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‘If UP can...’: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sets 10 crore tree target, backs coconuts
July 14, 2026 3:41 pm
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari slammed the previous Mamata Banerjee government over its negligence towards the destruction of forest cover.
‘No matter of right’: Madras High Court denies use of utensils, fuel in reserve forest
July 07, 2026 6:23 pm
The Madras High Court upheld the forest department's decision to restrict cooking materials in a reserve forest, holding that protecting wildlife and the environment must come first.
Environmental toxins: Heart surgeon ranks everyday exposures that may be real health risks
July 06, 2026 3:07 pm
From secondhand smoke and air pollution to microplastics and mobile phone radiation, not all environmental exposures carry the same health risk.
Prominent Lebanese turtle conservationist dies in Israeli strike: Who was Mona Khalil?
June 25, 2026 8:57 am
Mona Khalil, Lebanon's renowned environmentalist and marine biologist died after severe injuries due to an Israeli strike near her home in Tyre last week.
As John Berger turns 100, noticing the trees that escaped his Ways of Seeing
June 11, 2026 6:25 pm
If Ways of Seeing was revolutionary in the way it saw humans in art, what could it imply for us to reverse our focus of interest — where, after long and weary centuries of human domination, of watching only humans, of turning all other living forms into background, we notice moss and mycelium, fir and fern, not as compass needle but as the mercury in a thermometer?
World Environment Day: Tracking bird-window collisions through citizen science, industry outreach
June 04, 2026 11:39 pm
Bird-window collisions in India remain largely under-recognised and barely researched. Emerging evidence suggests a significant threat to India’s already declining bird populations
529 heritage trees vs. 45-metre road: Pune residents form human chain to save Ganeshkhind's green cover
May 02, 2026 3:31 pm
The human chain began at the trees near the Simla office -- the spot where the first set of trees had been cut -- and stretched all the way to the College of Agriculture.
Bengaluru exhibit ‘Walk Into Fragmented Forest’ turns ecology data into art
April 25, 2026 12:39 pm
The exhibit was conceptualised by artists Shreni Sanghvi and Abhishek Kapahi of HereNow Studio, alongside ecologist Meghna Krishnadas of the National Centre for Biological Sciences.
Chandigarh flyover vs heritage: Punjab and Haryana HC flags environmental compliance as May deadline looms
April 22, 2026 5:26 pm
Amicus cites master plan violations and heritage risks for the proposed Tribune Chowk flyover; UT relies on 2024 order vacating stay, cites traffic urgency
10 of the world's oldest forests you can still visit
April 20, 2026 6:09 pm
These ancient forests have outlived civilisations, and you can still walk through them.
ENVIRONMENT PHOTOS
Rachel Carson: All you need to know about the American marine biologist
June 02, 2026 11:31 am
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose Sea Trilogy and book Silent Spring are credited with advancing marine conservation and the global environmental movement.
David Attenborough turns 100: Facts you didn't know about the legendary nature storyteller
May 08, 2026 10:50 am
The legendary David Frederick Attenborough who has been an English broadcaster, natural historian and conservationist, turns 100 today. These are fascinating facts about him you should know.
Meet the lion-tailed macaque
April 24, 2026 12:21 pm
The lion tailed macaque, an endangered species, is one of the most rare and charismatic primates. Know more about this rainforest inhabitant.
Remembering Madhav Gadgil: All you need to know about veteran ecologist
January 08, 2026 4:34 pm
Madhav Gadgil, a veteran ecologist who was instrumental in drafting the Forest Rights Act and founding the centre of Ecological Sciences at IISc Bengaluru, passes away at 83.
Honouring the legacy of Jane Goodall: Unknown facts about the primatologist
October 07, 2025 11:19 am
Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist and anthropologist passed away on 1st October this year. Here is a list of facts you actually might not be aware of about her.
