Tag: environment
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US President Donald Trump has repealed the EPA's endangerment finding on greenhouse gases.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.
Floods Are Biggest Drivers of Plastic Pollution
A groundbreaking study reveals that floods are the primary drivers of plastic pollution in rivers, washing massive amounts of microplastics into oceans.
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.
