The National Green Tribunal's eastern bench is scrutinizing the environmental clearance for a coal mine in Odisha, demanding a response from the state pollution board regarding questions about benzene data and reporting standards.
On World Environment Day, India's progress in measuring air quality is acknowledged. The focus now shifts to developing effective strategies and actions to address the air pollution challenges that persist across the nation.
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a previously unknown species of octopus, a small blue octopus found during a 2015 deep-sea expedition in the Galapagos. Named Microeledone galapagensis, it was first observed near an underwater mountain.
𝗗𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Yes, you heard it right! World Environment Day is often marked by large-scale tree plantation drives. But in most parts of India, 5 June falls during peak summer, when high temperatures, dry…
Researchers have discovered that severed tissue from cold-water sea cucumbers can survive, heal, and move independently for years in their natural ocean environment, showcasing an extraordinary capacity for regeneration.
Farmers in Odisha's Ganjam district are abandoning traditional paddy cultivation due to persistent wild boar attacks. The animals are reportedly destroying crops, leading to economic hardship and displacement for some farming communities.
The expansion of offshore wind farms, crucial for renewable energy goals, is raising concerns about their impact on marine life. New research indicates that power cables associated with these farms may disrupt the sensory systems of sharks and rays.
Despite acknowledging the 'polluter pays' principle since 1992, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in its enforcement, largely due to ongoing legal delays. The principle, intended to hold polluters financially responsible, remains largely unimplemented in practice.
A new report highlights that India's five most populous states are underperforming in critical areas of environmental health, agriculture, and human development.