Environment

NEW DELHI-Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day, reaffirming the government's commitment to protecting tigers through science-based conservation and community participation. In a post on X, Modi said, "Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global

KOCHI-In a move that blends marine conservation with digital innovation, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has launched two technology-driven platforms aimed at improving awareness and compliance for the protection of endangered sharks and rays. The 'Shark Aware' mobile application is

AMRELI -India's first dedicated railway underpass designed for the safe movement of Asiatic lions has been completed in Gujarat's Amreli district, marking a new approach to reducing collisions between wildlife and trains in the Gir landscape. The underpass has been built

Photo:x.ai India -West News Desk MEMPHIS, TN- Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is under renewed scrutiny after a Reuters investigation reported that 59 portable natural gas turbines have been installed to power its Colossus 2 data center, with the units allegedly operating without permits

By Rishikant SinghThe news of another under-construction tunnel accident in Wayanad, Kerala, is deeply disturbing. Once again, lives have been lost. My heartfelt condolences to the families affected. Every such tragedy compels us to ask a difficult question: How much more are

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In a milestone for sustainable transportation, India entered the era of clean energy rail travel with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the nation's very first indigenously built, hydrogen powered train from the Jind railway

India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY - New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order establishing the nation's first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily halting discretionary environmental permits for up to one year while the state develops

GANDHINAGAR -Gujarat accounts for the largest share of India’s installed renewable energy capacity, contributing 17.82 percent of the national total, with the state’s cumulative capacity reaching 50.386 GW, according to figures released on July 9 ahead of Global Energy Independence

MUMBAI- Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar and her mother, veteran actress Supriya Pilgaonkar, have planted 1,500 indigenous saplings to create a mini forest that will eventually provide a habitat for birds, bees and other wildlife. Shriya shared pictures on social media from the

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Four Bengal tiger cubs, including an exceptionally rare white cub, have been born at Cuba's National Zoo, offering a rare conservation success story even as the country struggles with its economy. The Bengal tiger is

LONDON-Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant, in a dialog with PETA Foundation President Mimi Bekhechi here, said violence against animals reflects a broader culture of violence, arguing that "one who is violent towards animals will be violent towards all." The fireside conversation,

COIMBATORE-Tamil Nadu's AI-powered wildlife monitoring system has helped prevent elephant deaths on a vulnerable railway stretch near Coimbatore, with thousands of real-time alerts enabling train pilots to slow down or stop trains for the safe movement of wild elephants over

MUMBAI-Actress Bhumi Pednekar has shared a powerful environmental message highlighting the hidden impact of plastic waste during the monsoon season. In a recent post, Bhumi pointed out that the first rains not only clean the streets but also expose the large amount of

By Srijana Karki Twenty to 25 years ago, finger millet (locally known as Madua) and elephant foot yam (Ol) were an integral part of farming systems and household diets in Jhanjharpur of Madhubani district, Bihar, India. Families regularly consumed millet rotis, and

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - India could generate more than $500 billion by 2050 through its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and use the proceeds to finance its clean energy transition, according to a new report by the Asia Society

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA -With travel demand expected to be exceptionally strong throughout summer 2026, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) alongside federal partners and county agricultural commissioners across California, are reminding travelers not to pack agricultural products

NEW DELHI- Emerging demand from data centers, green hydrogen and round-the-clock renewable power could lift India's annual solar installations from around 50 GW in FY27 to nearly 85 GW by FY30, according to a report by Equirus Securities. The report said this

NEW DELHI - The Delhi government has finalized a new electric vehicle (EV) policy with an outlay of ₹150 billion (about $1.59 billion) over the next four years to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility and expand charging infrastructure across

NEW DELHI-India's expanding rooftop solar sector is creating a new generation of green jobs while lowering energy costs and supporting cleaner communities, according to an article published in ‘Saviours’ magazine. As solar power becomes one of the most affordable sources of electricity in

MUMBAI — On the occasion of World Environment Day, actress Bhumi Pednekar took to Instagram to share photographs, videos, and a heartfelt message celebrating nature while urging people to adopt more mindful and sustainable habits. Reflecting on humanity’s relationship with the

JAIPUR — Climate change has emerged as a major challenge for Rajasthan, impacting public health, education, nutrition, water security, and livelihoods through rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and increasing water scarcity. Experts and officials emphasized the need for stronger awareness,

NEW DELHI- FIFA has updated its Stadium Code of Conduct just a week before the FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, banning fans from bringing reusable plastic water bottles into stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament

NEW YORK, NY- Fossil fuels are the principal driver of the climate crisis, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said while welcoming the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice regarding

GENEVA-Global temperatures are likely to remain at or near record highs over the next five years, with the Arctic warming significantly faster than the global average, according to a new report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The report, titled

