America's exit from UN climate bodies is a setback, but the world must unite for environmental survival. Climate change ignores borders, demanding shared responsibility and urgent collective action.
Haryana launches aggressive satellite tracking and legal penalties to eliminate wheat stubble burning by 2026-27, targeting high-risk villages with real-time enforcement.
India's President refers a critical plea on protecting hill ranges from unchecked development to the Environment Ministry. Learn about the threats and policy gaps endangering our vital ecosystems.
NGT central bench refers Ayodhya Bypass tree-cutting case to Delhi, seeks nationwide policy for large-scale felling in development projects. Read the full story.
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil's crucial argument for involving gram panchayats in conservation, highlighting their role as superior custodians against short-term economic pressures.
India establishes its National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) at CSIR-NPL to certify air pollution monitoring equipment for local conditions, boosting environmental governance and reducing foreign dependence. Read more.
Goa's Green Glow festival on Jan 10 features film screenings, a green-skilling workshop, and an award. Join students, teachers & filmmakers for ecological preservation.
India establishes its own National Environmental Standard Laboratory in Delhi to certify air monitoring gear for local conditions, cutting import reliance and aiming for a share in the $4 billion global market.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands Supreme Court action against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them a mockery of governance. Details on the Sariska boundary revision case.
Delhi's alarming air quality is a symptom of deeper systemic failures. This editorial cartoon analysis calls for holistic action beyond just monitoring AQI. Read to understand the full scope of the crisis.
As 2025 ends, a Supreme Court ruling on the Aravallis and grim air quality data pose a major environmental challenge for North India. Learn the facts and the historical parallels.
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav accuses Congress of hypocrisy on Aravalli conservation, questioning their silence on Ashok Gehlot's role. Read the full political clash over environmental policy.
The fight for the Aravalli hills highlights India's struggle between environmental survival and development. Expert Shailendra Yashwant warns of the cost of half-measures. Read more.
Congress accuses the Environment Ministry of altering Aravalli's definition to remove protection from smaller hills, potentially enabling mining. Environmentalists warn of ecological damage.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
Punjab & Haryana High Court examines if NGT can strike down Punjab's farmhouse policy. Petitioners warn of irreversible damage to state's low forest cover. Details inside.
Environmental activists protest draft notification removing environmental clearance requirements for landfills. Learn how this affects waste management and public health in India.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad unveils comprehensive 10-point action plan to tackle the city's severe air pollution crisis. Learn about the proposed solutions.
Maharashtra government's new compensatory plantation policy allows tree transplantation anywhere in MMR, raising serious environmental and public health concerns for Mumbai residents.
From the 1985 oleum gas leak to today's pollution crisis, discover how toxic air has reshaped Delhi's infrastructure, governance and social fabric over 40 years.
Supreme Court's reversal on post-facto environmental approvals threatens constitutional right to healthy environment. Experts warn this decision could worsen India's pollution crisis.
Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.
As COP30 approaches, world leaders confront pressing climate issues. Discover the critical environmental challenges and potential solutions on the horizon.
Rajasthan government launches transformative RIICO land policy to accelerate industrial development. New measures include easier land transfers and enhanced investor benefits.
Delhi's air pollution crisis continues as smog towers show limited effectiveness. Explore the policy gaps and technological solutions needed for cleaner air. Take action for better environmental policies.
Groundbreaking analysis of 12+ million documents reveals how academic research influences global sustainable development policies. Discover the key insights shaping our future.
Groundbreaking analysis of 12+ million documents reveals how academic research influences global sustainability policies. Discover the key findings and policy implications.