Environment

Photo: Reuters NEW DELHI (ANI): The world’s glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate, with five of the past six years witnessing the fastest retreat on record. The first-ever World Day for Glaciers, observed earlier this month on March 21, served as

PUNE (ANI)- Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan emphasized the importance of sustainable farming and the role of farmers across Maharashtra at an event in Pune. Khan revealed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been urging him for years to expand his

Photo: X BHUBANESWAR (ANI)- Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has raised concerns over littering at Odisha’s highest peak, Deomali, following his recent solo trek. Rajamouli shared a video showcasing Deomali’s breathtaking views alongside scenes of plastic bottles and garbage strewn across the trail. "Had an

Photo: Huzaifa Maimoon, Principal of Saifi High School MUMBAI, (ANI) - The Dawoodi Bohra community reaffirmed its commitment to sparrow conservation by relaunching the Save Our Sparrows (SOS) campaign ahead of World Sparrow Day which falls on March 20. The initiative, which ran from

India-West Staff Reporter SAN MATEO, CA — Boomitra, a leader in soil carbon markets and a recipient of the 2023 Earthshot Prize, has joined forces with EID Parry, one of India’s major integrated sugar producers, to transform sugarcane farming in the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India is hosting a pivotal four-day conference, India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future, from March 19 -March 22, here. The conference, organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with two

Photo: https://www.skoda-auto.co.in/ India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Skoda Auto has announced plans to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in India, despite its parent company, Volkswagen Group, facing a $1.4 billion tax dispute with Indian authorities. The Indian division, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, is

Photo: EPA India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The Trump administration launched a sweeping rollback of environmental regulations on March 12, repealing Biden-era limits on power plant and vehicle emissions while also scaling back waterway protections. The regulatory changes, spearheaded by the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration continuing its assault on climate related offices and funding for climate research. This time its targeting the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii by cutting support for office leases — saving the grand sum

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In an effort to combat rising temperatures in Gujarat, hundreds of homes in Ahmedabad have received a new "cool roof" treatment, where their rooftops are painted with a white reflective coating. This initiative, which began two

LONDON (ANI)- A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London reveals how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we rely on, from termite mounds visible from space to beavers creating wetlands and hippos carving

Photo: Instagram/@virdas MUMBAI (ANI)- Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das has taken a witty yet serious dig at Mumbai's worsening air pollution, comparing breathing in the city to smoking a cigarette. Das shared a post on Instagram, stating, "I'll smoke a cigarette socially, maybe fifteen days

VIENNA (ANI) – As climate change accelerates, plants face increasing pressure to adapt to new environmental conditions. This is especially critical for crops, as drought- and heat-resistant plants are essential for ensuring food security in an unpredictable future. Some plants,

Photo: @denmarkindia COPENHAGEN – Denmark has launched the Green Transition Alliance India (GTAI) to strengthen its partnership with India on sustainable energy and advance global carbon neutrality. Denmark’s Ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, highlighted the urgency of climate action. “Danish companies

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Health insurance premiums in New Delhi may increase by 10% to 15% as insurers respond to a significant rise in pollution-related medical claims in 2024, according to industry executives. If approved by regulators, this proposal would mark

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Environmental groups filed lawsuits on February 19 challenging President Donald Trump’s reversal of offshore drilling bans, marking the first legal pushback against his environmental policies in his second term. One lawsuit, led by the Northern Alaska

Photo: TIME. PURNIMA India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Assamese biologist Purnima Devi Barman has been recognized on Time’s Women of the Year 2025 list for her groundbreaking conservation efforts to save the greater adjutant stork, one of the world’s most endangered birds. Barman’s

GUWAHATI (ANI)- The Himalayas, often called the "Third Pole," hold the largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar regions and provide fresh water for more than 1.3 billion people downstream. However, rapid glacial retreat in recent decades has raised concerns about

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Army Corps of Engineers has identified more than 600 energy and infrastructure projects that could be expedited under former President Donald Trump’s National Energy Emergency declaration, according to data published on its website, Reuters reports. West

NEW DELHI– Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Ramdev has blocked tech millionaire and longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson on X (formerly Twitter) after Johnson questioned his claims about immunity-boosting and anti-ageing products. On February 18, Ramdev shared a video of himself running

Photo: YouTube/Guardian feed. India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are pushing back against federal efforts to curb plastic use, reigniting the debate over how best to address climate change and pollution. On February 10, Trump

Photo: EPA, California India-West Staff Reporter ALTADENA, CA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the County of Los Angeles have signed a lease agreement for a temporary staging area at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena to support hazardous waste

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration has revoked $4 billion in U.S. commitments to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), a United Nations-backed initiative supporting over 100 nations in their efforts to combat climate change, Politico reported. The fund confirmed the decision,

India-West News DeskNEW DELHI – India is ramping up its investments in Argentina’s mining, oil, and gas sectors, with a primary focus on lithium, to support its energy transition. Indian companies, including state-owned Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), Coal India, and

