Environment

Vedanta Mining Project in Odisha Faces Halt as Adivasi Villagers Allege Forged Signatures and Fake Gram Sabha Records; Union Government Pauses Forest Clearance Following High Court Order.

Uttarakhand Eco Tourism Scam: The Probe had exposed the scandal; now the govt has transferred IFS officer Dr. Vinay Kumar Bhargav, whose name figures in the scam.

Uttarakhand Eco Tourism Scam: IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi, who exposed the scam has been transferred, raising questions over Dhami govt’s anti-corruption drive.

Uttarakhand eco-tourism scam in fragile Munsiyari forests exposes illegal constructions, revenue diversion, and government inaction despite central orders.

Global temperatures hit a record high in 2024, surpassing 1.5°C. This could lead to extreme weather events like floods, heatwaves, and droughts.

Tiger reserves in India face a large number of vacancies, forcing many casual workers and home guards into dangerous roles for meagre pay, often without adequate training.

Kanwar route project: Over 1 lakh trees are set to be felled for development, raising significant environmental concerns. Critics urge re-evaluation amid inadequate stakeholder consultation and the lack of transparency in the process.

Aditya Birla Group proposes a coal mining project in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, sparking environmental concerns, including deforestation, displacement, and inadequate compensation for affected communities.

Climate action is crucial as climate change impacts become increasingly severe in India. The new government needs to engage in meaningful efforts that include the communities most affected by climate change.

Forest land diversion in India has increased in recent years due to rapid industrial expansion with over three lakh hectares repurposed for non-forestry use. Experts argue that official figures underestimate the true extent of deforestation.