World Earth Day 2021: Indian artists come together in support of Mumbai’s mangroves
April 22, 2021 10:15 am
Campaign #MakeArtforMumbaisMangroves highlights work by Svabhu Kohli, Afrah Shafiq, Nayan Shrimali and Vaishali Chudasama, Anjali Mehta, Mira Malhotra and Michelle Poonawalla amongst others
ENVIRONMENT VIDEOS
Science Take | How geckos move across water
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
The Asian house gecko can move across water at great speed by using a half-running, half-swimming motion.
Science Take | How to give a spider an eye test
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Jumping spiders have excellent vision. To test it, scientists use a special machine of which there are only two in the world.
‘I didn’t know if I was gonna make it' | Wildfires Rage in California
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
A fire ravaged Northern California on Thursday, damaging homes and injuring residents. Another fire started northwest of Los Angeles the following day, forcing more residents to evacuate.
VIRAL: Video of tiger chasing tourists in Maharashtra goes viral
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
The video showing a tigress chasing a tourist vehicle in the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve( TATR) in Chandrapur district set alarm bells ringing in TATR administration. The road where it happened has been closed for safari rides.
Human activity wiped more than half of the world’s vertebrates: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:12 pm
A recent report by the World Wildlife Fund says that human activity wiped out 60% of the world’s vertebrate population between 1970 and 2014.
UNBOXING: What pollution from vehicles is doing to our city and our body
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
his month, we sit down with Anumita Roychowdhury, the Executive Director of Centre for Science and environment to understand the impact of pollution from vehicles on the street.
NYT ScienceTake | The Science Behind a Frog’s Leap
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
A frog’s leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?
On World Environment Day, a look at what countries are doing to promote tiger conservation
June 22, 2020 6:26 pm
In 2018, 12 countries agreed to work on tiger conservation. This is how they are doing. India, while doing well, must realise it is not the time to slowdown.
Jimmy Shergill feels it's important to support films on children
February 26, 2016 3:57 am
New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill feels it is important to promote films which focus on kids.He said that films which have stories revolving around kids or children as the lead is very important to be promoted.Jimmy Shergill was present at the trailer launch of 'Shortcut Safari.'Directed by Amitabha Singh, 'Shortcut Safari' is a Hindi film whose story revolves around a group of children who get trapped in a dense forest, for three days, during their school outing.The experience of these seven children teaches them the value of mutual respect, team-spirit and perseverance, and also lays importance on a clean environment.
Now tourists can meet Ninja character, enjoy live fishing in Japan
February 18, 2016 1:49 pm
Kanagawa, Feb 18 (ANI): Ninja is the real hero of the war era in Japan and now tourists can meet Ninja characters. At Odawara castle in Kanagawa, the Ninja attracts and entertain the tourists. He even takes visitors pictures and explains them about historic remains. There is a facility for tourists to dress up like Ninja and take pictures. Foreign tourists are more attracted towards Ninja character. Ninja plays an ambassador to introduce Japanese tradition to foreigners. The visitors also practice ‘Shuriken’, a weapon used by Ninja warrior. Tourists from Australia enjoyed using Shuriken. Tourists can also enjoy live fishing at Misaki fishing port in ‘Kanagawa’, south of Tokyo. During winter, Japanese sea provides many other seasonal fish including barracuda, yellowtail and others. Before sending to market, these fishes are divided separately depending on its breed and size. They are later taken for auction at the whole sale market. Splendid alfonsino is uploaded through the year at Misaki fishing port. Especially from winter to spring is the peak season of that fish. It is oily and tasty. Tourist can visit this fishing port freely to see fish uploading. Misaki restaurant is located near the fishing market. It is convenient to enjoy fresh fish meal there. Fresh sashimi and grilled head of Yellow tail is very popular item. Misaki fishing port provides tasty breakfast of fish and best view of Mt Fuji. On every Sunday morning, market is held in the park. It is prosperous with fresh fish, popular Tuna and local vegetable. Japanese express gratitude to rich sea and good environment.
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