environment

Modi Govt's Move To Amend Forest Laws Is Dangerous And Draconian
The proposed amendment could also lead to an increase in injustice to forest dwellers.
By Mayank Aggarwal, Mongabay-India

Documents Reveal Modi and Javadekar's War On India's Environment
Controversial amendments to environmental laws and procedures were sought to be made at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, official records show.
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Millions In The Himalayan Region Are Looking At A Grim Water Future: Study
The study emphasised that the Himalayan region is witnessing rapid urbanisation due to factors like migration, tourism and religious pilgrimage and one of the inevitable consequences of rapid urbanisation is water shortage.
By Mayank Aggarwal, Mongabay-India

Black Boxes Show 'Clear Similarities' Between Ethiopian And Lion Air Crashes: Official
Both planes were Boeing 737 MAX 8s and both crashed minutes after take off.
By Maggie Fick, Reuters

Man Escapes Whale's Mouth After Being Swept Inside While Snorkeling
"I instinctively held my breath, assuming that it would dive down again and spit me out somewhere."
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This Alligator Found In Ditch Was So Large People Thought It Was Fake
The animal had been shot several times.
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Volkswagen Fined Rs 500 Crore By Green Tribunal For Using 'Cheat Device' In Its Cars
Volkswagen said it would challenge the NGT fine in the Supreme Court.
By Press Trust of India

Delhi Most Polluted Capital In The World, Gurugram Is Worst City: New Study
Delhi was ranked first among 62 polluted capital cities in the report.
By Newsroom

This Alligator Found In Ditch Was So Large People Thought It Was Fake
The animal had been shot several times.
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I Wanted to Celebrate What Women Give Each Other: Urvashi Bahuguna On The Inspirations Behind Her Poetry
Terrarium is a microcosm of my life, says Bahuguna.
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