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Over 3.68 lakh trees to be ‘affected’ for Adani mining project in Chhattisgarh, Centre tells LS

New Delhi: Over 3.68 lakh trees will be cut in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Arand for the Parsa East Kente Basan (PEKB) coal mines—an Adani Enterprises...

SO2 emission not a ‘major public health concern’—environment ministry defends revised norms after flak

Green activists are livid with Centre postponing the compliance date for thermal power plants to install emission regulation machinery for the sixth time.

Monsoon wreaks havoc in Himachal, 98 dead so far

Between 20 June and 13 July, there have been 57 rain-related deaths with 41 dead in road accidents across the state, revealed the State Disaster Management Authority.

Flash flood alert sounded for 13 districts in Jharkhand, IMD predicts heavy rainfall

An ‘orange’ alert for very heavy rainfall has been issued in parts of Jharkhand till 17 July.

Aviation is a tough industry to decarbonise. It’s a chicken-and-egg problem

Prices for sustainable aviation fuel are two to three times higher than jet fuel. However, it will be hard to boost production and reduce costs without reaching greater scale.

Namibian cheetah Nabha dies in MP’s Kuno week after suffering injuries. 9th death under Project Cheetah

This comes just days after Modi's visit to Namibia during which he  emphasised conservation efforts adopted for Namibian cheetahs following their intercontinental translocation.

State Disaster Management Authority says 91 dead since 20 June after intense rainfall in Himachal

The SDMA's Cumulative Loss Report (as of July 10) reveals that the largest number of rain-related deaths occurred in Mandi district (17 deaths), Kangra (12 deaths) & Kullu (3 deaths).

World’s biggest climate fund ramps up investment, to release $1.2 billion for 17 projects

Green Climate Fund's plan follows approval by shareholders including the US at a meeting this week, against a fractious political backdrop that has seen development aid slashed.

Monsoon fury in Himachal: 20 labourers working at hydroelectric project feared swept away in flash floods

The state grapples with widespread losses in Kullu and other districts, prompting urgent calls for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness.

WMO warns Asia warming twice as fast as global average

The WMO Secy-Gen states the State of the Climate in Asia report shows 'extreme weather is already exacting an unacceptably high toll' on the flora, fauna & livelihood of the region.

On Camera

Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?