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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking fuel relaxation for old Volvo cars in DelhiThe Supreme Court will hear a plea from Volvo car owners. They seek relaxation of a rule banning fuel for older vehicles. This rule prohibi...05 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST- 5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crimePolice across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation G...05 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate programA federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration improperly ended a clean energy program. Nonprofits selected for the Biden-era effor...04 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- Delhi eyes Badminton World Championship redemption with no more bird droppings, stray animalsOrganizers assure a smoother spectacle for the upcoming World Championships. Preparations are on track after addressing past venue cleanlin...04 Aug, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5,000 cr Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra PradeshPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Bhogapuram Airport in Andhra Pradesh. This greenfield airport was developed under a public...04 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical spraysOvernight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compou...03 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Toll Brothers sued: Michigan woman claims luxury housing project could block access to her land, harm environmentA Michigan woman is suing Toll Brothers over a luxury housing development. She claims the project will block her property access and harm t...03 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh home is built without concrete and has waterless sanitation system. It stays naturally warm even in winterSonam Wangchuk, the engineer and education reform campaigner who recently completed his hunger strike seeking changes to the examination sy...02 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claimsIn a proposed class action in Seattle federal court, consumers said labels containing phrases such as "dolphin safe," "responsibly sourced,...02 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our...' - motivational quote by The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant actor teaches life lessons on protecting environment, saving our planet and why awareness is the first step to changeQuote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio highlights awareness as essential for tackling environmental issues. He believes u...01 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Study from 2009–10 found organic free-range eggs could come with an unexpected climate cost and may not be the greenest choice after allBuying organic free-range eggs feels like the ultimate green choice. But new research from the University of Oxford shows an unexpected cli...30 Jul, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Retrospective environmental clearances: SC quashes 2021 directive granting Centre, others power to grant ECsThe Supreme Court has quashed the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum regarding retrospective environmental clearances. This significant order ...29 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Best German proverb of the day: “Better a sparrow in the hand than a dove on the roof” A life lesson on valuing certainty over uncertain opportunitiesBest German proverb of the day: A German proverb advises valuing a sure thing over potential gains. It highlights the importance of appreci...29 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...28 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- Hawelia Group becomes founding member of Indian Green Building CouncilHawelia Group has joined the Indian Green Building Council as a founding member. This move highlights their dedication to environmentally r...27 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
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