Environment Stories

The Union government will use a Geographical Information System (GIS) for faster environmental clearance for infrastructure

Temperatures in cities tend to be hotter than in the surrounding countryside due to the prevalence of surfaces that retain heat and release it slowly.

The Energy Conservation Act, of 2001 is the framework to provide for the efficient use of energy and its conservation

Since its introduction in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award has given some of the most dynamic environmental leaders in the world attention and recognition.

Mawlynnong is situated in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, which is one of the seven states of North-Eastern India. It was crowned the ‘Cleanest Village in Asia’ by Discover India. Also, called ‘God’s Own Garden'.

In an attempt to tackle the consequences of a changing climate on the agricultural sector, world leaders at COP27 urged countries for sustainable agricultural support in order to ensure food security for all.

In the municipality of Katwijk, the Netherlands, an innovative system called the Bubble Barrier has been implemented

Majuli, the world’s largest inhabited riverine island is situated amidst the mighty Brahmaputra and can be reached only through ferries from the city of Jorhat.

The Coastal Aquaculture Act was enacted in the year 2005 for the establishment an authority to regulate activities in this sector.

Half of the world's donkey population could disappear in the next five years, as millions are killed for their skins to meet the growing demand for traditional Chinese medicine.