Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine key climate agendas
Nepal will present nine key agendas, including mountain protection, climate finance, and climate justice, at COP-30 in Brazil, set for November 10–21....
Tag : Environment
Day after Diwali, Delhi gasps for air as toxic haze engulfs city
Delhi’s AQI hit 359 on Tuesday morning, a day after Diwali celebrations saw widespread firecracker use despite restrictions, blanketing the city in toxic haze....
India’s Wild Elephant Population Falls 18% to 22,446, DNA-Based Census Finds
India’s wild elephant population has fallen 18% to 22,446, the country’s first DNA-based survey shows, highlighting the impact of habitat loss and conflict....
Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas to allow sale, manufacture of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on pleas seeking approval to manufacture and sell green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of the festive season....
Floods in North Bengal forests kill rhino, leopards and deer; Dooars wildlife hit hard
Severe floods in north Bengal’s Dooars forests have killed a rhino, two leopards, and four sambar deer as swollen rivers inundate wildlife habitats, officials said....
Sri Lanka to Seek Legal Advice Over Unpaid USD 1 Billion Compensation for 2021 Marine Disaster
Sri Lanka to seek legal advice after MV X-Press Pearl owners fail to pay USD 1 billion compensation for 2021 marine disaster that devastated coastal ecosystems....
Supreme Court Pulls Up Punjab on Stubble Burning, Cites Need for Tough Action
Supreme Court asks Punjab why errant farmers involved in stubble burning should not face arrest to tackle winter air pollution, calls for stricter measures and timely appointments in pollution boards....
China Begins Brahmaputra Dam Construction, Says No Impact on India, Bangladesh
China has begun constructing a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the India border. While India and Bangladesh remain watchful, Beijing claims the project won't affect downstream water flow....
Monsoon dependence of South Asia-Boon or Threat?
South Asia’s lifeline-the monsoon-feeds its fields and fuels its economies. But as climate shifts bring erratic rains and rising disasters, is this vital force turning into a looming threat?...