Environment

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India’s Supreme Court has ordered an independent inquiry into Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation project run by Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant, while stopping short of endorsing allegations of illegal animal acquisitions and mistreatment. The

MUMBAI -Veteran Bollywood star Jackie Shroff, who calls himself a green crusader, has spoken about how plants can lead to a calmer mind and happier vibes. In a conversation about the current climate crisis and how he believes individuals can contribute,

NEW DELHI — India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power producer, marking a dramatic transformation in the country’s energy landscape. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, India generated 1,08,494 GWh of solar power in

SHEOPUR - In a dramatic test of India’s newly established inter-state cheetah corridor, a free-ranging female cheetah named Jwala from Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park trekked nearly 130 km into Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district before being safely rescued and returned.

STOCKHOLM — Military expansion on the Tibetan Plateau is accelerating environmental risks with consequences extending beyond regional borders, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Development Policy. The report, released August 18, warns that China’s buildup in

MUMBAI- Dia Mirza has urged everyone to pledge to preserve and cherish the natural treasures that help shape our lives in more than one way. Dia wrote on her IG: "Happy Independence Day India 

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 13 aimed at cutting down federal oversight of commercial rocket launches, a move that could accelerate private space ventures but also weaken environmental protections. The order directs

LOS ANGELES, CA -Evacuations were ordered for communities near a fast-moving wildfire in a canyon area in Southern California amid a major heat wave. The wildfire, dubbed the 'Canyon fire', broke out near Piru, a small historic town located in eastern

AMARAVATI- Thirty King Cobra hatchlings were successfully released into the Eastern Ghats in what is claimed to be the first-of-its-kind, community-led conservation initiative in Andhra Pradesh. Conservation of King Cobra nesting habitat was taken up by involving local tribal communities in

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In yet another political move attacking climate and Democratic states, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Railroad Administration will cancel two grants totaling over $26 million for a planned high-speed rail that would link Baltimore,

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA -Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has caused ground delays at Boston's Logan International Airport and triggered air quality alerts across the Upper Midwest and Northeast of the US. The Federal Aviation Administration reported a

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- A report from the World Bank, released on July 22 in collaboration with India's urban development ministry, states that India needs to invest over $2.4 trillion in climate-resilient urban infrastructure by 2050. The report warns that without

KOHIMA — A research initiative led by Nagaland University is creating a detailed inventory and risk assessment of high-altitude glacial lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to prevent potential disasters linked to climate change. The project focuses on identifying Potentially

MUMBAI- Actor Randeep Hooda took to social media to mark International Tiger Day, sharing a powerful message emphasizing the need for tiger conservation. The actor, known for his strong commitment to wildlife and environmental causes, has long been raising awareness about

BENGALURU — In a first, four elephants from Bannerughatta Biological Park have begun a new chapter far from their Indian homeland, embarking on an international journey to their new home in Japan. Suresh, Gauri, Shruti, and Tulsi — ranging in age

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Tsunami waves reached the U.S. West Coast early on July 30 following a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia’s eastern coast the day prior. Though no major damage has been reported, officials in

MUMBAI- As the climate crisis grows more urgent, the fashion industry — one of the world’s largest polluters — finds itself at a crossroads. In India, where textile heritage and craftsmanship run deep, sustainability in fashion is still being treated as

LONDON- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House here, following the signing of the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement. During the meeting, on July 24 the Prime Minister presented King Charles with a tree sapling for planting later this

NEW DELHI - In a ground-breaking climate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the prime judicial organ of the United Nations, on July 23 ruled what the science “is saying that climate change is an existential threat of planetary

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India is facing a growing and dangerous crisis: its streets are home to an estimated 62 million stray dogs, and the consequences are increasingly visible—and often deadly. The scale of the problem is not just a matter

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — In a landmark move for India's renewable energy sector, SAEL Industries Ltd has announced plans to invest ₹7,960 crore ($954 million) in a massive new solar manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. The integrated plant, to be

India-West News Desk MIDDLETOWN, OH — A $1.6 billion steel industry modernization effort, launched under President Joe Biden and intended to reduce carbon emissions while revitalizing jobs in the Midwest, has been put on hold by the Trump administration, raising concerns

AYODHYA (IANS)- Ayodhya, once known primarily as a sacred spiritual hub, is fast becoming a symbol of environmental resurgence in India. On July 9, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked a major milestone in the state’s climate action efforts, announcing

BRUSSELS (IANS) - June 2025 was the world's third-warmest June on record, according to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service, trailing only 2023 and 2024. The global average surface air temperature in June reached 16.46 degrees Celsius. This figure is 0.47 degrees

India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX -  President Donald Trump has reignited criticism of renewable energy, claiming that the rapid expansion of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity more expensive and less reliable. But new data out of Texas —

