Environment Stories

In December 2023, Tamil Nadu, nestled in southern India, experienced an unprecedented onslaught of rainfall, unlocking a sequence of unfortunate events.

Farmers and gardeners in Himachal Pradesh are grappling with the impacts of climate change. After dealing with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, they are now contending with drought conditions that are threatening their crops and livelihoods.

A recent study in the western Himalayas reveals that when snow melts early, it affects alpine plants in complex ways, influencing traits like leaf composition and resource acquisition strategies.

The blue whale, the largest mammal and indeed the largest animal on Earth, is well-known. But have you ever wondered about the smallest mammal on our planet?

The Center for Science and Environment (CSE) has disclosed in its recent study that the pollution levels during the winter months

Explore how Denganmal, a Maharashtra village, fights its water crisis by forming 'water wives' - polygamy - to fetch water. #WaterWives

A new study in the journal Nature has given us a never-before-seen look at how humans use the ocean, and it’s changing a lot. The study was led by Global Fishing Watch

In 1862, German naturalist Eduard von Martens embarked on an expedition to the Far East. During his journey, he stumbled upon a peculiar fish in a market in Jakarta, a city located on the island of Java, which was a Dutch colony at the time.

Scientists have successfully mapped the genetic journey of the pangolin, the most illegally trafficked mammal in the world. This was achieved by tracing skin samples from both living white-bellied pangolins and those confiscated from illicit markets.

Forest fire incidents are on the rise annually in various regions of the country, including North India’s hilly areas. While these incidents