Supreme Court And Retrospective Environmental Clearances (ECS)
The Supreme Court of India reviewed and reversed its earlier stand that retrospective environmental clearances (ECs) are illegal. The verdict,…
Category: Environment
Biodiversity Discoveries At Great Nicobar Project Site
A newly identified snake species and a possibly new bird species were recently found in Great Nicobar Island, highlighting its…
Sulphur Dioxide And FGD In India
Recent data from the Central Electricity Authority highlighted that several major power plants within 300 km of Delhi still operate…
Cop30 – Roadmap To End Deforestation And New Global Climate Diplomacy
The Global Mutirao Agreement gained significance as the major outcome of COP30 in Brazil, where countries agreed to prepare a…
Global Methane Status Report 2025
The Global Methane Status Report 2025 highlights the urgent need for methane reduction, especially in large emitting countries like India.…
Rethinking Environmental Responsibility In Industrial Planning
Industrial expansion is increasingly linked to reduced green cover norms and reliance on small on-site green belts, raising concerns that…
India’s Proposed Cafe 3 Norms And Auto Industry Divide
The upcoming CAFE 3 Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms (FY28–FY32) introduce stricter fuel-efficiency rules based on the weight of…
Why Indias Dugongs Are Declining
A recent IUCN report presented at the Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi warns that dugongs in India are facing a…
Treating Human-wildlife Conflict As A Natural Disaster
The Supreme Court has recently emphasized treating such conflicts as natural disasters, highlighting the need for coordinated action and stronger…
Global Climate Action Vs. Trade Barriers
At COP30, developing countries, including India, raised concerns about how climate action affects international trade, especially through measures like carbon…