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India-Norway Pact Cuts EPD Certification Cost by 70%

Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.

SC Vanashakti Recall: No Win for Retrospective EC

Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.

SC recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances

Supreme Court recalls May 16 verdict barring ex post facto environmental clearances in 2-1 split decision. Majority cites Rs 20,000 crore public resources at stake while dissenting judge calls it environmental retrogression.

899 Farmer Suicides in Marathwada During 2025

Marathwada witnesses 899 farmer suicides between January-October 2025. Former MP Raju Shetti blames unseasonal rains and crop damage. Read the full report on this agricultural crisis.

UAE Launches AI Environmental Data Portal

The UAE's Environment Agency launches an AI-powered digital portal to revolutionize environmental monitoring and reporting, enhancing data accessibility.

Oman wins seat on UNESCO MAB Council for 2025-2029

Oman secures a seat on UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme council, reinforcing its global environmental leadership and commitment to sustainable development goals. Discover how this impacts global ecology.

Cyclone Montha Wreaks Havoc on Vijayawada Roads

Severe cyclonic storm Montha batters Vijayawada, causing extensive damage to roads and infrastructure. Authorities launch massive restoration efforts across the affected regions.

Cyclone Motha destroys 1.58L hectares of crops in AP

Severe cyclonic storm Motha devastates agricultural lands across Andhra Pradesh, damaging crops worth crores and affecting thousands of farmers. Complete details on the destruction and government response.

Bengaluru's EMPRI gets ₹550 crore mega makeover

Karnataka's environmental research institute EMPRI in Bengaluru is set for a massive ₹550 crore redevelopment, transforming it into a world-class sustainability hub with state-of-the-art facilities and expanded campus.

Western Gats Under Threat: Stop Mini Hydel Project

Environmental activist Vijay Nishanth appeals to Karnataka Forest Department to reject mini hydel project in Western Gats, warning of ecological damage to Bengaluru's critical green corridor.

Cyclone Motha damages Kendrapara coastal protection wall

Severe cyclonic storm Motha causes significant damage to Odisha's coastal infrastructure, breaching the crucial geo-synthetic tube wall protection system in Kendrapara district, raising concerns about future storm vulnerability.

India's Sand Mining Crisis: Ecological Disaster Ahead

India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.

NEHU scholars attend climate workshop in Bhutan

Students and faculty from North-Eastern Hill University participate in transformative climate change workshop in Bhutan, focusing on sustainable solutions and cross-border environmental collaboration.

Gas Leak Panic Grips Punjab Border Villages

A suspected hazardous gas leak has triggered mass panic in Punjab's Nangal border villages, with dozens hospitalized and emergency response teams deployed to contain the situation.

Himachal's Vertical Hill Cuttings Alarm NGT

The National Green Tribunal sounds alarm over Himachal's dangerous vertical hill cuttings for development projects, warning of severe ecological damage and increased landslide risks.

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