Environment & Ecology

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Feb, 2026

How district cooling can ease India’s climate and urban planning troubles, Pg9

District cooling systems offer India a sustainable solution to rising cooling demands, reducing emissions and easing grid pressure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Feb, 2026

Transitioning to green steel, Pg7

India's green steel transition faces hurdles; public procurement, fiscal support, and verified disclosures are crucial for decarbonizing the steel sector.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears Great Nicobar, cites 'strategic' role, no 'good ground' to interfere, Pg3

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project citing strategic importance and adequate environmental safeguards, dismissing concerns over ecological damage and ICRZ violations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Feb, 2026

Hot air, Pg6

Trump administration revokes 'endangerment finding,' weakening vehicle emission norms, risking global EV transition and potentially influencing India's fuel efficiency standards.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Feb, 2026

Garbage City (Large, open structures on the road, with trash spilling onto the streets — these are Delhi’s infamous dhalaos or garbage collection points. They were to be removed from the city by 2024, but at least 500 continue to remain operationa..., Pg4

Delhi's Dhalaos: 500+ mini-dumpyards persist despite 2024 removal deadline, exposing governance gaps and environmental hazards amidst rising waste generation.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Feb, 2026

Polluters must pay to fight climate change, stresses Finance Minister, Pg9

FM Sitharaman advocates 'polluter pays' principle at Munich Security Conference, urging tech sharing and differentiated climate responsibilities among nations.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
15 Feb, 2026

Arunachal's hydel project with impact on 23 lakh trees gets expert panel nod, Pg7

Expert panel greenlights Arunachal's Kamla Hydel Project amid concerns over 23.4 lakh trees to be felled.

Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Feb, 2026

'India has raised its commitment to climate action to 5.6% of GDP', Pg11

India increases climate action spending to 5.6% of GDP, achieving two-thirds of renewable energy targets four years early.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Feb, 2026

RE to dominate India's grid by 2070, but 'structural challenges' pose hurdles, Pg11

NITI Aayog projects India's power sector to be dominated by RE by 2070, aided by nuclear power.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Feb, 2026

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump administration revokes EPA's endangerment finding, jeopardizing climate regulations and drawing international condemnation for undermining global climate efforts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Feb, 2026

USEPA, now a voice for climate denialism, Pg13

US EPA rolls back Obama-era climate rules, undermining GHG emission limits and endorsing fossil fuels under Trump administration.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Feb, 2026

Will not let anyone touch Aravalli: SC, Pg3

Supreme Court halts Aravalli Zoo Safari project, emphasizing comprehensive review and expert evaluation for Aravalli range protection across states.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Feb, 2026

As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII

Warming Arctic faces ecological threat as thousands of alien plant species invade, potentially transforming the fragile tundra ecosystem.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Feb, 2026

Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII

Global warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Feb, 2026

Tigers far away from home: A mixed bag for wildlife conservation, Pg19

Tiger dispersal from Maharashtra raises concerns of human-animal conflict; conservationists seek corridor protection and habitat revitalization.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Feb, 2026

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
10 Feb, 2026

Meghalaya govt. announces judicial probe into mine blast, Pg12

Meghalaya initiates judicial inquiry into illegal rat-hole mine blast that killed 27 miners amid ongoing illegal coal trade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Feb, 2026

With 6 more AQI monitoring stations, Delhi tops all cities, but experts wary, Pg4

Delhi enhances air quality monitoring with 6 new stations, experts flag uneven distribution and data accuracy concerns.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Feb, 2026

Govt to support steel exports hit by CBAM, Pg19

India's steel exports face challenges due to EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; government pledges support for the sector.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Feb, 2026

Developed nations must bridge $6.5 trillion gap in India's net-zero push: NITI Aayog, Pg19

NITI Aayog reports India needs $6.5T from developed nations to achieve net-zero by 2070 alongside economic development.

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