Delhi University Opens India's First Carbon Garden to Fight Pollution
DU launches India's first Carbon Garden at its Botany Department to tackle air and soil pollution and promote urban biodiversity.
Environment & Ecology
At Least 37 Dead in Nigeria Oil Theft Accident
At least 37 people died in Nigeria's Rivers state while attempting to steal crude oil, inhaling toxic fumes.
Perundurai Court Allows Farm Owner Interim Custody of Seized Exotic Animals
Court grants conditional interim custody of 11 exotic animals to Erode farm owner S.K. Keshavanathan, dismissing Forest Department's transfer plea.
Aravalli Panel Rejects Single Yardstick, Seeks Time for Ecosystem-Based Study
SC panel says Aravalli hills need ecosystem-based definition, not single terrain test; seeks six-month extension.
France unveils €1 billion relief package for farmers hit by summer heatwaves
France announces over €1 billion in aid for farmers after record summer heatwaves and droughts caused widespread agricultural losses.
Malaysia Declares Emergency in Sarawak District as Haze Hits Hazardous Levels
Malaysia declares emergency in Serian, Sarawak, as haze from Indonesian forest fires pushes air pollution to hazardous levels.
Sikkim Identifies 40 High-Risk Glacial Lakes, Flags Shako Chho as Most Vulnerable
Sikkim has identified 40 high-risk glacial lakes, with 16 in the highest danger category. Shako Chho is flagged as most vulnerable, prompting mitigation plans.
Ladakh Wells Mark India's Entry into Geothermal Power Generation
India's first geothermal wells in Ladakh's Puga Valley were commissioned in July 2026, paving the way for a 1 MW demonstration project.
France Unveils €1 Billion Relief Package for Farmers Hit by Extreme Weather
France announces over €1 billion in aid for farmers after record heatwaves and drought caused major damage to crops and livestock.
At least 37 dead in suspected crude theft at Nigeria pipeline
At least 37 people died inhaling fumes while tapping a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State, per a local group. Police and security agencies are investigating.
French Maize Crop Ratings Plunge to Record Low as Harvest Begins
FranceAgriMer reports only 27% of French grain maize is in good or excellent condition, a record low, as the harvest begins.
Fresh fears in Western Ghats as Centre issues seventh ESZ draft
The Centre's seventh draft declaring large Western Ghats areas as eco-sensitive zones has rekindled resident concerns, with 60 days given for objections.
US Court Rules Fishery Council Powers Unconstitutional, Upholds Gag Grouper Catch Limit
A US appeals court ruled the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's veto powers unconstitutional, but upheld a gag grouper catch limit.
Europe's Brutal Summer Raises Hard Questions for the Year Ahead
Europe's summer of extreme heat, drought, and fires has alarmed publics, investors, and policymakers alike, setting the stage for a contentious year ahead.
Michigan Governor's Call to Trump Unblocks Great Lakes Carp Project
The US Army Corps lifted a stop-work order on the Brandon Road carp barrier project after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called President Trump.
Three beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including one recently rescued from Canada
Three beluga whales have died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, including one recently relocated from a shuttered Canadian park. Necropsies are underway.
EPA's PFAS Wastewater Survey Stalled at White House for Two Years
A nationwide survey to identify industrial sources of PFAS in wastewater has been stalled at the White House for nearly two years, according to former EPA officials.
Kerala Panchayat Body Wants Field Check of Western Ghats ESA Map
Kerala Grama Panchayat Association demands ground-level verification of Western Ghats ESA boundaries in Kozhikode district, urging govt to address local concerns first.
Karnataka Congress MLC flags six-month delay in tribal nutrition kits
Congress MLC K. Shivakumar has flagged a five-to-six-month delay in nutrition kit distribution to tribal families in Karnataka, urging immediate action.
CAQM to refine stubble-burning data with ISRO, state talks underway
CAQM chief Rajesh Varma says satellite fire counts may understate stubble burning; talks with ISRO and Punjab, Haryana aim to improve ground-truthing protocols.