Environment News
-
Antarctica Is Melting From Below — And Scientists Say It’s Far Worse Than Expected
Antarctica has long been considered one of Earth’s most stable frozen regions. That assumption is now shattering. Alarming new research published in Nature Communications reveals that Antarctic ice shelves are being eaten away from beneath at a rate climate models never anticipated — and the implications for global sea levels are profound. The Hidden Threat Beneath the…
-
World’s Rivers Are Running Out of Oxygen — And Climate Change Is the Main Culprit
The world’s rivers are suffocating. A sweeping new study analyzing over 21,000 river systems across the globe has found that nearly 80% have been steadily losing dissolved oxygen since 1985 — and climate change is the primary driver. This isn’t a distant threat. It’s already reshaping freshwater ecosystems, threatening fish populations, and putting drinking water…
-
Global Plastics Treaty Talks Regain Momentum – New Chair and Roadmap for 2026
After months of deadlock, international negotiations toward a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty have received fresh impetus. In February 2026, countries elected Chile’s Ambassador Julio Cordano as the new Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), followed by a detailed roadmap in March to restart substantive talks. Background of the Crisis Plastic production has exploded…
-
Supreme Court Stays Aravalli ‘100-Metre’ Rule: New Expert Committee to Review Controversial Mining Row
By BuzzEnviro News Desk | Updated: Dec 29, 2025, 4:15 PM IST Location: NEW DELHI, India Live Verdict Highlights: The Stay: The Supreme Court has officially kept its November 20 order “in abeyance” (on hold), pausing the use of the 100-metre height rule to define Aravalli hills. The Risk: CJI Surya Kant observed that the…
-
Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025
Bonn, Germany – 16 June 2025 – With the climate clock ticking and global warming already triggering record-breaking weather events across continents, world climate negotiators convened today in Bonn for the UNFCCC’s 2025 Mid-Year Climate Conference (SB62). Held at the World Conference Center Bonn, the session runs from 16–26 June 2025, gathering over 4,000 delegates…
-
UK Breaks All-Time Temperature Record as Mercury Hits 45°C, Met Office Confirms
London – 21 June 2025 In a historic and alarming development, the United Kingdom recorded its highest-ever temperature today, with the Met Office confirming a sweltering 45°C (113°F) — a figure that smashes the previous national record and raises urgent concerns about climate resilience, public health, and infrastructure capacity. The record-setting temperature was observed in…
-
Delhi Air Pollution News: AQI exceeds 1000, Schools Closed
New Delhi Air Pollution News Update:- Delhi NCR is currently grappling with some of the worst air quality in its history, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpassing 1000 in several areas, classifying the situation as “severe plus” or “hazardous.” The dense smog enveloping the city has disrupted daily life, prompting the closure of all…
-
New Report $1 trillion boost in climate finance at COP29
A new report released on Thursday called on the UN Climate Summit to prioritize mobilizing $1 trillion annually by 2030 for emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs) beyond China. This call is in response to the need to meet the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement, especially as negotiations on a new climate finance goal…
-
Key Takeaways of COP16 Biodiversity for Summit
The most recent worldwide summit ended in Cali, Colombia, following intense discussions among countries at COP16 Biodiversity. During the meeting, participants managed to reach a consensus on the representation of Indigenous Peoples and advanced in discussions on the advantages of sharing digital sequence information. However, the session was unable to continue due to time constraints,…
-
25 out of 75 tigers in Ranthambore National Park have gone missing over the past year
This marks the first time in a year that such a high number of tigers has been missing from Ranthambore officially reported In the past year, 25 of the total 75 tigers within Ranthambore National Park (RNP) have missing Rajasthan’s top wildlife official, Pavan Kumar Upadhyay, informed the park’s staff on Monday (November 5, 2024).…
-
Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pushes for Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Trains on Kalka-Shimla Route
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Monday called upon the Ministry of Railways to investigate the feasibility of operating trains on the Kalka-Shimla railway, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, using green hydrogen. In a declaration made in this location, Sukhu mentioned that he has penned a letter…
-
Pakistan Blames India as Lahore AQI hits 1900
In response to the deteriorating air quality in Lahore, Pakistan’s senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb addressed the issue during a press conference Sunday, stating, “the wind from India towards Lahore is exacerbating the smog levels to dangerous levels.” Pakistan’s Punjab Minister Aurangzeb, who is responsible for the environment portfolio in the Cabinet, announced that they will…