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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme released a report titled “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines”, which highlights that the improper disposal of medicines poses serious risks to both environmental an...

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Great Indian Bustard (GIB)

Recently, the Government of India informed that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme. This programme is a crucial conservation effort aimed at increasing the populati...

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Carbon Credit Programme

The announcement of a ₹20,000 crore allocation for a carbon credit programme in the Union Budget 2026 has created significant public debate and confusion. A major point of misunderstanding is whether this fund is intended fo...

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Deepor Beel

Recent reports indicate that illegal earth cutting is continuing in a wetland area connected to Deepor Beel in the Satmile region of Guwahati. This is happening despite prohibitory orders by the district administration and ...

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India’s Renewable Energy Transition

At the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, policymakers and system planners highlighted a major structural shift in India’s clean energy transition. India has already crossed 50% non-fossil fuel installed power capacity, marking a si...

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Spotted Hyena

A recent study has highlighted the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) as an unexpected “eco-warrior” in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, Mekelle. The research shows that hyenas play an important ecological and sa...

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Silent Valley National Park

A recent comprehensive bird survey in Silent Valley National Park has recorded 192 bird species, highlighting the rich avian biodiversity of this ecologically sensitive rainforest region. The findings reaffirm the park’s...

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Doomsday Fish

Recently, two giant oarfish—popularly known as “doomsday fish”—were spotted near the shore in Cabo San Lucas. This is considered an extremely rare event, as these creatures usually inhabit deep ocean wa...

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Anavaran Portal

Recently, the Forest Survey of India discontinued its Anavaran Deforestation Alert System, which was designed to monitor forest cover loss across the country. About Anavaran Portal The Anavaran Portal is a digital monito...

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UN Report on Migratory Species

The interim update of the UN State of the World’s Migratory Species Report 2024 highlights a worrying global trend, stating that 49% of migratory species populations are declining under the Convention on the Conservation...

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