The Supreme Court granted Bihar 12 weeks to clear Ganga riverbank encroachments in Patna. The NGT issued notices regarding encroachment and pollution of the Agra Canal System in Uttar Pradesh.
Research analyzing over 300 million lab tests indicates menopause involves sudden physiological shifts across multiple body systems, with hormonal changes starting around 15 years prior to the final menstrual period.
The World Meteorological Organization anticipates El Niño, already underway and strengthening, will likely continue through February 2027, with its peak expected in December. This could increase rainfall and flooding risks in parts of East Africa, exacerbating food insecurity.
New data from Global Mangrove Watch reveals a net increase of 477 square kilometers of mangrove cover worldwide between 1985 and 2024, marking a turnaround for these vital coastal ecosystems.
A Chinese-controlled coal mine in South Africa's Limpopo province is nearing full production despite an unresolved legal challenge and concerns over water security. Environmental groups cite habitat destruction and the removal of a project deadline.
Marine bioacoustician Saliza Bono researches the vocal communications of dolphins and dugongs in Malaysia. Her work focuses on the impact of underwater noise pollution on species like Indo-Pacific humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins.
African nations should pursue a location-specific approach to carbon dioxide removal, balancing climate goals with development priorities, according to a new report. Potential benefits include climate finance and job creation.
India's Sixteenth Finance Commission allocated Rs 2.84 lakh crore for disaster management from 2026-2031, but funding remains heavily skewed towards relief (Rs 1.64 lakh crore) over mitigation (Rs 40,880 crore).
Despite investigations into illegal fishing, environmental violations, and forced labor by Chinese squid fleets, Western markets continue to import these products in large quantities.