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Earth’s 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries have been breached: Amazon, oceans and climate are among systems under pressure as situations continue to worsen- Not even $10,000 per household could convince this rural Pennsylvania town to stop protesting an AI data center project
- In 2024, Arup invested £1 million in a UK wildland project. Its funding supported restoration across 71.24 hectares and secured 10,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits
- In 2019, AXA launched a $175 million climate and biodiversity fund. Within a year, $41.5 million had been allocated to projects targeting measurable environmental outcomesIn July 2019, AXA Group launched a $175 million private equity vehicle with a mandate that traditional financiers usually leave to non-prof...22 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- UK, France and other European countries dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic from 1946 to 1993. What happens now?From 1946 to 1993, several European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and German...22 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
- In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...22 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- SpaceX moves closer to securing 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge land after judge clears swapA federal judge refused to block SpaceX's land swap deal in Texas. Environmental groups are vowing to continue their legal challenge agains...22 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlandsNew Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion...21 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restorationActor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable pr...21 Sep, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- Need well-structured policies, community participation to address climate change: President MurmuPresident Murmu stressed a structured policy framework for climate change action. This framework must involve governments, legal experts, a...20 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- A juice company dumped 12,000 tons of orange peels in Costa Rican forest. What happened next surprised scientistsThousands of tonnes of orange peels and pulp, dumped on degraded land in Costa Rica in the 1990s, unexpectedly transformed the barren area ...19 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- Supreme Court has a duty to protect environment, future generations: CJI Surya KantChief Justice Surya Kant emphasized India's deep heritage of nature reverence. The Constitution mandates environmental protection for citiz...19 Sep, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...18 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 2019, New York restaurants turned discarded oyster shells into a unusual plan to rebuild the city’s historic reefsIn 2019, New York restaurants were taking part in an unusual environmental effort: recycling discarded oyster shells for use in rebuilding ...17 Sep, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
- In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistanceIn Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects that of...17 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Canadian researchers turn fish bones and guts into eco-friendly, biodegradable plastic: ‘All you need is 1 gram of fish oil…’Who knew that fish heads and bones (and guts) have more use than being mere cat food? A group of researchers in Canada has found a techniqu...17 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- In 2006, an artist installed 75 human figures off Grenada after a hurricane damaged its reefs; corals later colonized them alongside parrotfish, shrimp and firewormsAfter Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on Molinere Bay's coral reefs in Grenada, expert efforts saw the installation of concrete sculptures. A ...16 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Muttahida Majlis Ulema passes resolutions focussing on drugs abuse, alcoholism, suicides, depression and environmental degradation in Jammu & KashmirMuttahida Majlis-e-Ulema adopted resolutions on drug abuse and the challenges posed by social media. The conference also focused on promoti...15 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- In 2018, Melbourne put 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges into a road; 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt showed 60% better fatigue resistanceIn 2018, Melbourne tested a road with an unusual ingredient list: 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartrid...15 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- India's water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side eventAt a UN Human Rights Council gathering, India highlighted its efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan ...14 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
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