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12 stories for “water” · April 2026
Clear filtersApril 26, 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. In 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant released radioactive particles into the air, which spread across Europe as dust and smoke,...
Sustainable Railways: Saving 1.6 Lakh Litres Daily The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad (Western Railway) has achieved the milestone of becoming India’s first 'water neutral' railway depot. Through advanced recycling...
Overview In January 2026, India intensified its climate action efforts and environmental protection initiatives as part of its long-term sustainability goals. The government focused on reducing carbon emissions, expandin...
The 9th edition of India International Water Week (IIWW-2026) was launched in New Delhi. Organised by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, the event aims to promote global cooperation and innovative solutions for water cons...
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India’s 99th Ramsar Site, a wetland of international importance. The freshwater wetland lies about 17 km from Aligarh. It came into being in 1852, after...
Dolphin Friends Initiative: Safeguarding the Ganges River DolphinThe Forest Department in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has launched the 'Dolphin Friends' volunteer network in April 2026. This initiative is a dedicated commu...
Climate Crisis in Antarctica: Iconic Species Face Extinction Risk In a major update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species released on April 9, 2026, the status of several iconic Antarctic animals has been downgraded...
The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has become the first railway depot in India to achieve 'water neutral' status.Savings: Roughly 1.60 lakh litres of water are saved daily through treatment and reuse.Meth...
Jammu and Kashmir Lake Depletion: A Severe Environmental Alarm A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has brought to light a massive ecological crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing a sign...
Tar Balls Management 2026: Tackling Marine Oil Pollution The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the draft Tar Balls Management Rules, 2026, to address the increasing threat of oil-b...
Under the Weather: Analyzing India’s Climate-Health NexusA groundbreaking report titled “Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to Resilience,” released by Dasra and the ClimateRISE Alliance...
The 'Green Nobel': Honoring Grassroots Climate Activism The Goldman Environmental Foundation has awarded the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize to an all-women cohort for the first time in its history. Often referred to as...
