Category : Climate Change


Govt Clarifies Environment Fund Use After NGT Order

The Union government has issued crucial clarifications regarding the proper utilization of environmental funds, following a National Green Tribunal directive that highlighted potential misuse across states.

Singapore's 'Tree Lady' Kirtida Mekani Dies at 66

Kirtida Mekani, known as Singapore's 'tree lady' for her decades of environmental and civic work, has died at age 66, leaving a significant impact on the city-state's green spaces and communities.

India Sends 7.5 Tonnes Cancer Drugs to Afghanistan

India has dispatched 7.5 tonnes of essential cancer medicines to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian aid initiative, reinforcing bilateral ties and addressing critical healthcare needs in the region.

Iran Admits 3,117 Protest Deaths Amid Crackdown

Iran releases first official death toll of 3,117 from recent protests, far below rights groups' estimates of 4,902+ fatalities, as tensions escalate with US warnings and regional military movements.

Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Rises to 55

The death toll from a devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall has risen to at least 55 people, with rescue teams continuing to search for human remains amid criticism of slow operations.

India Expands Carbon Market to 208 More Industrial Units

The Indian government has expanded its carbon market by setting greenhouse gas emission intensity targets for 208 additional industrial units, bringing petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminum under compliance.

NYC Climate Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala Resigns

New York City's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Rohit Aggarwala has resigned, effective January 30, 2026. Appointed by former Mayor Eric Adams, Aggarwala served all four years of Adams' term.

MPCB-Osaka City Japan MoU for Pollution Control

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board signs MoU with Osaka City, Japan for environmental cooperation focusing on waste management, air/water pollution, and carbon emission reduction through technology transfer.

Semipalatinsk: Cold War's Secret Nuclear Testing Zone

The Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, where 456 nuclear bombs were detonated between 1949-1989, remains the most bombed place on Earth. This article explores its hidden history, human cost, and haunting legacy like Atomic Lake.

Pune Garden Biodiversity vs Pollution Crisis

A citizen-led biodiversity survey at Pune's Ganeshkhind Botanical Garden reveals rich wildlife alongside severe sewage and plastic pollution threatening the Mula river ecosystem.

Israel Demolishes UNRWA Compound in East Jerusalem

Israeli forces demolished buildings inside a UN Palestinian refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem, calling it legal while UNRWA condemns it as an unprecedented attack violating international law.

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