Environment & Ecology

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Sep, 2025

Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6

India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Sep, 2025

Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed , Pg2

Study reveals alarming sea-level rise around Maldives, Lakshadweep, challenging previous assumptions about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.

Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 Aug, 2025

Microbes that digest plastic may fuel antibiotic resistance , Pg13

Sundarbans microbes exhibit plastic-degrading capabilities alongside antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about horizontal gene transfer and environmental AMR spread.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Aug, 2025

Pact with Tokyo to advance low-carbon technology projects , Pg8

India and Japan collaborate via Joint Crediting Mechanism, promoting low-carbon tech and carbon credit trading under Paris Agreement.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Aug, 2025

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
27 Aug, 2025

Centre finalises National Designated Authority to kick-start carbon markets , Pg12

India establishes National Designated Authority to operationalize carbon markets under Paris Agreement's Article 6, aiming for emission reduction and sustainable development.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Aug, 2025

Illumination at US Open is designed to cut light pollution , Pg2

US Open implements dark-sky-friendly LED lighting, reducing light pollution's impact on nocturnal wildlife and earning DarkSky International certification.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Aug, 2025

Is India underestimating the cost of dealing with invasive species? , Pg2

Invasive species cost India billions, management costs underreported by 1.16 billion percent, reveals study in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConservation, Pollution and DegradationCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
25 Aug, 2025

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Aug, 2025

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Aug, 2025

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy needs robust review mechanism for credibility, legal coherence, and alignment with evolving climate finance ecosystem.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2025

What does science say about the govt.’s ethanol blending plan? , PgII

Ethanol blending (E20) faces vehicle compatibility concerns despite emission reduction benefits, experts suggest component replacements and recalibration for older models.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2025

Familiar impasse , Pg8

UNEP's sixth attempt to forge a global plastic pollution treaty faces resistance over production cuts and trade concerns.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2025

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

Global study reveals 'onion-like' pattern in biodiversity distribution, highlighting core hotspots and transition zones across biogeographical regions, informing conservation strategies.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2025

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Northeast Frontier Railway pioneers eco-friendly shift, introducing biodegradable linen bags developed by IIT-Guwahati across 25 trains.

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

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Invasive species and native 'grassland invaders' threaten Dibru-Saikhowa National Park's grasslands, endangering feral horses and local fauna.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2025

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Ethanol blending faces scrutiny over environmental impact, consumer concerns, and trade implications despite government's push for energy independence and farmer benefits.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Aug, 2025

How does plastic pollution affect health?, Pg12.

Around 180 countries failed to reach consensus in Geneva on a legally binding UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, exposing deep divisions on whether to address plastic production, its health impacts, and financial support for developing nations.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Aug, 2025

Scientists turn Escherichia coli bacteria into a mercury sensor , Pg11

Scientists create E. coli-based mercury sensor with genetic engineering, enabling rapid, low-cost detection below WHO safety limits.

BiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Aug, 2025

Runoff DNA reveals tropical rainforest canopy biodiversity , Pg11

Innovative 'runoff DNA' method unveils hidden biodiversity in tropical rainforest canopies, detecting hundreds of species via rainwater collection and DNA analysis.

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