Over the last two years, India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445.81 square kilometres, as per the report. India’s mangrove cover, however, has decreased by 7.43 sq km and Gujarat has lost the highest – 36.39 sq km – over the last two years. 

If all goes well, the move will help generate a range of information on the species, which is endangered and also India’s national aquatic animal.

Gadgil, who received the United Nations Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth Award 2024 on December 10, also termed the Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats as “dictatorial” and “anti-people.”

The main aim of the Project is 'national security' and at least 60% of villagers in the project-affected areas have 'welcomed' the Project, Ojing Tasing, state cabinet minister and an MLA from Siang district, told The Wire.

Experts said the guidelines also violate the 1988 National Forest Policy, which places the ecosystem and its conservation above commercial activity.

This “hazardous” situation has emerged due to our inability to curb pollution from perennial sources, an air quality scientist told The Wire.

India did not mince words on November 16 while delivering a statement at a plenary, saying that there was no progress at COP29 on matters that were important to developing countries; it also came down heavily on developed countries not 'engaging' enough on crucial matters.

Another report published on November 14 suggests that India through its new NDC targets will have to cut emissions from a current scenario of 135-150% above 2005 levels, to a drastic 18% by 2035, if it hopes to achieve the goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C per the Paris Agreement.

Trump’s return to power could witness more fossil fuel production and use in the US; some say, however, that his anti-clean energy policies may only stall the clean energy boom, not damage it entirely.

With 2015 to 2024 on track to be the warmest ten years on record, and 2024, the warmest year ever, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization issued another 'Red Alert' on the first day of COP29.

Per the Report, India witnessed extreme weather events on 255 of the 274 days of the first nine months of this year, and these killed more than 3,200 people.

Per the Report, India witnessed extreme weather events on 255 of the 274 days of the first nine months of this year, and these killed more than 3,200 people.

The detailed toxicology report by the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute also recommends that fungus-infected kodo crops in the area be surveyed and destroyed so that it does not affect domestic or other wild animals.

Ahead of COP29, the UNEP’s latest Emissions Gap Report warns that countries have to collectively commit to cutting 42% of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and 57% by 2035.

The apex court also came down heavily on the Punjab government for imposing only nominal fines on farmers who were burning stubble.

Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs presented a letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Delhi’s Ladakh Bhawan saying that talks regarding their demands will be renewed on December 3

People questioned the police action saying that they were not protesting, raising slogans or even holding placards, and that it was a silent gathering.

Wangchuk said at Rajghat that he submitted a memorandum to the Union government on the need to include Ladakh in constitutional changes ensuring the protection of the Himalaya.

The Delhi high court will hear a petition that seeks their release and to quash the police’s order preventing demonstrations in parts of the city for six days.

While three litters of cubs have been born on Indian soil, eight of the 20 imported African cheetahs have died, and none of the remaining 12 currently roam free