Environment

Chasing Armageddon: Human activities accelerating Earth’s death as 6 of 9 boundaries crossed

Human activities has accelerated the death of the planet. A recent study by the journal Science Advances has found that the Earth has crossed 6 of the 9 planetary boundaries, a framework of different thresholds that tell just how endangered a planet is

Decarbonising Plastic: Perspective from Global South

The examples from the countries in the Global South demonstrate the importance of localised initiatives while emphasising the need for collaboration and shared responsibility in tackling the global plastic menace

Can the Modi sarkar chart a green road to growth?

Striking a balance between growth imperatives and green concerns is not impossible. It requires sincerity in politics, economy and science. The key challenges before the Modi sarkar

BJP's master strategist Anil Madhav Dave dies at 60: All you need to know about the environment minister

Environment Minister Anil Dave passed away in New Delhi on Thursday.

Watch: Giant alligator gets scared of robot camera inside Florida drain, makes a dash for life

The unexpected encounter with this reptilian wanderer has certainly stirred intrigue and fascination among viewers, providing a glimpse into the captivating wildlife encounters that can occur even in unexpected places

Explained: Why New York is banning gas stoves in new buildings

After years of deliberation, New York has banned natural gas and other fossil fuels in the construction of new buildings from 2026 onwards. The move comes in order to reduce pollution contributing to global warming. The state is aiming for a 40 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

Recycled royal garments, floral headdresses and more: How King Charles' coronation will reflect his love of nature

King Charles III has steeped his coronation in symbols of nature and the environment. His environmental interests will be reflected in wildflower seeds for schoolchildren, recycled royal garments, even the possible replacement of tiaras with floral headdresses

Liberals lecture Rishi Sunak over airplane pollution after £500,000 spent in one week

With their so-called "green day," the government can give the impression that they care about the environment, but in actuality, they are breaking their own pledges, opposition leader said

Filling up empty shelves: Why the UK should grow fruits and vegetables in cities

More than 80 per cent of people in the UK now live in urban areas. Expanding fruit and vegetable production in cities – a practice called urban horticulture – could thus help to reduce the severity of supermarket supply shortages in the future

Biden approves controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska

The announcement comes a day after the administration, in a big conservation move, said it would bar or limit drilling in some other areas of Alaska and the Arctic Ocean