Antarctica Holds Over 68% of Earth's Freshwater, Inaccessible
Over two-thirds of Earth's freshwater is locked in Antarctic ice, but it's inaccessible. Only 1% of freshwater is readily available, highlighting a crisis of access, not supply.
Category : Climate Change
Monsoon to Reach Delhi NCR by Late June: IMD
The southwest monsoon has reached Kerala earlier than usual. IMD predicts it will cover Delhi NCR by late June, bringing relief from heat. Check forecast dates and updates.
Energy Sector Drives Over Half of Maharashtra's Carbon Emissions
A new analysis reveals that Maharashtra's energy sector accounts for more than 50% of the state's total carbon emissions, highlighting continued reliance on fossil fuels despite renewable energy investments.
India's Mountains Choke Under Tourist Waste and Overtourism
Overtourism in India's mountains leads to trash, landslides, and traffic jams. Experts blame poor management and lack of infrastructure. Solutions include behavioral change and deposit schemes.
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Sonam Wangchuk threatens 42-day hunger strike over arrest
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened a 42-day hunger strike if Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke or members are arrested ahead of a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk will travel from Ladakh to join the demonstration.
FM Sitharaman Launches Bharat Vann Yojana in Raichur
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the 'Bharat Vann Yojana' in Raichur, Karnataka, organized by the district administration and SPMCIL's CSR initiative.
Bioremediation Project Launched for Gurugram Waste
Union Minister Manohar Lal launched a bioremediation pilot project at Dhankot Leg-3 to treat legacy waste using microbes, aiming to reduce the burden on Bandhwari landfill.
Kurukshetra University Marks Environment Day with Sustainability Focus
Kurukshetra University celebrated World Environment Day with a programme emphasizing environmental conservation and sustainable development, featuring VC Prof Som Nath Sachdeva and keynote speaker Prof Baldev Setia.
Karnal District Marks World Environment Day with Plantation Drive
Karnal district celebrated World Environment Day with large-scale plantation drives involving civic bodies, educational institutions, NGOs, and judicial officials to promote environmental conservation.
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Science City Hosts State-Level World Environment Day Event
Pushpa Gujral Science City in Kapurthala hosted the state-level World Environment Day 2026, with MP Balbir Singh Seechewal launching a plantation drive and presenting awards.
Nature-Based Solutions: Hype or Hope?
As the world integrates nature-based solutions into climate targets, Aisiri Amin examines their value and limitations in mitigating environmental challenges.
ATC Shahpur Rally Marks World Environment Day 2026
ATC Shahpur organized an awareness rally for World Environment Day 2026, with MLA Kewal Singh Pathania planting saplings and flagging off the event. Over 300 students participated, emphasizing environmental conservation and a drug-free society.
Forest Dept Cleanliness Drive at Neugal Park for World Environment Day
The Forest Department celebrated World Environment Day with a cleanliness drive at Neugal Park in Palampur, attended by MLA Ashish Butail. Participants cleaned the park and pledged to protect the environment.
Bengaluru Celebrates Environment Day with Tree Drives
Bengaluru observed World Environment Day with large-scale tree planting drives, green pledges from corporates, and community initiatives aimed at boosting urban greenery and sustainability.
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Chandigarh UT Launches Environmental Health Mapping Initiative
The UT Administration has launched a comprehensive study to map Chandigarh's environmental health, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 with emission projections and hotspot identification.
Experts Urge Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Water Crises
At a BSIP workshop in Lucknow, experts called for urgent nature-based solutions to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity, emphasizing traditional water management.
Burning Waste in Madurai Water Channels Causes Air Pollution
Residents of Madurai face health issues as waste dumped in open water channels is burnt, releasing toxic smoke. Experts demand desilting and permanent solutions.
World Environment Day in Trichy: Plantations, Awareness Events
Trichy observed World Environment Day with tree plantation drives, awareness rallies, and community clean-ups. Forest department events drew students and officials, emphasizing conservation and sustainability.
World Environment Day Celebrated with Tree Plantation Drives
World Environment Day was observed across Trichy with tree plantation drives, awareness rallies, and community initiatives focusing on conservation and sustainability.
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Kanpur Metro Hosts World Environment Day Awareness Programme
Kanpur Metro and NGO 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' organized a World Environment Day event where children created drawings on conservation and rode the underground metro for the first time.
Nagpur Launches Citywide Tree Plantation Campaign on World Environment Day
Nagpur launched a citywide tree plantation campaign on World Environment Day, led by Mayor Neeta Thakre, to increase green cover and prevent urban heat trap. The drive runs till June 21.
Punjab Governor Leads Plantation Drive on World Environment Day
Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria led a citywide plantation drive on World Environment Day under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, with participation from top officials, security forces, and Anganwadi centres.
Mobile Lab to Identify Air Pollution Sources in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and IIT-Kanpur launch a mobile lab to identify real-time air pollution sources, aiding data-driven pollution control measures.
Gurgaon Residents Protest Aravali Afforestation Plan
Over 100 residents and activists protested the Haryana government's 750-acre afforestation project in the Aravalis, citing ecological violations and wildlife habitat destruction on World Environment Day.
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Andhra CM Naidu Aims for 50% Green Cover by 2047
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced a vision to increase the state's green cover to 50% by 2047, emphasizing collective action for environmental protection on World Environment Day.
Goa Air Quality Good, Water Quality Still a Concern: GSPCB
Goa's air quality remained good to satisfactory between April 2025 and March 2026, but water quality issues persist with faecal coliform exceedances in some sources, including beaches.
Ahmedabad Heat: 53 of 56 Days Over 40°C in 2025
Ahmedabad endures extreme heat with 53 of 56 days in 2025 crossing 40°C. Analysis shows a rise in such days from 35 annually in 1991-2000 to 53 now, linked to climate change and urbanization.
Oxford Study: Ahmedabad Among Most Heat-Vulnerable Cities
A University of Oxford study ranks Ahmedabad among the world's most heat-vulnerable cities, with a risk score of 0.79. The research highlights social vulnerabilities and infrastructural capacities in heat risk assessment.
Ahmedabad Goes Green on World Environment Day
Ahmedabad celebrated World Environment Day with plantation drives, nature trails, quizzes, and workshops, engaging citizens in climate action and environmental protection.
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SC orders compensatory parks after DDA fells 1,100 trees
The Supreme Court ordered compensatory afforestation after DDA illegally felled over 1,100 trees in Delhi's Southern Ridge. 18 Namo Oxygen Parks were inaugurated on World Environment Day.
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