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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Topic: environment

SC seeks report on air pollution control measures in Delhi-NCR from AQI statutory body CAQM

The bench noted senior advocate Aparajita Singh has flagged the 'serious problem' of air pollution with the winters approaching as well as crop residue burning.

Wildfire-struck Portugal youth take European govts to court for climate change inaction

The case - filed in September 2020 against the 27 EU member states - is the largest climate case ever to be heard by the European Court of Human Rights.

Only 50% of Delhi govt’s environment fund used in 7 yrs, none of it for Pollution Control Committee

Most of expenditure from Rs 1,464 cr 'environmental compensation charge' fund has gone towards Delhi-Meerut RRTS, yet to be used for activities under Delhi's Pollution Control Committee.

‘Just the beginning’ — Fast fashion firms tackle Europe’s clothing waste crisis

Precise data on the growth of clothing waste is scarce but collection for recycling & reuse increased gradually in several European countries from around 2010, a 2021 EU report said.

Vedanta lobbied to weaken environmental regulations during pandemic, reports OCCRP

The article comes comes a day after the media group published a report on Adani Group that said the group family used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks.

Data can help decarbonise cities, lead urban transformation

Building the governance, standards and culture that delivers confidence in energy data exchange is essential to maximising the potential of carbon reduction technologies

Europe is removing unused dams. Will it increase biodiversity?

The annual report from Dam Removal Europe shows that 325 obstacles were taken down across rivers in 16 countries, improving river flows & enabling fish to reach breeding areas.

El Nino posing risk for Indonesian coffee, global prices hit all-time high

As Sumatra and Java face the brunt of the dry spell, experts predict that the intensity of El Niño will heighten in the later part of 2023 and early 2024.

Canada’a Osoyoos, its nearby areas get evacuation order as wildfire crosses US border

Eagle Bluff wildfire is approximately 4 km from Osoyoos and is currently estimated to be 2,200 acres in size on the Canadian side of the border.

US and China engage in climate talks as heatwave sweeps across the globe

US climate envoy John Kerry met Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua in Beijing, urging joint action to cut methane emissions and coal-fired power.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.