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - A new initiative called the Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance is set to help microenterprises in India and sub-Saharan Africa access clean energy technologies, boosting both economic growth and climate action. The program

Photo:CalFire India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A new report from the World Weather Attribution group found that climate change made the conditions leading to recent Southern California wildfires 35% more likely. The fires, which killed at least 29 people and destroyed more

Photo:US Geological Survey India-West News Desk HONOLULU, HI - Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcano in Hawaii, erupted for the seventh time since December 2024. The eruption began on January 27 at 6:42 p.m. local time, feeding a small lava

India-West News Desk SRINAGAR - Kashmir has launched an ambitious initiative to geo-tag thousands of Chinar trees in an effort to conserve this culturally and ecologically significant species, which faces threats from urbanization, infrastructure projects, and diseases. Under the initiative, each tree is

India-West News Desk KATHMANDU – Nepal has announced a 36% hike in permit fees for climbing Mount Everest, the first increase in nearly a decade. The new fees, effective from September 2025, are aimed at boosting government revenue, which heavily depends on

KATHMANDU, (ANI)- The sweet orange industry in Nepal’s Sindhuli district, once a vital economic pillar, faces a severe crisis as rising temperatures and the spread of citrus greening disease devastate orchards. Over 80% of the district's sweet orange trees have

India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Google announced its first venture into India’s carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sector through a deal with Varaha, an Indian supplier based in Gurugram, to purchase carbon credits. The agreement focuses on producing biochar, a type

PAMPORE, (Reuters) – Nestled in a picturesque valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas lies Pampore, a town in the Kashmir region, celebrated as the heartland of saffron cultivation. Known for producing the world’s most expensive spice, saffron, this region is synonymous with

LOS ANGELES, CA (Reuters) - More than 30,000 people evacuated their homes as wildfire ripped through an upscale coastal area of Los Angeles overnight, with Hollywood celebrities among those fleeing by car and on foot as flames engulfed homes and

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - On January 7, President Joe Biden cemented his environmental legacy by designating two new national monuments in California, setting a record for the most land and waters conserved by any U.S. president. With this

BHUBANESHWAR, (Reuters) – Indian authorities said on January 2 they had completed moving toxic waste from the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas leak disaster, which killed more than 5,000 people, to a disposal facility where it will take three

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - For the first time in India, a census of coastal and wader birds is being conducted at the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar from January 3 to January 5. Known as a

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing the study of how chemical mixtures in rivers affect aquatic life, offering a new path for environmental protection. Researchers at the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with the Research Centre for

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - The Biden administration on December 30 took steps to protect the Ruby Mountains in northeast Nevada from oil, gas and geothermal development for 20 years. The Interior Department said it had approved an application by the U.S.

Photo: National Park Service/Tim Hauf India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The bald eagle, a longstanding symbol of America, was officially declared the national bird on Christmas Eve when President Biden signed new legislation into law. Despite its prominent presence on coins,

NEW DELHI (WAM) - India’s forest and tree cover now spans 25.17% of the country’s total geographical area, or 827,357 sq km. Of this, 21.76% is forest cover, while 3.41% is tree cover. The latest "India State of Forest Report"

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the climate crisis threatens to deepen global divisions and polarization. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Tedros reflected on his testimony at the International Court

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Veteran Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil (82) was awarded the prestigious Champions of Earth award by the United Nations (UN) on December 10 for Lifetime Achievement in conservation and protection of marginalized communities. He is the

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Bryan Johnson, the American entrepreneur famed for his anti-aging initiatives, faced significant discomfort during his recent visit to India due to Mumbai’s air pollution. Johnson, in the city to promote his book Don't Die, shared his

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - On December 6, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance renewable energy technologies and promote sustainable energy systems. The

RIYADH (ANI) - Three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ricky Kej recently met French President Emmanuel Macron during a lunch organized in the president's honor. The meeting took place while Kej was attending the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference,

Photo: Ethnic Media Services By Selen Ozturk As California’s wildlife crisis deepens amid forester job shortages, the state has launched a new initiative to build up its forestry ranks. California has 33 million acres of forest land; for the 4 million of these

CHENNAI– In a pioneering move to address rising human-elephant conflicts during migration season, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has implemented India’s first Artificial Intelligence-triggered early warning system. The system, operational in the Hosur Forest Division, provides real-time monitoring of wild

Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/ NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's government plans to clamp down on polluting farm fires by measuring the areas burnt instead of live blazes, after reports that farmers were burning paddy waste or stubble at times when satellites were

Photo: Reuters MUMBAI (Reuters) - Rapeseed and mustard planting in India are set to drop despite higher prices, as above-average temperatures during the sowing season prompt farmers to switch to crops less affected by heat and which offer equally good returns,

BAKU (ANI) - UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey has emphasized the critical need for India's active involvement in global and domestic efforts to combat climate change and address pollution, particularly its impact on children. Speaking about India's role on the international