Extreme weather events pushed millions in 2025 to “limits of adaptation”, says global report
Climate change-led disasters hit the vulnerable and the marginalised disproportionately
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Water contamination deaths mount in Indore, named ‘cleanest’ Indian city for eight consecutive years
- by Jayanta Basu
- January 2, 2026
Despite being declared India's "cleanest city" for eight consecutive years, Indore faces a severe health crisis. Ten residents have died and over 2,800 are ill due to drinking water contaminated with sewage in Bhagirathpura. The tragedy has sparked questions about the authenticity of the Swachh Survekshan survey and prompted a notice from the NHRC regarding
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Stubble burning is not responsible for highest December air pollution in Delhi since 2018, says CSE report
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 31, 2025
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that Delhi recorded its worst December air quality since 2018, with an average AQI of 349. While farm fires are often blamed, the report indicates that stubble burning contributed less than 1% to the pollution during this period. Instead, the study identifies local
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Facing stiff opposition, Supreme Court stays its earlier order on Aravalli mining
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 29, 2025
Court formed a new expert committee to revisit the concerns
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Rains in India and Pakistan caused maximum deaths among major global disasters during 2025
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 27, 2025
Disasters cost most in the US where Trump continues to ignore climate change
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Show-cause to six thermal power plants around Delhi for violating norms and triggering air pollution
- by The Plurals News Network
- December 25, 2025
Central agency fixes Rs 61.85 crore environmental compensation for erring units, asked to reply within a fortnight
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Activists counter govt point-by-point on nuclear Bill, cleared by Parliament and President in four days
- by Jayanta Basu and Chandrima S. Bhattacharya
- December 24, 2025
Union minister Jitendra Singh’s claims on energy growth, safety and minimal privatisation, face challenge from data and analysis
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Sundarban in political quagmire as development debate deepens in the run-up to elections
- by The Plurals News Network
- December 22, 2025
Union environment, forest, climate change minister alleges state mismanagement in development and tourism promotion, state ministers claim lack of cooperation from Centre
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Nuclear power back on table in India as govt targets 11-fold increase by 2047
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 19, 2025
Rajya Sabha, after Lok Sabha, passes contentious SHANTI Bill 2025 on nuclear energy; minister justifies Bill
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Entire Himalayas are under threat of strong earthquakes, admits Union government
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 18, 2025
Studies indicate that the next major earthquake in the Himalayas may occur before September 2036, affecting millions