Tag: environment
Surge in Synthetic Opioids, Drugs and Environmental Harm
UN Report 2024: Rise in drug use disorders, synthetic opioids, and environmental impact amid global drug crisis.
Hidden Himalayan Danger: How Ice Patch Collapses Signal Deadly Flash Floods
Discover how ISRO scientists linked exposed ice patches on Srikanta Glacier to the devastating 2025 Uttarakhand flash floods. Learn why satellite monitoring is now critical for Himalayan safety.
Environmental and Health Repercussions of Bombing Iran ’s Oil Infrastructure
Experts warn of major environmental and health disasters in Tehran following the bombing of critical oil infrastructure and refineries.
Centralising Green Signals: India’s 2026 EIA Amendments and the New Standing...
Explore the MoEFCC’s 2026 draft amendments to the EIA Notification, introducing SAEIA and SCEIA to streamline India’s environmental clearance process.
Global Warming; Humanity Heating The Earth Faster Than Ever Before
New research by Stefan Rahmstorf reveals global warming is accelerating at twice its previous rate, potentially breaching 1.5°C by 2028
Plastic Pollution Reaches Antarctica ‘s Only Native Insect
Scientists confirm that the southernmost insect on Earth, Belgica antarctica, is now ingesting microplastics in one of the world's most isolated regions
Global Waste Trafficking Causes Toxic Pollution and Billions in Economic Damage
The UNODC reveals how illegal waste trafficking generates billions for criminals while causing toxic pollution and health crises in low-income nations
NGT Clears Great Nicobar Project: Development vs. Ecological Preservation
The National Green Tribunal clears the ₹81,000 crore Great Nicobar Island project. Explore the environmental concerns, strategic benefits, and legal battles surrounding this controversial development.
EPA Repeals: What This Means for Public Health and Climate Regulation
US President Donald Trump has repealed the EPA's endangerment finding on greenhouse gases. This decision creates a significant legal hurdle for future climate and public health regulations.
Climate Change, Deforestation Impacting Vegetation in The Himalayas
Satellite data reveals declining vegetation in Uttarakhand's Himalayas due to climate change, deforestation, and pollution, threatening biodiversity and vital water resources.
