Greenland and Antarctica lose 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979, study finds
A major scientific assessment finds the polar ice sheets have shed 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979, raising sea levels by about an inch.
Environment & Ecology
Kerala: 720 illegal sewage outlets shut across four districts
Inspections between February and August 2026 found about 720 illegal outlets discharging untreated sewage into Kerala's water bodies; all have been closed and violators penalised.
Indonesia Braces for Wildfires Until Early November as Rainy Season Delayed
Indonesia's wildfires could persist until early November after forecasters pushed back the rainy season, the forestry minister says, as respiratory cases surge.
Von der Leyen Urges EU Unity, Canada Partnership in Annual Address
Ursula von der Leyen called for EU solidarity and a closer partnership with Canada in her annual State of the Union address, while vowing to tackle the bloc's trade imbalance with China.
Tara coal block auction in Chhattisgarh draws stiff opposition from Hasdeo communities
The Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan has opposed the auction of the Tara coal block, saying the Hasdeo forests are not an expendable coal reserve.
EU to Create Climate Insurance Alliance as Extreme Weather Losses Mount
The European Union will set up a climate insurance alliance to expand cover for extreme weather events, Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament.
Drought Parches Ukrainian Soil as Winter Wheat Sowing Begins
Ukrainian forecasters say soil drought has left topsoil dry across most of the country, hurting preparations for winter wheat sowing for the 2027 harvest.
Kerala Rights Panel Orders Early Warning Systems in Wildlife Conflict Zones
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered coordinated steps to tackle human-wildlife conflict, stressing early warning systems over reactive measures.
Vizag readies for CM visit: 26,426 house-site pattas to be distributed on September 19
Officials in Visakhapatnam are preparing to hand out 26,426 house-site pattas during the Chief Minister's September 19 visit, alongside a beach-cleaning initiative.
Study in Wayanad Finds Monkeys and Wild Boars Drive Human-Wildlife Conflict
A three-year study across 49 Wayanad villages found monkeys and wild boars account for most reported human-wildlife interactions.
Himalayan Infrastructure Faces Rising Insurance Costs After Nepal Floods
Insurance premiums for Himalayan infrastructure projects are expected to rise following the August Nepal-Tibet floods, with reinsurers reassessing risk across the region.
Latin America Accounts for 85% of Environmental Defender Killings in 2025
At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed globally in 2025, 85% of them in Latin America, according to a new report.
Heathrow expansion clashes with UK climate goals, advisers warn
UK climate advisers say Heathrow cannot expand while Britain meets net zero unless airlines are required to address all emissions by 2050.
Gold mining surges on Indigenous lands in Brazil's Amazon, analysis finds
Gold mining in Brazil's Amazon has expanded fastest on Indigenous lands, growing 24-fold since 1985, with most impact in three territories.
Dutch budget day marred by farmer protests and rail sabotage probe
Dutch farmers protested the government's nitrogen policy by setting fires along highways on budget day, as a major rail outage prompted a sabotage investigation.
Farmer killed in suspected tiger attack in Chamarajanagar; villagers protest
A 65-year-old farmer, Basavanna, was found dead in his field at Badagalapura in Chamarajanagar district in a suspected tiger attack, prompting protests by villagers against the Forest Department.
Hyderabad scales down KBR Park roadworks to single elevated corridor
Hyderabad has decided to replace 14 planned flyovers and underpasses around KBR National Park with a single elevated corridor, citing smoother one-way traffic and high land acquisition costs.
Kerala's SWTD to add two solar-assisted electric ro-ro ferries on Kochi corridor
The State Water Transportation department will order two partly solar-powered electric ro-ro ferries for the Bolgatty-Vallarpadam corridor, with commissioning targeted for October 2027.
Kerala Rules Out Forcible Land Acquisition, to Press for Narrower ESA Notification
Kerala will not forcibly acquire farmers' land under environmental laws and will urge the Centre to restrict the ESA notification to 98 villages, the Forest Minister said.
Assam Now Home to 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos, Nearly 80% of Global Population
Assam hosts 3,260 one-horned rhinos, about 80% of the global population of 4,075, with zero poaching recorded in 2025.