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84 stories for “Environment” · May 2026
Clear filtersWaste-to-Wealth: India's Green Methanol InnovationIndia is establishing its first green methanol production plant at the Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. In a unique ecological-industrial convergence, the plant uses Pr...
Jordan Strengthens Ties with India in Renewable Energy and ResilienceIn early May 2026, Jordan officially joined two major India-led global initiatives: the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disast...
Two new species of jumping spiders belonging to the family Salticidae, Mogrus shushka and Mogrus pune, have been discovered in India. Mogrus shushka was found in the dry regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, while Mogrus pun...
Safe Hospitals, Safe Societies: Fire Safety Week Observed (May 4–10)The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed Fire Safety Week 2026 from May 4 to May 10, focusing specifically on upgrading safety standards in he...
India has submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031-35 to the UNFCCC under the Paris Agreement. By 2035, India aims to source 60% of its power capacity from non-fossil fuels and cut the em...
Judicial Innovation: Sikkim Leads the Digital Court RevolutionIn May 2026, Sikkim achieved the historic distinction of becoming India’s first state with a fully paperless judiciary. The declaration was made by CJI Surya...
Researchers have discovered a new species of 'fanged frog', named Limnonectes motijheel, in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve located in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Fanged frogs of the genus Limnonectes are known f...
A rare sea slug, Discodoris cebuensis, has been recorded for the first time in India at Haji Ali in Mumbai. Sea slugs are soft-bodied marine gastropods that lack a shell and live mainly in reef habitats. Because they are...
The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue has reaffirmed the commitment to multilateral climate action despite rising global tensions. Started by Germany in 2010, the annual meeting is the first major climate ministerial ahea...
May Day 2026: Ensuring Mental Well-being at the WorkplaceInternational Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, was celebrated on May 1, 2026, to honor the contributions of the labor force. The 2026 theme set by the ILO is “...
Sustainability in Healthcare: SMT’s Milestone in Energy ManagementIn April 2026, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited (SMT) achieved a significant milestone by receiving the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System cer...
Project Nilgiri Tahr: Monitoring Tamil Nadu’s State AnimalTamil Nadu successfully conducted the third synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey in late April and early May 2026. This comprehensive exercise, part of 'Project Nilgi...
