Pg 2.

Experts raise concerns over environmental impact of Char Dham project, propose reassessment and modified DPR for environmentally-sensitive road project.

Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Sep, 2025

Mosquitoes suck — but should we simply get rid of them?, Pg2

Scientists explore gene editing, bacteria, and drug repurposing to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, amidst rising global concerns.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
15 Sep, 2025

How serious is the global plastic pollution crisis?, Pg10

Global plastic waste generation may triple by 2060, posing grave environmental threats; international cooperation is crucial.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Sep, 2025

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sundarban crocodile census reveals population rise, highlighting conservation success beyond megafauna, but climate threats loom.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Sep, 2025

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Sep, 2025

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Sep, 2025

Centre clears translocation of tigers from Tadoba, Pench to Sahyadri reserve, Pg11

Environment Ministry approves tiger translocation from Tadoba and Pench to Sahyadri reserve aiming to revive big cat population.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Sep, 2025

Can vultures help prevent pandemics?, Pg12

Vulture conservation crucial for pandemic prevention; India's action plan focuses on telemetry, DSS, One Health framework, and community stewardship.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Sep, 2025

Indian Armed Forces' all-woman team to circumnavigate the globe, Pg13

All-woman Indian Armed Forces team embarks on historic global circumnavigation, promoting Nari Shakti and scientific research across major oceans.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Sep, 2025

The way forward on Katchatheevu, Palk Strait disputes, Pg8

India and Sri Lanka revisit Katchatheevu and Palk Strait disputes, emphasizing cooperation, conservation, and humane approaches to resolve the fisheries crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
11 Sep, 2025

Sariska boundary: Ministry to invite public objections, reconsider alteration plan

Ministry U-turns on Sariska Tiger Reserve boundary change, agreeing to public consultation after SC raises procedural concerns.

Vulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Sep, 2025

The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar, Pg6

Great Nicobar mega-project threatens indigenous tribes, unique ecosystems, and flaunts legal processes, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Sep, 2025

Rocks’ carbon storage capacity vastly overestimated: study , Pg10

Study reveals Earth's CO2 storage capacity vastly overestimated, limiting geological carbon storage potential to 1,460 billion tonnes.

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