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January 2026 fifth warmest on record despite cold snap in Europe, North America

India, Feb. 10 -- January 2026 marked the fifth warmest on record, despite a cold snap in Europe and North America, due to a wavy Arctic jet stream. While the northern hemisphere faced frigid conditi... Read More


Living with water: Listening to rivers and wetlands is no longer optional in Goa

India, Feb. 10 -- Goa's water crisis is unfolding in a water-rich state, shaped by planning failures rather than a lack of rainfall Pollution, erosion and unregulated development are degrading rivers... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 9, 2026): Forest cover in India's mega cities up by 2.09 sq km since 2021

India, Feb. 10 -- Parliament was informed of a modest increase in forest cover across India's major cities, alongside ongoing industrial non-compliance with environmental standards The government out... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 6, 2026)

India, Feb. 9 -- Lalitpur stone crusher The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on February 5, 2026, directed response to be submitted by the state of Uttar Pradesh (through the Principal Secretary, Enviro... Read More


Climate risks far exceed what traditional economic models assume, new report warns, citing extremes and tipping points

India, Feb. 9 -- A new report warns that current economic and financial models severely underestimate climate risks from extreme weather and potential tipping points Researchers say climate change is... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 5, 2026)

India, Feb. 9 -- Jharkhand HC orders FIR for HIV transmission via infected blood transfusions to minors. Haryana HC mandates sealing illegal mining site, accountability for environmental plundering. ... Read More


Businesses are destroying the very natural systems they depend on to survive: IPBES Report

India, Feb. 9 -- Businesses around the world are destroying the very natural systems they rely on to survive, a major global report released on February 9, 2026, has revealed. The "Methodological Ass... Read More


China's panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

India, Feb. 9 -- Japan said goodbye to its last two giant pandas on January 27, as twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were returned from their host country to China. Their departure has left Japan without an... Read More


Future of Africa's food security: Need investment in technology, data governance, institutional capacity

India, Feb. 9 -- Africa needs to invest in technology, data governance and institutional capacity to enhance food security. New report urges Africa to aim to lead advancement in technologies such as ... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 6, 2026): Extreme weather hit over 1.3 million hectares of cropped land in 2024-25

India, Feb. 9 -- Government updates Parliament on rural livelihoods, crop losses from natural calamities and housing construction under PMAY-Gramin Jharkhand reports mobilisation of over 35 lakh rura... Read More