In Assam, hanging bridges help golden langurs swing above the perils of development. The canopy bridge project is a joint initiative involving the Assam Forest Department, the local administration, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and local communities.
New initiative aims to modernize metro systems, expand clean infrastructure, and draw private capital to transform India’s urban future.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A new longitudinal study offers compelling evidence that childhood exposure to air pollution can have enduring impacts on cognitive, educational, and mental health outcomes. The study, based on data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS), reveals that elevated air pollution exposure during early developmental years is associated with attention problems, substance abuse, conduct issues, and lower educational attainment in adolescence.
A dangerous new normal : temperatures that typically peak in May or June have surged in April, reshaping what was once a predictable seasonal cycle.
Retired ISRO scientist unveils AI-powered soil analyser, Revolutionizing agriculture testing
In 2024 alone, India’s total solar PV exports reached an impressive ₹12,94,072.2 lakh (≈ $15.59 million), with solar modules making up the lion’s share at ₹12,64,474.79 lakh (≈ $15.23 million) and solar cells contributing ₹29,597.41 lakh (≈ $356,595)
Currently, only 17.6 per cent of land and inland waters and 8.4% of ocean and coastal areas are within documented protected and conserved zones.
Unprecedented deforestation in Cox’s Bazar reveals the deepening environmental cost of displacement. Unless decisive action is taken, Cox’s Bazar may soon be known not only for one of the world’s worst refugee crises—but also for one of its most tragic environmental failures.
New modeling reveals far greater economic threat from global warming than previously estimated, challenging outdated assumptions