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Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024- Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignored
- World Environment Day 2026 theme, logo, significance, quotes, slogans and activities you can plan on June 5
- "A ray of hope": PM Modi hails 'Namami Gange Abhiyan' initiative for saving trapped Gangetic dolphin in UP"India's first Ganga dolphin rescue ambulance played a huge role in this. Built under the 'Namami Gange Abhiyan', it reached there as a ray...31 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- 100 years of David Attenborough, a century of Earth’s greatest storytellerSir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, after a remarkable career documenting nature and advocating for enviro...08 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...27 Apr, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...22 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to ban plastic from next month; water offerings in plastic bottles won't be not allowedStarting August 11, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple prohibits plastic items to maintain cleanliness. Temple officials urge devotees to coo...28 Jul, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
- World Environment Day 2025: Top 50 powerful slogans to inspire everyoneWorld Environment Day 2025: The world will observe World Environment Day on June 5, 2025. The Republic of Korea will host the event. The th...04 Jun, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
- Tackling plastic pollution: A call to action for IndiaPlastic pollution has reached alarming levels, causing devastating consequences for the environment. From clogging waterways to threatening...05 Jun, 2024, 02.29 PM IST
- World Earth Day 2024: Date, significance, and why Planet vs Plastics is theme of this year. What can you doEarth Day promotes environmental protection and sustainability. EARTHDAY.ORG advocates for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 an...22 Apr, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
- Global players take key step on ending plastic pollutionThe committee is charged with developing the first international, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, on land and at sea.03 Jun, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
- Scientists reveal that plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue16 Jan, 2023, 03.09 PM IST
- 1 lakh NCC cadets to help Punjab govt in creating awareness against single use plastic, MoU signedEnvironment Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, NCC Additional Directorate (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh) Major General ...12 Aug, 2022, 06.44 PM IST
- India generates 3.5 million tonnes plastic waste annually: Environment MinisterSpeaking at the launch of mascot 'Prakriti' to spread awareness among masses about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in lifesty...05 Apr, 2022, 08.19 PM IST
- Global plastic pollution may be nearing irreversible tipping pointCurrent rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a study by an international tea...04 Jul, 2021, 12.47 PM IST
- Free villages of single-use plastic: PM to SarpanchsWants heads to create awareness on risks during ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ period.14 Sep, 2019, 07.27 AM IST
- No production of plastic bags below 40 micron width: GovtPlastic bags measuring below 40 micron in width will neither be produced nor imported for supply to consumers to avoid pollution hazards, o...19 Dec, 2014, 07.39 PM IST
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