By Hisham Mundol When Indians abroad picture India’s climate story, it is usually power plants, electric vehicles, and solar farms across Rajasthan. These are the headlines. They deserve to be. But the harder test of India’s development model is unfolding not in

Photo: The Earth Prize India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - A group of Indian teenagers has developed an unlikely tool in the fight against microplastic pollution: tamarind seeds. Sixteen-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta from India were named Asia Winners of

India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA- Rohan Agarwal, a sophomore at Monta Vista High School, placed second nationally in the 2025-26 Modeling the Future Challenge, earning a $15,000 college scholarship for research examining financial and environmental risks tied to California’s desalination infrastructure. Competing as Blue

NEW DELHI-Decarbonization of the buildings and construction sector has slowed, leaving it a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts and energy price shocks, according to a new report released on May 19 by the

BERKELEY, CA - India’s shift towards green steel production could help the country avoid nearly $1 trillion in long-term coking coal import costs and strengthen its position in future export markets, according to a study released by the India Energy and

NEW DELHI -India now ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity, but the long-term effectiveness of the renewable transition in strengthening macroeconomic resilience will depend on the country’s success in localizing upstream manufacturing segments such as solar cells, according

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -The New York Climate Exchange has appointed conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan as its next Chief Executive Officer. Sanjayan, the former CEO of Conservation International, will lead the organization as it develops a climate research,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The National Geographic Society has awarded its 2026 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year honor to Indian conservationist Krithi K. Karanth for her work to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and promote coexistence between communities and

HYDERABAD-Tourism and human activity are increasing stress levels among tigers and affecting their breeding patterns in India’s tiger reserves, according to a new study conducted by the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). The study, published in the Zoological Society

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - The glowing neon signs of Times Square typically broadcast the latest in commercial entertainment, but during the 2026 Earth Day celebrations, the screens reflected a more profound message of preservation and memory. In the

NEW DELHI-India’s rapid progress in clean energy has positioned it as the world’s second-largest solar market, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global green transition, experts said on April 29. Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance, said India

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The Trump administration’s Commerce Department on April 23, announced preliminary antidumping duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Indonesia, and Laos, siding with American manufacturers who argue that foreign producers are flooding the

WASHINGTON, DC -The World Bank Group has launched a global initiative to improve water security for one billion people by 2030, linking access to reliable water directly to jobs, economic growth, and stability across developing economies. The platform, called Water Forward, aims to align

NEW DELHI- Apple said on April 16 that a record 30 per cent of material used across all its shipped products in 2025 came from recycled content. The company said it has removed plastic from packaging and now uses 100 per

NEW DELHI - India can play a key role in helping Africa expand renewable energy capacity by sharing its experience in scaling solar and wind power, according to an article published by India Narrative. The article said India has added more than 130 gigawatts

MUMBAI- Actor Randeep Hooda has drawn attention to plastic pollution in forest areas through a social media post highlighting the threat waste poses to wildlife and natural habitats. The actor, known for his work in 'Sarbjit', 'Sultan', 'Jannat 2', 'Extraction', 'Laal

BRUSSELS- Global sea surface temperatures rose to their second-highest level on record in March, the European Union's climate monitor said April 10, indicating a possible shift toward El Nino conditions later this year. Average sea surface temperature over the extra-polar oceans,

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY - As climate change drives more intense and frequent rainfall, Zohran Kwame Mamdani has announced a $108 million plan to replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade, positioning stormwater infrastructure as a

NEW DELHI- India has taken a major step toward greener infrastructure with the development of a new technology that turns crop waste into bio-bitumen, a key material used in road construction, a report has said. This innovation, created by scientists from

NEW DELHI – India has achieved a historic energy milestone, with non-fossil fuel sources now accounting for 51.93% of its total installed power capacity. By surpassing the 50% target ahead of schedule, the nation has signaled a decisive structural shift

GENEVA- 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 the melting of ice, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

MUMBAI- Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has made a heartfelt appeal to the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, to address the ongoing ecological destruction of the state on a priority basis. What prompted this appeal was witnessing the birth of Olive

MUMBAI- Actress Richa Chadha has raised questions about the need for glass buildings in a tropical country like India. The 'Fukrey' actress pointed out that such buildings create a greenhouse effect, leading to increased heat. Richa further shared that because of the

OAHU, HI -More than 5,500 people have been evacuated as the Hawaiian island of Oahu suffered its worst flooding in over 20 years, authorities said. Hawaii Governor Josh Green noted that conditions remain dangerous because the ground is already saturated, meaning

NEW DELHI- The Delhi government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to launch a pilot study on photocatalytic “smog-eating” surfaces, an official said. Titled “Comprehensive Study on the Effectiveness of Photocatalytic

MUMBAI- Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who was last seen in 'Singham Again', is questioning the authorities in the Maharashtra administration over their failure to curb air pollution in the entertainment capital of the country. On March 12, the actress shared AQI