Kohima, April 1 (IANS) Researchers from Nagaland University and a Nainital varsity have used advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) modelling and remote sensing techniques to examine environmental changes in Nagaland’s Kohima district, with their study offering critical scientific insights into the fragile geo-ecological conditions of the Northeast’s hill region and highlighting growing concerns over environmental degradation.The paper was co-authored by Dr Khrieketouno Belho and Prof. M…
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New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) New Delhi’s iconic India Gate will go dark on Saturday night, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. IST, as part of Earth Hour 2026, a global environmental initiative encouraging people and institutions to switch off non‑essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and environmental sustainability. Earth Hour this year marks the 20th anniversary of the global movement, observed under the theme “Give an Hour for Earth,” highlighting…
Oslo, March 27 (IANS) Norway and Belgium signed an agreement aimed at facilitating infrastructure for the transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf.According to a press release issued by the Norwegian government, the agreement to advance carbon capture and storage (CCS) was signed on Thursday at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger and is part of Europe’s climate efforts.International energy company Equinor and Belgium-headquartered infr…
Islamabad, March 26 (IANS) Pakistan is projected to experience a net increase in mortality of 51 deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 as global temperatures continue to rise due to fossil fuels emissions and low and middle-income countries accounting 90 per cent of the premature deaths caused by climate change, local media reported. According to a study by Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago, these are the first projections of rising temperatures’ impact on mortality to target adaptatio…
Geneva, March 23 (IANS) The Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean as well as melting of ice, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.March 23 is World Meteorological Day, with the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.” On the same day, the WMO released the State of the Global Climate report 2025, analyzing a range of key climate indicators, includi…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated the need to conserve every drop of water and urged citizens to adopt responsible usage practices, while also acknowledging the efforts of individuals and communities working towards water conservation. Marking World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of sustainable water management in the face of growing global challenges. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Water sustains …
Washington, March 19 (IANS) India’s water governance reforms, particularly in Maharashtra, could play a pivotal role in shaping how the world feeds 10 billion people sustainably, the World Bank said on Thursday, highlighting the state’s regulatory model as a global example. In a new report, the World Bank added that smarter management of water in agriculture is essential to meeting future food demand while generating millions of jobs, and that India’s policy innovations offer lessons for water-s…
Gandhinagar, March 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government will introduce a new digital monitoring system to track the condition of urban lakes and air quality across cities, with the Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) set to launch the “Lake and Air Watch” initiative covering municipal areas across the state. The initiative will establish monitoring systems in 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipalities to track air quality and assess the condition of lakes through a unified digital pla…
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings across 20 hectares along the Buckingham Canal during 2025–26 as part of a major initiative to restore coastal ecosystems and enhance Chennai’s resilience to climate change. Sharing details of the project on social media platform X, Additional Chief Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Supriya Sahu, said the plantation effort is designed to create a natural coastal bioshield while i…
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza has once again voiced her concern over the ongoing environmental degradation, and said that her “almost five-year-old understands that when trees are cut down, “we are not clearing land, we are erasing life.” Sharing a strong message on her social media account, the actress shared a series of images highlighting the importance of preserving nature.Alongside the carousel, she captioned the post as, “More Green Please.” She further wrote, “Our t…