Tamil Nadu Invasive Species Eradication Efforts
The Madras High Court has intensified efforts to remove invasive species like Senna spectabilis and Lantana camara from Tamil Nadu’s forests by October 2025. This…
Environment & Ecology
CCPA’s New Guidelines on Greenwashing in Advertising
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines to curb greenwashing in advertisements, mandating scientific evidence or third-party certification for environmental claims. Aimed at…
GEO-7 Report: A Global Call for Environmental Action
The upcoming GEO-7 report, developed by UNEP with contributions from 300 scientists, is set to present a comprehensive assessment of global environmental challenges at the…
Kerala’s Coastal Zone Management Plan Approval
Kerala’s recently approved Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) align with the 2019 Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) guidelines, easing restrictions on coastal development in ten districts.…
India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)
India introduced its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at the UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…
[Newsbits] 8-18.11.2024: Mechanical qubit,
October 2024 marked India’s hottest October since records began, with Delhi experiencing its warmest month since 1951 and no rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
Elephant Deaths Linked to Toxic Kodo Millet in India
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New Leafless Orchid Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
The recently discovered orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis, found in Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh, is unique due to its leafless structure and reliance on fungal nutrients…
Climate and Health Conference 2024
The Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024), held in Harare, Zimbabwe, brings together 400+ leaders from 54 African countries to address climate-related health challenges.…
