Deforestation

One of Asia’s most secretive big cats is fighting for survival as deforestation, hunting and habitat loss push it closer to danger.

Meet the World’s Rarest Gorilla: So rare, you may spot it only in these remote forests

Hidden deep within remote forests, one of nature’s rarest creatures quietly survives. Few have seen it, and even fewer understand its secret life. What makes this gorilla so elusive?

A 34-inch snake with a ‘moustache’ identified as new species in Brazil

A slender green snake, once overlooked in a Brazilian collection, has now been recognised as a new species. Scientists confirmed its identity after a fresh study of its features and DNA.

Meet Clouded Leopard: One of the most elusive big cats on Earth

The clouded leopard, a mysterious and tree-loving big cat of Southeast Asia, is known for its cloud-like spots, powerful build, and secretive lifestyle deep within lush tropical forests.

Rajasthan’s Green Crisis: Mass deforestation sparks fears of ecological disaster in desert state

Rajasthan's government plans to cut thousands of trees in Jaipur and Baran for commercial and industrial projects, despite public protests and ecological concerns, contradicting its environmental commitments and ongoing tree-planting campaigns

Two new poison frog species discovered in Amazon, scientists issue warning — Here’s why

The frogs are in the Ranitomeya genus and are tiny. All are only 15 to 17 millimetres in length—roughly the size of a dime.

From Blue Marble to Ash Grey: NASA images Reveal how Earth changed in 60 years of climate change

The Amazon, once believed to be endless, is disappearing. Australia and California are torched by fires. Forests become ashes.

Earth Day 2025: Date, history and significance of this day

Earth Day reminds us to protect nature. It is a time to reflect, behave, and imagine a brighter tomorrow.

Lal Bahadur Singh: From signboards & political cut-outs to painting human impact on nature

Artist Lal Bahadur Singh, who grew up in UP’s Ghazipur, says ‘I’m presenting my human society through the figures of birds and animals’ about his exhibition ‘Silent Echoes of a Flight Beyond… and Whispers of the Earth Beneath…’ at Delhi’s Gallerie Nvya.

Brazilian cattle rancher ordered to pay $50m compensation for illegally deforesting areas of the Amazon

A Brazilian cattle rancher was ordered by the federal court last week to pay a compensation of $50m for illegally destroying the forest of Amazon and doing deforestation. The Brazilian cattle rancher named Dirceu Kruger, has caused the climate impact in the region, this case was filed by Brazil’s attorney general’s office, representing the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama).

5 environmental costs of the illegal drugs industry

From deforestation and carbon emissions to biodiversity loss, the impact of illicit substances on ecosystems is significant.

Amazon rainforest: Everything you need to know how and why it is diminishing

Environmentalists have long lobbied for so-called bioeconomy options for Amazonia's tens of millions of people, but investors have been skeptical

EU agrees deal to ban products which fuel deforestation

The preliminary agreement, which still needs to be formally adopted by the EU parliament, requires companies to verify that the goods they sell in the EU have not led to deforestation and forest degradation anywhere in the world as of 2021.

Deforestation surges in world’s no. 2 tropical forest

The pace of deforestation in the Congo Basin increased 5% in 2021 overall, the Amsterdam-based climate advisory said.

Why forests hold the key to India achieving its green goals

There’s been some progress, but more efforts are needed to raise our country’s forest cover to 33 per cent by 2030

World's top finance firms continue to fuel deforestation, report warns

Issued by the Forests & Finance Coalition of NGOs, which looks to improve transparency, policies, systems and regulations in the financial sector, the report found that finance to those companies rose over 60 percent to $47 billion between 2020 and 2021

2022 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Why mangroves are better than sea walls

Mangrove forests cover just 0.1% of the earth’s surface but they are essential for the survival of the planet.

No more excuses: restoring nature is not a silver bullet for global warming, we must cut emissions outright

The priority remains rapidly phasing out fossil fuels, which have contributed 86% of all CO₂ emissions in the past decade.

Over 30 lakh trees cut in India for developmental projects in 2020-21, none in Delhi: Govt

Responding to a query raised in the Lok Sabha, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said as many as 30,97,721 trees were felled with approval under the Forest (Conservation) Act and Rs 359 crore was spent on compensatory afforestation in 2020-21.

Brazil detects record Amazon deforestation in January and February

According to Prodes data related to the 12-month reference period from August 2020 to July 2021, deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reached a 15-year high after a 22% jump from the prior year.

‘Try harder. Try harder’: Today, COP26 negotiators will fight to save life on Earth. The next decade will reveal if they succeeded

From the outset, COP26 was seen not as an end point, but a kickstart to a decade of truly transformative action. Only in coming years will we know if the event was a real game-changer for the planet.

Amazon deforestation threatens jaguars, giant eagles

The sleek, majestic jaguar and spectacularly powerful harpy eagle are two of the most iconic species threatened by the accelerating destruction of the Amazon, whose breathtaking biodiversity risks collapsing as the world's biggest rainforest approaches a "tipping point."

COP 26 | Show me the climate finance money

Wealthy sovereign nations have failed to keep their promise of $100 billion, and there remains a question mark on how much private financial institutions will do for climate change.

India staying out of major climate pledges at COP26: Officials argue varied reasons

While India has been one of the earliest and key signatories of multiple global environmental agreements, it has given a wide berth to three major initiatives. Officials tell Moneycontrol why that's been the case.

Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030

The joint statement at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow was backed by the leaders of countries including Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which collectively account for 85% of the world’s forests.