Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging ex post facto environmental clearances, claiming they are legally invalid, harmful to public health, and undermine governance, following the Court’s December 2025 review on Aravalli land redefinition. BulletsIn Jairam Ramesh filed petition in Supreme Court challenging post facto environmental clearances, calling them
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging ex post facto environmental clearances, claiming they are legally invalid, harmful to public health, and undermine governance, following the Court’s December 2025 review on Aravalli land redefinition. BulletsIn Jairam Ramesh filed petition in Supreme Court challenging post facto environmental clearances, calling them
The Government of India has notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity targets for 208 additional high-emitting industrial units under the Indian Carbon Market framework in January 2026. BulletsIn Government extends Indian Carbon Market coverage by notifying emission targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive industrial units Newly covered sectors include petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium industries
The Government of India has notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity targets for 208 additional high-emitting industrial units under the Indian Carbon Market framework in January 2026. BulletsIn Government extends Indian Carbon Market coverage by notifying emission targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive industrial units Newly covered sectors include petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium industries
Data from Rajasthan show that districts falling within the Aravalli Hills face a disproportionate burden of illegal mining. Although these districts hold fewer legal mining leases and contribute a smaller share to mineral production, they account for most illegal mining cases. More than three-fourths of all FIRs related to illegal mining are registered from the
Data from Rajasthan show that districts falling within the Aravalli Hills face a disproportionate burden of illegal mining. Although these districts hold fewer legal mining leases and contribute a smaller share to mineral production, they account for most illegal mining cases. More than three-fourths of all FIRs related to illegal mining are registered from the
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights that India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework needs strengthening to meet global climate disclosure standards and investor expectations. BulletsIn India’s BRSR framework provides broad ESG coverage but lacks depth in climate-specific transition planning, risking global investor confidence. Weak treatment of supplier emissions, workforce
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights that India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework needs strengthening to meet global climate disclosure standards and investor expectations. BulletsIn India’s BRSR framework provides broad ESG coverage but lacks depth in climate-specific transition planning, risking global investor confidence. Weak treatment of supplier emissions, workforce
Mumbai will host Mumbai Climate Week 2026 from February 17 to 19.The three-day event marks India’s first city-led, citizen-driven climate action initiative.It positions climate action as a child rights issue, with strong youth participation. BulletsIn Mumbai Climate Week 2026 scheduled from February 17–19 First city-led climate initiative in India Climate action framed as a child
Mumbai will host Mumbai Climate Week 2026 from February 17 to 19.The three-day event marks India’s first city-led, citizen-driven climate action initiative.It positions climate action as a child rights issue, with strong youth participation. BulletsIn Mumbai Climate Week 2026 scheduled from February 17–19 First city-led climate initiative in India Climate action framed as a child
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to probe alleged illegal mining and environmental violations at a morrum quarry in Jajpur district, Odisha. The order was passed in January 2026 after a petition alleged mining beyond permitted limits without valid clearance. The panel will inspect the site and submit its report within
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to probe alleged illegal mining and environmental violations at a morrum quarry in Jajpur district, Odisha. The order was passed in January 2026 after a petition alleged mining beyond permitted limits without valid clearance. The panel will inspect the site and submit its report within
Dense fog covered large parts of New Delhi on January 17, 2026. The fog reduced visibility and disrupted flight operations at IGI Airport. Cold wave conditions continued across the national capital. Air quality remained in the very poor category. BulletsIn Dense fog envelops New Delhi on Saturday morning Visibility reduced across several areas Flights delayed
Dense fog covered large parts of New Delhi on January 17, 2026. The fog reduced visibility and disrupted flight operations at IGI Airport. Cold wave conditions continued across the national capital. Air quality remained in the very poor category. BulletsIn Dense fog envelops New Delhi on Saturday morning Visibility reduced across several areas Flights delayed
The India Meteorological Department will install 200 Automatic Weather Stations in major cities in 2026.Announced on IMD’s 151st Foundation Day, the move aims to strengthen hyper-local forecasting and disaster preparedness. BulletsIn IMD to install 200 AWS across four metro cities 50 stations each in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune Deployment planned for 2026 Focus on hyper-local,
The India Meteorological Department will install 200 Automatic Weather Stations in major cities in 2026.Announced on IMD’s 151st Foundation Day, the move aims to strengthen hyper-local forecasting and disaster preparedness. BulletsIn IMD to install 200 AWS across four metro cities 50 stations each in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune Deployment planned for 2026 Focus on hyper-local,
American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has won the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement on January 14, 2026. The award recognises her work on mycorrhizal fungal networks. These underground systems regulate climate and store massive carbon. Her research reshaped understanding of soil biodiversity and conservation. BulletsIn Toby Kiers awarded Tyler Prize for environment work Prize often
American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has won the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement on January 14, 2026. The award recognises her work on mycorrhizal fungal networks. These underground systems regulate climate and store massive carbon. Her research reshaped understanding of soil biodiversity and conservation. BulletsIn Toby Kiers awarded Tyler Prize for environment work Prize often
The 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly concluded on January 12 in Abu Dhabi. Over three days, global leaders discussed speeding up the clean energy transition to drive climate action, economic growth, and energy security. BulletsIn Record participation of 1,500+ ministers, officials, business leaders, partners IRENA chief says clean energy transition
The 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly concluded on January 12 in Abu Dhabi. Over three days, global leaders discussed speeding up the clean energy transition to drive climate action, economic growth, and energy security. BulletsIn Record participation of 1,500+ ministers, officials, business leaders, partners IRENA chief says clean energy transition
