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The 2026 Plastic Waste Rules ease compliance by deferring EPR penalties but risk "greenwashing" by redefining incineration as recycling. To ensure true accountability, India must replace self-reporting with unannounced audits, integrate informal workers, and prioritize material recovery over burning plastic.
Click to View MoreAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, and parasites evolve to resist medicines, making infections harder to treat. Driven by overuse of antibiotics, AMR increases risks of disease spread, severe illness, and death, threatening global public health and modern medicine.
Click to View MoreFimbristylis wayanadensis is a newly discovered species of sedge (grass-like plant) from the Wayanad district of Kerala, Western Ghats. Found in marshy grasslands, it is characterized by its unique floral structure and is currently considered endemic to this biodiversity hotspot.
Click to View MoreSand mining, driven by urbanization, threatens ecosystems like the Chambal Sanctuary. While the EMGSM 2020 guidelines aim for regulation, overcoming the "sand mafia" requires transitioning to a circular economy through satellite monitoring, fiscal incentives for M-Sand, and recycled construction waste
Click to View MoreResearchers discovered Nyctibatrachus kali, a cryptic night frog species, in the Kali Tiger Reserve, Karnataka. Genetically distinct by 5%, its habitat in the Dandeli-Anshi landscape underscores the central Western Ghats' biodiversity and the Kali River's ecological importance
Click to View MoreEarth Hour 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time. This global event marks the 20th anniversary of the movement, encouraging millions to switch off non-essential lights to support our planet.
Click to View MoreThe discovery of Neoloboptera peninsularis in Maharashtra highlights integrative taxonomy, combining DNA barcoding with morphological analysis. This non-pest species plays a vital ecological role in nutrient recycling, showcasing how technological interventions can bridge gaps in biodiversity mapping and conservation.
Click to View MoreIndia faces a severe microplastic crisis, releasing 3.9 lakh tonnes annually into waterbodies. These particles contaminate sea salt, seafood, and urban air, leading to significant human ingestion. Government responses include the 2022 single-use plastic ban and 2024 EPR rules.
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