This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. Meet DiCaprio’s Himalayan serpent Scientists discovered a new snake species in the western…

I consider this a seminal judgment for various reasons. Firstly, the Supreme Court was given a tough task here, to decide which worthwhile cause should be given priority over the other: promotion, and more importantly, distribution, of solar power, or the protection of two species of birds critically endangered. The Supreme Court walked that tightrope…

Eco-tourism supports conservation efforts, promotes environmental awareness The Sundarbans, largest mangrove forest in the world. Photo: BSS KHULNA, Jan 24, 2025 (BSS)- Sustainable tourism not only supports conservation efforts and promotes environmental awareness but also creates employment opportunities, facilitates cultural exchange and enhances food security for the local communities. Besides, eco tourism promotes traditional knowledge and practices related…

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Robertson County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. Robertson County will use the funds in partnership with the Greater Nashville Regional Council to identify priority sites for redevelopment. The grant is one of 36 brownfield…

Moore County has received a significant boost in its efforts to breathe new life into derelict landscapes, with a recent infusion of funds earmarked for this express purpose. A $20,000 check from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) was handed over to county officials, intended to aid in the identification and prioritization of…

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) invites Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards, which recognize individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources. “From Mountain City to Memphis, our state is blessed with rich natural resources that will only be around for…

The 2024 books that made this year’s list at Mongabay center primarily on humanity’s place in nature, both as a way to understand environmental problems and how to deal with them. The authors explore topics ranging from Arctic warming and Indigenous land rights, to deforestation and coral bleaching. The list below features a sample of…

Abstract Satellite technologies are essential for global conservation actions through providing continuous, real-time Earth monitoring. However, development of these technologies necessitates an increase in rocket launches, which introduces new threats to biodiversity. Here, we mapped rocket launch sites and assessed their threats on protected areas and terrestrial biodiversity. Our analysis revealed that over 90% launch…

A 2023 census by the Gujarat Forest and Environment Department, in collaboration with the GEER Foundation, estimates 222 Indian wolves in the state. Spanning 13 districts, this crucial survey highlights wolf distribution and habitat characteristics, according to an official release on Monday. Significantly, Bhavnagar district recorded the highest wolf population at 80, followed by Narmada…