The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Letters: David J Black and Catherine Francis decry Keir Starmer’s housing plans, while Michael Kenny outlines the positives. Plus letters from Michael Hurdle and Steve Hoselitz

Industry lobbying and rightwing politicians are involved in this decision. The pushback against green policies must be resisted, says specialist environment correspondent Geoffrey Lean

Cities are hard for wildlife. Many animal species avoid the cars, buildings, smog and fragmented habitats of urban environments. Then there’s the noise pollution, a serious issue for humans and animals alike, according to the World Health Organization.

The Chief Justice noted that the assumption that only married couples could provide a stable environment to children was not backed by data

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasised on the need to create an environment in Karnataka where using Kannada in day-to-day transactions is natural and indispensable.

Forest Dept. to plant bamboo & creeper along Gap Road stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar to prevent landslips. Assembly Committee of Environment directed dept. & NHAI to consider proposal. Bamboo & creeper will penetrate 4-5ft deep into soil & prevent future landslips. NHAI to conduct study & take…

Govt-supported institutes, private universities, and faculty fellowships are key drivers of advanced scientific research and education in India. Fellowships provide salary, research funds, and access to facilities for a fixed period. Institutes benefit from the funds and teaching contributions of fellows. Despite benefits, fellows face challenges in obtaining office/lab space,…

China’s Belt and Road Initiative looks to become smaller and greener after a decade of big projects that boosted trade but left big debts and raised environmental concerns

Halloween is the spookiest time of the year. However, as you prepare to send shivers down the spines of your friends and family, you may not have given much thought to the environmental footprint that this holiday conceals.