Ground Report Desk

As world leaders prepare for COP30 in Brazil, a highway is being built through the Amazon to ease travel. While officials call it "sustainable," conservationists warn it threatens biodiversity and contradicts the summit’s climate goals.

The Trump administration has rolled back bird protections, allowing industries to kill birds accidentally without penalties. Environmentalists warn this could worsen bird population declines, while oil and gas companies celebrate fewer regulations

Madhya Pradesh is experiencing rising temperatures, with cities like Khajuraho and Narmadapuram crossing 39°C. The heat is expected to intensify post-Holi, with night temperatures also increasing. Meteorologists predict no relief soon.

An Australian man became first to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant. The BiVACOR device, using magnetic levitation, offers hope for heart failure patients, bridging the gap until a transplant or possibly the need for one.

Environmentalists protest Telangana’s decision to auction 400 acres of Kancha Gachibowli forest for real estate. Forest is home to 237 bird species and wildlife, regulating climate and water security. Activists demand its protection as an ecological zone.

Discover how Parveen's research on the Chambal River creates a blueprint for combining scientific research with community action to balance human water needs and wildlife conservation.

Madhya Pradesh's ₹4.21 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 brings no new taxes but promises jobs, roads, Ayurvedic colleges, ITIs, and welfare schemes. Farmers and women’s welfare get major allocations. Opposition calls it a "budget of debt.

Trump claims more logging will stop wildfires and boost jobs, but scientists and environmentalists disagree. While timber groups support the move, experts argue it may worsen fire risks. The debate over forests, jobs, and climate continues.

Trump’s team is working on a plan to reshape federal climate research, aiming to downplay global warming risks and promote its benefits. This could justify rolling back environmental rules and turn Trump’s climate skepticism into official policy.

Columbia University is reeling from a $400M federal funding cut by Trump admin over alleged antisemitism. NIH has terminated 232 research grants, affecting medical & scientific projects. The move sparks debate over academic freedom & political influence.