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Proof that elusive wild cats still prowl high Himalayas—Pallas’ Cat photographed 1st time in Arunachal

Akanksha Mishra - September 9, 2025

SC-appointed SIT has 195 questions for Reliance’s Vantara; CBI, ED may be roped in

Tigers of the skies finally get a govt boost. Tamil Nadu unveils Raptor Research Foundation

Clearing the air: Scientists find missing link to calculate atmospheric CO2 for climate change strategy

Planting trees to fight climate change is no sure solution

Faye Flam - July 12, 2019

The risk in believing that just planting trees can fight climate changes is that it might mislead people into thinking we don’t need to cut emissions.

The world’s 2-billion-tonne garbage problem just got more alarming

Ann Koh - July 12, 2019

Asian countries are rejecting tainted garbage from countries that export them. Those ships could now head to Africa, it is feared.

US military is a bigger polluter than 140 countries. The war machine has to be shrunk

Benjamin Neimark - July 6, 2019

US military consumes more liquid fuels and emits more climate-changing gases than most medium-sized countries.

You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic a week, finds research

Emma Charlton - June 29, 2019

People around the world are consuming about 5 grams of microplastic a week, and experts say there's no way to escape it.

Rhino, snow leopard, red panda — the endangered species Modi govt wants to protect

Sanya Dhingra - June 28, 2019

As part of its 5-year plan, Modi govt has identified other issues that need attention, including resolving man-animal conflict and eco-tourism policy.

How mangrove nurseries are changing the lives of Odisha women & the forest around them

Peter Thomson - June 24, 2019

For years, these women lost income, their health and nutrition suffered, and they found themselves ever more marginalised.

This egg hunt in Jaisalmer is no game. It’s a matter of life & death for a ‘great’ bird

Ajay Suri - June 22, 2019

The Great Indian Bustard, among the heaviest flying birds on the planet, is at least 30 times closer to extinction than the tiger.

‘No water’ complaints in Delhi rose 151% to 86,637 in first 3 years of AAP govt: study

Aneesha Bedi - June 20, 2019

Praja Foundation study found 86,637 Delhiites approached Delhi Jal Board with complaints about not getting water from 34,554 in 2015.

Deadline to clean Ganga is next year but less than 30% of sewerage infra is ready

Moushumi Das Gupta - June 18, 2019

Of the 150 sewage treatment plants sanctioned under Namami Gange, only 42 have been completed as on 31 May, shows Ministry of Jal Shakti data.

A deadly fungus is killing frogs and the human toll of this massacre will be heavy

Vishwam Sankaran - June 12, 2019

Nearly 41% of known amphibian species face extinction due to factors like habitat destruction and climate change. The frog-killer fungus is making it worse.

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Environment

Proof that elusive wild cats still prowl high Himalayas—Pallas’ Cat photographed 1st time in Arunachal

SC-appointed SIT has 195 questions for Reliance’s Vantara; CBI, ED may be roped in

Tigers of the skies finally get a govt boost. Tamil Nadu unveils Raptor Research Foundation

Clearing the air: Scientists find missing link to calculate atmospheric CO2 for climate change strategy

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