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72 stories for “Environment” · 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,...
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The day promotes the prevention of workplace accidents and the creation of safe and healthy w...
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...
National PNG Drive 2.0 Extended: Paving the Way for a Gas-Based Economy In a strategic move to sustain the momentum of clean energy adoption, the Government of India has extended the National PNG (Piped Natural Gas) Driv...
ZC-DCFC: Generating Clean Electricity Without Combustion In a revolutionary shift for the fossil fuel industry, Chinese scientists led by Xie Heping at Shenzhen University have developed the world’s first Zero-Carbon-Emi...
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...
Community-Led Conservation: The Grassroots Biodiversity Project The Government of India has launched a significant biodiversity conservation initiative targeting local governance and community participation in Tamil Nadu...
Project GIB: A Breakthrough in Avian Conservation In a historic achievement for wildlife conservation, a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick was successfully hatched in the wild in Kutch, Gujarat, in early 2026. This marks...
Bio-Bitumen: Transforming Crop Residue into Green Infrastructure In a major boost to India's green infrastructure, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially transferred Bio-Bitumen technolog...
ZSI Study Confirms Holocene-Era Fossil Bed in Thoothukudi’s Panaiyur In a significant paleontological breakthrough, a study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has confirmed that the fossil assemblage discovered at P...
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...
Oceanic Odyssey: Tracking the Olive Ridleys of Tamil Nadu A satellite telemetry study conducted by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has revealed the migration p...