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- The Kerala government has initiated a lawsuit against Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), seeking $1.1 billion in damages following a significant oil spill in May. The incident occurred when the Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA3 capsized

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Venture capitalist and environmental advocate Vinod Khosla has issued a sharp critique of U.S. climate policy, warning that legislative inaction is endangering lives. In a recent post on X, Khosla urged voters—particularly in Texas—to

NEW DELHI - Carrier's Indian unit has filed a lawsuit against the Modi government over new electronic waste (e-waste) recycling rules that sharply increase the fees manufacturers must pay recyclers—becoming the latest global firm to push back against the regulations. As Reuters reports,

Photo:Wikipedia India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - California lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to the state’s cornerstone environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in a move that environmental and community advocates say prioritizes corporate interests over public health. Embedded

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - In the lush, undulating hills of Tripura, where the monsoon mist wraps the land in a gentle hush, a sweet revolution is underway—powered not by technology or infrastructure, but by fruit. Specifically, the Queen pineapple. Golden-yellow,

India-West Staff Reporter PITTSBURGH, PA — Vikas Khanna, a nationally recognized expert in sustainable systems and environmental engineering, has been appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Pittsburgh, effective July 1, 2025.

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions in funding meant to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, marking a major legal setback in the administration’s broader rollback of climate initiatives. U.S.

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - While Republican leaders continue to champion fossil fuels and vow to repeal green energy subsidies, voters and businesses in GOP strongholds have already embraced the clean energy revolution—especially solar. Since the passage of Democrat President Joe

LAMPANG, (IANS) – Fifteen mahouts and cavadis (assistants) from Tamil Nadu commenced a week-long training program on June 17 at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Thailand here. This initiative, part of a broader effort by Tamil Nadu t, aims

NICE, (IANS)- The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference concluded with more than 170 countries adopting an intergovernmental agreed declaration committing to urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the world's oceans.  The political declaration titled ‘Our ocean, Our future: United for

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The global fast-fashion behemoth, Shein, is facing increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, particularly as its carbon emissions from product transportation surged by 13.7% in 2024. This notable increase was highlighted in the company's latest

MUMBAI (IANS) – Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has called for replicating urban green spaces like “The Nest” across cities, emphasizing their role in children’s development and ecological restoration. Sharing visuals of a recent visit to the Mumbai Park, Mirza praised

NEW DELHI (IANS) - India is working closely with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to secure a stable supply of rare earth magnets, as delays in Chinese export clearances threaten to disrupt the sector’s growth, a report by Crisil Ratings revealed on

NICE, FRANCE (IANS)– India urged swift international action on ocean health at the third United Nations Ocean Conference on June 10, calling for an international ocean pact and a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty. India detailed its significant advancements in deep-sea exploration,

Photo: WMO India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, head of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has received the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction. This award recognizes his exceptional work in drastically cutting down deaths from

MORIGAON, (ANI)– Over half of Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the country’s densest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, has been submerged due to floodwaters from the Brahmaputra and Kopili rivers, disrupting anti-poaching efforts and forcing wildlife to seek higher ground. Forest

Photo: Instagarm MUMBAI (ANI)- The Indian documentary Turtle Walker, directed by Taira Malaney and produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, has been selected for a special screening at the United Nations Ocean Conference which will take place in Nice, France, from

Photo: www.gov.ca.gov India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other forecasters are warning of an exceptionally hot summer across the United States, with no region expected to experience cooler-than-average temperatures. According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, summer

Photo: Sanctuary Nature Foundation India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Valmik Thapar, one of India’s most fearless and influential voices in wildlife conservation, passed away peacefully at his home in Delhi on May 31. He was 73 and had been battling cancer with courage

Photo: @MBGov India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Early-season wildfires erupting across Canada’s prairie provinces are already threatening air quality across parts of the United States, raising fresh alarm about the long-term consequences of climate change and the increasing scale of fire seasons. According to The Guardian, the smoke from these

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Actor Dino Morea was summoned for questioning by Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing  in connection with the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, officials confirmed. The investigation intensified after Morea’s phone number appeared in the

Photo: Indian Coast Guard India-West News Desk KOCHI – Indian authorities are racing to mitigate the environmental fallout from an oil spill off the Kerala coast following the sinking of a container ship in the Arabian Sea. The incident occurred on May

India-West News Desk FREMONT, CA- The Arunay Foundation, established by Sharmistha Chakraborty and Tarun Pruthi, has been named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 24 by Assemblymember Alex Lee. This honor coincided with National Water Safety Month and

LONDON (ANI) - Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have found that the damage caused by the ozone hole to the Southern Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon can be reversed—but only if greenhouse gas emissions are sharply reduced. The Southern

Photo: Facebook India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former EPA chief Gina McCarthy says the U.S. climate movement is under siege but far from defeated, as states and businesses continue to drive clean energy progress despite a hostile federal environment under President