The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Himachal Pradesh govt. takes stringent measures to control haphazard construction activities. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukh expresses concern for environment protection & conservation. Govt. to make construction regulations in green belt areas of Shimla district more stringent. Prohibit construction activities in plots with green/dry trees in Jakhu hills region. Notification to…

Workers can often be first to spot harms, from rule breaches and pollution to false sustainability claims

Congressional review of US’s strategic posture says security environment has worsened and US needs to respond.

CSIR-CCMB is collaborating with 20 research groups to understand the genetics behind Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in diverse populations. The project, "Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP)", aims to uncover the effects of genomic and environmental diversity in disease risk. 13,000 participants, including from India, will be part of the study to…

William launched his Earthshot Prize in 2021 to discover and scale up green technology.

Judges rule environmental impact in Narva-Jõesuu had not been fully assessed after activists brought case

Thames Water says plan is needed to combat droughts for London but Richmond Council has raised environmental concerns

It’s official. The government can *completely ignore* climate risk when they approve new fossil fuel projects. Or, to be pedantic about it, it turns out the government has *always* been able to ignore climate risk under current environmental laws. How do we know this? In June Environment Council of Central…

When it comes to end-of-life decisions, cremation has long been a popular choice. However, traditional cremation methods have raised concerns about their environmental impact. In recent years, a new alternative known as water cremation, or aquamation, has emerged as a greener and more sustainable option.