Pakistan establishes new sanctuary for endangered Indus River dolphin
Pakistan has created the Punjnad Indus River Dolphin Sanctuary, expanding protected habitat by nearly 200 kilometers in Punjab, connecting with an existing reserve in Sindh.
Germany Sets 2045 Fossil Fuel Exit Goal Amid Current 65% Reliance
Germany has released a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels by 2045. However, in 2024, fossil fuels still constituted 65% of its energy consumption, with oil, natural gas, and coal making up significant portions.
Report Details Environmental Impact of USAID Funding Cuts
A new report reveals significant global environmental costs following the termination of nearly $1 billion in USAID conservation and environment funding, impacting projects worldwide.
Earth’s Life Support Systems Are Red-Flagged, 2026 Planetary Health Check Warns
Seven out of nine planetary boundaries are transgressed, with increasing pressure on these systems, according to the 2026 Planetary Health Check report. Ocean acidification recently became the seventh breached boundary.
Indian tribunals address environmental violations by rail project and paper mills
The National Green Tribunal has taken action regarding inadequate environmental restoration information for a rail project in Uttarakhand and illegal waste disposal by paper mills in Uttar Pradesh.
‘Super’ El Niño May Cause 239,000 Additional Heat Deaths Globally
A report by the Climate Impact Lab estimates that between September 2026 and February 2027, 239,000 additional heat-related deaths could occur globally due to the 'Super' El Niño. India may see 15,800 such deaths.
Biodiversity credit market should avoid carbon market’s single tradable unit approach
Commentary argues the biodiversity credit market should focus on continuous, independent verification rather than a single tradable unit, citing conflicting market size estimates as evidence.
Indonesian communities oppose geothermal project at Mount Ungaran
Communities near Mount Ungaran in Central Java, Indonesia, are protesting plans for geothermal exploration, fearing impacts on water supplies and farming livelihoods. Local opposition has resurfaced after the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources allowed the state utility PLN to proceed.
Floating weeds choke Malawi’s Chia Lagoon, impacting farming and fishing
A mass of floating weeds is obstructing waterways at Chia Lagoon in Malawi, hindering farmers from accessing fields and preventing fishers from reaching fishing grounds.