Environment

India braces for disruption of air travel after Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts

India is on alert for air travel disruptions due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano. The DGCA has issued advisories for airlines to avoid affected areas.

What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?

The Indian government released a draft Seeds Bill to modernize seed regulations, but farmers express concerns over its impact on their rights and costs.

Africa's solar power revolution is finally happening

Africa is experiencing a surge in solar power installations, driven by a significant influx of Chinese solar panels. This shift is crucial for addressing the continent's energy needs.

To defeat the global Goliaths devastating our planet, we must raise an army of Davids

Australia's climate crisis worsens as fossil fuel lobbyists dominate Cop30 talks, undermining efforts to combat climate change. The need for grassroots action grows amid a sense of powerlessness.

Botanists decode secret life of rare plants to ensure reintroduction success

Botanists are uncovering methods to reintroduce rare plants to prevent extinction. This work is crucial as nearly half of flowering plants face threats.

AP CM calls for policy to achieve  net-zero pollution levels in State

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged officials to create a comprehensive policy for managing plastic waste and achieving net-zero pollution levels.

Serbia’s Vucic warns oil refinery faces shutdown as US sanctions bite

Serbia's only oil refinery may shut down in four days due to U.S. sanctions on its majority Russian ownership. President Vucic warns of severe economic impacts.

YSRCP targets Ministers over caste certificate row, farmer distress and governance failures

The YSR Congress Party has accused the coalition government of misleading the public and worsening farmer crises through policy failures. This criticism highlights ongoing agricultural distress in Andhra Pradesh.

India's Russian oil binge to end in December as sanctions bite, sources say

India's imports of Russian oil are expected to decline significantly in December due to tightened Western sanctions. This marks a three-year low for Russian oil imports.

Drought amplifies human-wildlife conflict, study finds

A study reveals that drought conditions in California lead to more human-wildlife encounters, highlighting a growing issue linked to climate change.

Telangana Govt focusses on renewable energy to meet future requirements; allows new industrial units to produce own energy

The Telangana Government is transitioning to renewable energy, approving 3,000 MW of solar and 2,000 MW of pumped storage power. This move aims to meet the state's growing energy demands sustainably.

‘Taking back the desert’: can Australia’s small marsupials learn how to live alongside their predator, the feral cat?

Scientists in Australia are testing if small marsupials can learn to coexist with feral cats, which have decimated their populations. Early results show promising signs of adaptation and survival.