NGT orders probe into Essar’s ‘illegal’ constructions in Gujarat's eco-sensitive zone
The commitee has been tasked to ascertain exact area which is being used by Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) Ltd (EBT)
Bangladesh allows nearly 200 polluting factories near Sundarbans
As environmentalists raise concerns over this free-for-all, all eyes are now on the High Court, which has stayed the permissions, and will hold …
Just 5 countries have 70% of world’s remaining wilderness: study
Climate change impacts can worsen if wilderness is not protected immediately on a global level, says the study published in Nature
Maharashtra proposes to reduce eco-sensitive areas to one-third
Environmentalists are wary of the state government’s decision that contradicts earlier expert-committe reports
Firecracker bursting new in Kedarnath, can impact glaciers & wildlife: Experts warn as videos emerge
A section of experts say wildlife moved away from human presence, may not have an impact
Western Ghats: Supreme Court quashes plea against Gadgil, Kasturirangan reports
Final notification by environment ministry on Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area yet to come, apex court said, while dismissing petition …
Western Ghats: Kerala seeks more time from the Centre to remap ESAs
The maps show redefined ecologically sensitive areas in the 123 villages that were identified by K Kasturirangan committee on conservation of …
Kerala is marking only protected forests as ecologically sensitive area
Encroachments in the Western Ghats are being left out of the category