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Beyond the big picture: How human behaviour becomes the real engine of sustainability action
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (716+ words) This opinion piece positions SG's new role on the WEF Global Future Council on Human Science of Environmental Action within a wider narrative about human behaviour as a driver of climate solutions. The article highlights how meaningful environmental change begins…...
Golden spirit: Survival of the shy primate is closely tied to the health of Western Ghats
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (231+ words) The Nilgiri langur is an arboreal primate native to the Western Ghats, known for its distinctive call, golden mane and high-canopy life Found across hill ranges of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it prefers remote evergreen forests and shola-grassland mosaics at…...
The mountain monarch: Western Ghats’ grassland guardian has emerged from the shadows, but may not stay for long
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (191+ words) The Nilgiri tahr, a species unique to the Western Ghats, has long shaped the ecology and cultural imagination of India's hill tracts Ancient literature and tribal traditions describe the ungulate as a guide, survivor and symbol of endurance A 2025 survey…...
Hanging by the cliff: Himalaya’s rarest wild goat is on the brink of local extinction
15+ hour, 29+ min ago (355+ words) Mountain goat Kashmir markhor faces extinction in India due to habitat threats and poaching. Conservation efforts are underway, with the Kazinag range as its last stronghold. One of the most striking sights in the wilds of the Kashmir Valley is…...
Night watcher: Reverse mythical beliefs to save the nocturnal hunter of Western Ghats
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (387+ words) The grey slender loris is a unique primate found in southern India and Sri Lanka. It faces threats from hunting and habitat loss despite its ecological importance. Conservation efforts are underway to protect it by restoring habitats and promoting awareness…...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 7, 2026)
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (779+ words) CAQM pulled up for delay in finding solutions to improve AQI. NGT seeks MoEFCC clarification on status of environmental health committee and working group. NGT directs GNCTD and DJB to respond on sealed Paharganj hotel borewells. The Supreme Court (SC)…...
Mid-sized cities in Kenya and Mozambique face closing window to cut carbon, OECD warns
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (687+ words) An OECD report says intermediary cities in Kenya and Mozambique have a narrow window to build low-carbon, resilient urban systems The study highlights land use and transport planning as key to avoiding car-dependent growth Four cities were analysed, showing both…...
Platinum-free breakthrough promises cheaper solar hydrogen
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (310+ words) In the new study, the Chalmers-led team demonstrates that platinum is no longer essential. The breakthrough came from redesigning the material at the molecular level. By making the polymer chains more hydrophilic and loosely packed, the researchers improved how the…...
Government is known to use institutions to misinform citizens: Madhav Gadgil
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (684+ words) Madhav Gadgil, India's veteran ecologist and a foremost figure in environmental causes, breathed his last at 11pm on January 7, 2026. He was 83 years old. Down To Earth (DTE) spoke to him on January 2 about his opinions regarding the Aravalli issue and the…...
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (533+ words) Facial recognition technology is being developed to identify individual bears. The BearID project uses deep learning to analyse bear images. It helps track and study bear behavior. It offers a non-invasive alternative to DNA testing. When a grizzly bear attacked…...