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72 stories for “Environment” · April 2026
Clear filtersIndia added 6.05 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity during the financial year 2025-26, the largest annual addition the country has ever achieved in this segment. With this record, India's cumulative installed wind ene...
India Secures Global Mandate: Unopposed Victory in Four UN ECOSOC BodiesIn a significant diplomatic achievement, India swept unopposed the elections to four key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social...
The proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport at Puri in Odisha has received Stage-I forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.The clearance was granted on 1 April 2026 for the div...
Ecological Crisis: Microplastics Infiltrate Pichavaram Ecosystem A recent environmental study conducted in early 2026 has revealed alarming levels of microplastic contamination within the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem in...
A New Frontier in Astronomy: The 'Inside-Out' Planetary SystemAstronomers have discovered a remarkable new planetary system located approximately 120 light-years away from Earth. This system features two Earth-like plane...
World Health Day 2026: Together for Health, Stand with ScienceObserved on April 7, the 2026 theme is “Together for health. Stand with science.” The WHO is promoting the One Health approach, which integrates the health of...
Marine Biodiversity Discovery: New Nematodes Identified in Tamil Nadu Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new species of marine nematodes off the coast of Tamil Nadu, adding to the ri...
Madras Hedgehog Genome Study: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bare-Bellied HedgehogScientists have completed the first-ever mitochondrial genome analysis of the Madras hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris), providing a scienti...
Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Shifting from Punishment to Trust-Based Governance In a significant legislative move to modernize India’s regulatory landscape, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was passed by th...
Tamil Nadu’s Climate Governance Shines on the Global Stage In a significant achievement for India’s environmental efforts, the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC) has been prominently featured in a global report by...
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...
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026: Towards a Zero-Waste IndiaThe Government of India has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which officially replaced the 2016 rules starting April 1, 2026. Issued under the...
