Environment

India-West News Desk HYDERABAD - Kaushik Kappagantulu spent years helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds find work before turning his attention to the farming families many of them came from. His work has since led to a low-cost agricultural technology aimed

PRAGUE- China is constructing a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, known internationally as the Brahmaputra, in Tibet near its heavily militarized border with India, raising concerns over the potential consequences for downstream countries, according to a recent report. The

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump has proposed giving states and some local authorities greater discretion over whether the public is notified about pollution from proposed data centers and other facilities classified as

India-West News Desk ELMHURST, IL –Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has secured $1 million in federal funding for the first stage of a major Lake Michigan water project expected to improve drinking-water reliability for as many as 2 million people across Northeastern Illinois. Krishnamoorthi

AUSTIN, TX - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the state had paused approval of new artificial intelligence data-center projects amid growing public concern over their consumption of water and electricity. The decision marks a sharp shift for Abbott, who

By Fatema Baldiwala LOS ANGELES, CA - If you think the biggest danger to that perfectly ripe mango sitting in your kitchen is your family fighting over the last piece, think again. California has another mango-loving enemy and this one is much

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California over the state’s environmental policies, challenging its climate partnerships, targeting regulations and moving to open protected forest lands to logging and road construction. California has long pursued

LOS ANGELES, CA- Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the two largest reservoirs in the United States on the Colorado River, have both fallen to record-low levels since they were filled, according to federal data. US water officials and experts said the

By Ishita Srivastava and Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri India has become a global leader in making progress on clean energy: by the end of December 2025, non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 51.93 per cent of India’s installed power capacity, crossing the

NEW DELHI-Chinese social media has been flooded with discussions about India’s rapid rise in solar manufacturing, with some posts portraying the country’s growing photovoltaic (PV) industry as a new challenge to China’s long-standing dominance in the sector. Phrases such as ‘China’s

WASHINGTON, DC-President Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order imposing minimum import prices and a 15 per cent tariff on products made from polysilicon, a key material used in solar panels and semiconductors, in a move aimed at

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has urged the chief executives of BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Shell to take immediate steps to reduce carbon emissions, citing scientific research linking fossil fuel pollution to increasingly severe wildfires

NEW DELHI -India has emerged as the world's second-largest market for new solar power installations, overtaking the United States, according to a government factsheet released on August 2. The milestone comes as India continues to rapidly expand renewable energy while

NEW DELHI - Climate-driven temperature increases are projected to cause about 430,000 additional deaths annually by 2050, with low-income countries expected to suffer 10 times more heat-related deaths than wealthier nations because they lack access to the electricity needed for

Rare Neelakurinji Blooms, Draws Crowds, Govt. Imposes Visitor Curbs NILGIRIS-The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted public access to Neelakurinji blooming sites in parts of the Gudalur region after the rare flowering drew hundreds of visitors over the past few days. Forest

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