Save nature, do nothing

In some cases, doing nothing is the way to preserve ecology

Heading Downhill

Thailand policymakers' volte-face on community forestry bill jolts devolution process

Reference guide on the national parks and sanctuaries in Maharashtra

These national parks have no eco-sensitive zones even after 12 years

On noticing this, the Supreme Court has ordered that 10 kms around 21 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in nine states be notified as eco-…

Park in trouble

Proposal for an oil exploration site inside the Kirthar National Park outrages environmentalists in Pakistan

As told to Parliament (February 8, 2022): India’s per capita expenditure on health has increased  

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Forest ministry favours intrusion

The biggest threat protected areas across the country face right now is from their purported protector -- the Union ministry of environment and …

Van Gujjars will be homeless next summer

Tigers and tribals: Conservation project displaced 18,493 families in 48 yrs

The displacements happened from critical tiger habitats, according to RTI response accessed by DTE

Rajasthan's new solar energy policy simplifies regulations for investors

Policy also talks about land allocation, a clause not mentioned in any other states’ policy till now

As told to Parliament (March 22, 2022): India has installed renewable energy projects of 152 GW capacity

All that was discussed in the House through the day

India to get 25 solar parks

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to spend Rs 4,046.25 crore on developing the parks

Unable to contain poaching, South Africa shifts rhinos to secret locations

The government hopes these measures will protect the fast-diminishing rhino population

Healing the battle scars

Of hot springs and gases

Hot springs may be contributing significantly to global carbon dioxide emissions

Better wild than never

Wave of concern

New deal

Garo hills spared of uranium exploration

Atomic energy department wanted to drill inside national park  

Scheme for large-scale solar projects gets presidential sanction

Rs 4,050 crore approved for solar parks and ultra mega power projects

Toxic Spanish chicks

A foreign vocabulary

US steps up efforts to protect forests; bars development projects

Sri Lanka grapples with elephant-human conflict

Union Cabinet approves amendments in Wildlife (Protection) Act

Makes consultation with gram sabhas mandatory for notifying wildlife sanctuaries and national parks