From 'toxic wasteland' to a state park: Montana finally cleans up a massive environmental scar.

Montana removed more than three million tons of contaminated sediment and dismantled the dam that trapped it. The EPA said the cleanup restored the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers after decades of mining waste. Now, the former Superfund site got a new life as a 500-acre state park for everyone.

Office AC, pollution and screen time: The modern skin damage triangle

Modern urban life creates a skin damage triangle from air conditioning, pollution, and screen time. Dr. Nivedita Dadu said, “Modern lifestyles expose the skin to multiple forms of damage simultaneously, making prevention more important than ever.” These factors cause dryness and premature ageing for professionals spending hours before digital screens.

Climate risk is moving to the boardroom as companies rethink resilience

Climate resilience is moving to the boardroom as companies face rising costs from extreme weather. At the Mint Sustainability Summit on Wednesday, executives said climate action is now a business imperative. Tejashree Joshi said, “Sustainability is no longer something which is good to do, but now becoming a must to do.”

Habitat loss key challenge in conservation: Yadav on Gloal Tiger Day

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav said habitat loss is a key challenge for India on Global Tiger Day 2026. He released five new publications in Delhi to support conservation. "The stories of forests are not bare data," Yadav said. The government also launched an eco-tourism portal to help visitors plan safaris.

Pune's air quality shows little improvement: ESR

Pune’s air quality continues to deteriorate, according to the Environmental Status Report 2025-26 presented on Wednesday. Fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels rose over five years, especially in Shivajinagar and Lohegaon. The report said vehicular emissions and rapid urbanisation caused this, urging stricter dust control and more electric vehicles.

Revise, reuse, recycle: how to be a sustainable student

As university doors opened in September, freshers looked for ways to live sustainably. Goldsmiths scrapped all beef products to become carbon neutral by 2025. Warden Frances Corner said, "The growing global call for organisations to take seriously their responsibilities for halting climate change is impossible to ignore." Students can help too.

Vehicular emissions: India can save up to 1.7 million lives by shifting to EVs by 2050, says report

India can save 1.7 million lives by shifting to electric vehicles by 2050, says a new ICCT report. Currently, vehicular pollution causes 90,000 premature deaths each year. India ranks second globally in such deaths. Moving to 100% electric vehicles by 2045 could help fix this and stop many asthma cases.

A 60-year-old warning comes true: Tropical species are 'trapped' as mountains heat up, pushing them toward extinction.

In 1967, ecologist Daniel Janzen predicted tropical mountain species would struggle as temperatures rise. Nearly 60 years later, tests on over 100 beetle species in Costa Rica support his warning. These insects have narrow heat tolerance, meaning the mountains they call home are slowly turning into traps as the world warms.

Illegal garbage dump near Patialas Lahori Gate raises a stink

A stretch near Patiala’s Lahori Gate has turned into an illegal garbage dump, causing foul smells and safety risks. Residents said, "The issue has persisted for the past couple of years despite repeated complaints." Many two-wheeler riders fell into the pit, while locals worry about unhygienic conditions and spreading diseases.

River otters are 'terrorizing' Point Reyes pelicans—and the birds are finally learning to run for their lives.

California researchers surveyed Point Reyes lagoon 19 times and found 73 pelicans killed by river otters. The team walked the shore from June to November 2023 to track these attacks. Recent observations showed that some birds have now begun flying away when otters approach, helping them avoid this unusual danger.

Australia spent $187k on a fence, but the real 'treasure' is hidden in the mud beneath it

Australia built a $187,000 electric fence across Wild Horse Plain to protect rare alpine wetlands. The barrier covers 108 hectares of endangered sphagnum bogs. Officials said the fence keeps wild horses away, as their weight causes trampling and soil damage. This project helps save fragile habitats for many threatened native species.

When the tiger returns, the forest breathes again

India’s tiger story shows how conservation, development, and local prosperity now reinforce one another. Project Tiger, launched in 1973, created the foundations for this success. Protecting the tiger means protecting an entire republic of life, as the animal proves that a complicated ecological system is still functioning to its capability.