Environment

Glaciers are not inert blocks of ice. They are frozen archives of Earth’s microbial past, trapping bacteria, viruses, fungal spores and genetic material for thousands of years. As global temperatures...

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of India for non-appearance in a case, reported...

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday opposed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking reduction in GST on air purifiers and their classification as ‘medical devices’ before the Delhi High Court....

New Delhi: The air pollution crisis in Delhi and its surrounding regions was once again under lens in court, with the Central government facing tough questions. Hearing a public interest...

New Delhi: New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday that misinformation was being spread about the Supreme Court’s decision on the Aravalli...

New Delhi: The hazardous air quality index (AQI) levels in Delhi-NCR have left the administration struggling for answers and solutions. Despite the strictest Graded Response Action Plan measures being imposed...

New Delhi: The dreaded days of COVID-19 seem to be returning to our national Capital. Not because the deadly virus has made a comeback, but due to a ‘killer’ of...

New Delhi: Emergency measures had to be undertaken across Delhi-NCR on Saturday evening after air quality levels approached the ‘severe plus’ category. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed...

New Delhi: High pollution levels and poor air quality in the national Capital are the talk of not just India but globally as well. Now, even the United Nations (UN)...

New Delhi: The rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia triggered panic in several countries, including India. The ash cloud that emanated from Hayli Gubbi volcano impacted air traffic. However, according to the...