August Sets Global Heat Record as Hottest Northern Summer Confirmed
Earth recorded its hottest August on record and its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer, with human-caused warming and a strengthening El Nino driving the extremes.
Environment & Ecology
Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha get special care at Nandankanan Zoo
Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha's Balasore district are under special care at Nandankanan Zoo, with authorities probing a possible smuggling ring.
Winter Waste Burning Drives Urban Pollution to Three Times Summer Levels
A WRI India study finds winter waste burning in cities causes pollution three times higher than in summer, due to atmospheric conditions and seasonal practices.
Karnataka CM hints at realigning tunnel road to spare Lalbagh
Karnataka CM Shivakumar says the government is exploring alternative alignments for the Bengaluru tunnel road to avoid using Lalbagh land.
Panda Le Le Flourishes in Sichuan Homeland After Singapore Return
Giant panda Le Le, repatriated from Singapore in 2024, is thriving at Sichuan's Dujiangyan Base with steady weight gain and good health.
US States Sue Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Act Rollbacks
US states filed two lawsuits Wednesday challenging Trump administration changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Gujarat Team Praises APCNF Natural Farming Model During Guntur Visit
A Gujarat delegation visiting Guntur district lauded the APCNF model for its visible benefits, including healthier crops, biodiversity, and improved farmer incomes.
Tiger Spotted Near Munnar Tea Estate, Officials Confirm
A tiger was filmed near Munnar's tea plantations, retreating into bushes. Officials confirm sightings and cattle attacks in the region.
Spain logs record 61 heatwave days in 2026, hottest summer ever
Spain recorded 61 heatwave days in 2026, its hottest summer since 1961, with 5,234 heat-related deaths.
BJP's Shivamogga unit to march against Western Ghats panel report
BJP's Shivamogga unit will hold a two-day protest march from Sept 10 against implementing the Kasturirangan committee report on Western Ghats.
Brazil seeks China carbon credit deal ahead of COP31
Brazil will use a China visit to gauge demand for its carbon credits and push for a bilateral market accord by COP31 in November.
Investors and scientists team up to restore degraded North Carolina peatland
A major restoration project in North Carolina aims to rehabilitate a drained peatland, curbing its large annual carbon dioxide releases.
Two Youths Rescued After Getting Lost in Kerala's Attappady Forest
Two youths were rescued in a midnight operation after losing their way in the Chenthamala forest in Attappady, Kerala, where they had gone to film Neelakurinji flowers.
Kazakhstan to Continue Pursuing $5 Billion Fine Against Kashagan Operator
Kazakhstan will keep pursuing a nearly $5 billion environmental fine against Kashagan operator NCOC despite a temporary suspension during appeal.
CCTV Shows Black SUV Near Odisha Forest Before Orangutan Discovery
A black Mahindra Thar was captured on CCTV near the Odisha forest where five orangutans were found. An STF probe is underway.
Lost containers from Wan Hai 503 may pose future shoreline risk, assessment finds
A risk assessment for the Wan Hai 503 containers says cargo is safe now, but corrosion in decades could cause shoreline pollution.
Five Infant Orangutans Rescued in Odisha, Trafficking Probe Underway
Five infant orangutans were rescued in Odisha's Balasore district; STF and WCCB probe possible trafficking racket.
CAQM pulls up Haryana pollution board over faulty C&D site cameras
CAQM has sought a response from HSPCB after remote checks found most construction-site cameras non-functional, undermining dust-control monitoring.
Leopard Attacks Pet Dog in Rudraprayag, Fierce Resistance Caught on Camera
A leopard attacked a pet dog in Rudraprayag late Tuesday. The dog fought back, forcing the big cat to flee. Residents demand Forest Department action.
Indonesian Schools Shift Online as Forest Fire Haze Worsens
Worsening haze from Indonesian forest fires has forced school closures and online learning, impacting over 1.4 million students.