Tag: environment
For every $1 spent protecting nature, $30 goes to destroying it
For every US1 the world invests in protecting our natural environment, itspends US30 on activities that destroy it. This startling imbalance is...
Mountains are Warming Faster Than the Rest of the World
Mountains across the globe are currently warming significantly faster than nearby lowland areas. According to a major global review, this accelerated heating...
Major Environment Treaty Comes Into Force: Protecting High Seas Biodiversity in...
Nearly two decades of negotiations culminate as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement takes effect this Saturday, shielding vast high seas...
Oceans Hit Record Heat in 2025
Earth's oceans absorbed record 23 Zetta Joules of heat in 2025—equivalent to 37 years of global energy use—driving sea-level rise, extreme weather. International study warns of accelerating warming trends since 1990s.
India’s World-Class Environmental Lab and Solar Calibration Facility Boost Green Goals
Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates world's 2nd National Environmental Standard Lab and 5th solar cell calibration facility at CSIR-NPL. Major leap for India's clean air and renewable energy push.
Trump Withdraws US from UN Climate Framework
President Trump pulls US from UNFCCC climate treaty and IPCC, plus 66 UN bodies, calling them contrary to American interests. Critics warn of global climate setbacks and China gains.
Himalaya Region Faces $12 Trillion Climate Finance Gap
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) requires $12.05 trillion in climate finance by 2050 to combat vulnerabilities, per ICIMOD analysis. Discover funding gaps, country disparities, and innovative solutions for this critical water tower region.
Supreme Court hears suo motu case on Aravalli Hills
Supreme Court hears suo motu case on Aravalli Hills definition amid mining concerns. Explore 100m elevation criteria, activist fears, and hopes for stronger safeguards across Delhi-Gujarat range.
Global Forest Products Sector Stabilizes After 2023 Slump
FAO reports global forest products trade up 1.4% to $486B in 2024, surpassing pre-2021 levels. Wood panels, pulp production surge amid recovery—key facts, trends, and future outlook for sustainability.
Aravalli Hills Redefined: Mining Fears Amid Ecology Debate
Union Environment Ministry assures no threat to Aravalli ecology under new 100m definition. Mining limited to 0.19%, but exclusion concerns rise in India
