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What is The Aravalli Story And Why It Is Important
The Aravalli Hills one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and an ecologically sensitive zone that supports biodiversity, recharges groundwater, and regulates climate across northern India is at the centre of a legal and political storm.
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On Aravalli Row, Environment Minister's Conservation Assurance To NDTV
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, facing questions on the Aravallis, mounted a strong defence of the Centre on Tuesday, alleging that the controversy is being driven by misinformation and political motives rather than a concern for conservation.
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IAS Officer, Behind Project To Tackle Extreme Heat, Wins UN Environment Award
Supriya Sahu has been honoured for her pioneering, long-standing environmental leadership in India, particularly her work on plastic reduction, wildlife conservation, and more recently, sustainable cooling.
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New Zealand Declares War, Will Eradicate 25 Lakh "Stone Cold Killers"
New Zealand is planning to eradicate feral cats across the country by 2050 with the aim of protecting its fragile native wildlife. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka described feral cats as "stone cold killers."
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav On Brazil's New Proposal To Protect Trees
Brazil has tabled a proposal for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a "pay-for-performance" fund that could become the planet's largest multilateral mechanism for tropical forest conservation, said Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
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Major Improvement In Water Quality Of Yamuna River In July: Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a significant improvement in the water quality of the Yamuna river in July.
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International Tiger Day 2025: Home To 3,682 Tigers, India Now Global Leader In Tiger Conservation
India has achieved remarkable success in tiger conservation, and it's home to 3,682 large cats, Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.
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Blistering Heat, Empty Chairs, C-Word Hit UN's Flagship Development Event
Brutal heat scorched Spain this week, a blistering reminder of the climate change that is battering the poorest countries - stretching their finances even as government debt climbs to new heights. Two aspects were less abundant: money and power.
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Here's The Path To Conserving Protected Areas In The Amazon
Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas.
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New Rare Wild Orchid Seen In UK For First Time In 100 Years
A new lady's-slipper orchid, once believed to be extinct in the UK, has been spotted in the wild for the first time in 100 years following a decades-long conservation drive, experts said Tuesday.
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Jetty Project Near Gateway Of India Runs Into Rough Sea, Raise Green Concerns
The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites.
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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Papua New Guinea To Return To UN Climate Talks With Focus On "Forest Conservation"
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised Tuesday to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks, but called for safeguarding forests to be a bigger priority.
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
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What is The Aravalli Story And Why It Is Important
The Aravalli Hills one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and an ecologically sensitive zone that supports biodiversity, recharges groundwater, and regulates climate across northern India is at the centre of a legal and political storm.
-
On Aravalli Row, Environment Minister's Conservation Assurance To NDTV
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, facing questions on the Aravallis, mounted a strong defence of the Centre on Tuesday, alleging that the controversy is being driven by misinformation and political motives rather than a concern for conservation.
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IAS Officer, Behind Project To Tackle Extreme Heat, Wins UN Environment Award
Supriya Sahu has been honoured for her pioneering, long-standing environmental leadership in India, particularly her work on plastic reduction, wildlife conservation, and more recently, sustainable cooling.
-
New Zealand Declares War, Will Eradicate 25 Lakh "Stone Cold Killers"
New Zealand is planning to eradicate feral cats across the country by 2050 with the aim of protecting its fragile native wildlife. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka described feral cats as "stone cold killers."
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav On Brazil's New Proposal To Protect Trees
Brazil has tabled a proposal for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a "pay-for-performance" fund that could become the planet's largest multilateral mechanism for tropical forest conservation, said Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
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Major Improvement In Water Quality Of Yamuna River In July: Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a significant improvement in the water quality of the Yamuna river in July.
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International Tiger Day 2025: Home To 3,682 Tigers, India Now Global Leader In Tiger Conservation
India has achieved remarkable success in tiger conservation, and it's home to 3,682 large cats, Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.
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Blistering Heat, Empty Chairs, C-Word Hit UN's Flagship Development Event
Brutal heat scorched Spain this week, a blistering reminder of the climate change that is battering the poorest countries - stretching their finances even as government debt climbs to new heights. Two aspects were less abundant: money and power.
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Here's The Path To Conserving Protected Areas In The Amazon
Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas.
-
New Rare Wild Orchid Seen In UK For First Time In 100 Years
A new lady's-slipper orchid, once believed to be extinct in the UK, has been spotted in the wild for the first time in 100 years following a decades-long conservation drive, experts said Tuesday.
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Jetty Project Near Gateway Of India Runs Into Rough Sea, Raise Green Concerns
The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites.
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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Papua New Guinea To Return To UN Climate Talks With Focus On "Forest Conservation"
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised Tuesday to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks, but called for safeguarding forests to be a bigger priority.
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Conservation Expert Warns Earth Is In Midst Of Sixth Great Extinction: "We Don't Have Time Left"
The conservationist noted that the crisis, driven largely by human activity, threatens the survival of countless species and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.
