Netherlands Turns to Floating Homes to Fight Sea Level Rise and Housing Shortage

February 7, 2026

Netherlands Turns to Floating Homes to Fight Sea Level Rise and Housing Shortage

The Netherlands is building floating homes to combat rising sea levels and a lack of land for new houses. These stable, modern water homes, like Amsterdam’s Schoonschip community, offer a fresh solution. Local governments and global projects are embracing this approach to create climate-smart, sustainable neighborhoods on water.

Puducherry Students Win Wipro earthian Awards 2025 for Big Plastic Cleanup

February 6, 2026

Puducherry Students Win Wipro earthian Awards 2025 for Big Plastic Cleanup

A student team from Puducherry's Shree Bharath Vidyaashram CBSE School won the Wipro earthian Awards 2025. They led a massive plastic cleanup in Murungapakkam mangroves and raised awareness on waste issues.

NARL Gadanki Leads Fortnight-Long Cleanliness Drive Promoting Sustainability

February 6, 2026

NARL Gadanki Leads Fortnight-Long Cleanliness Drive Promoting Sustainability

The National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL-Gadanki) launched its Swachhata Pakhwada from February 1 to 15, 2026. The drive promotes sustainability with anti-plastic campaigns, premise makeovers, water tank cleaning, and awareness activities for schoolchildren.

Cyberabad Police Book 24 Two-Wheelers for Wrong-Route Driving in Madhapur

February 6, 2026

Cyberabad Police Book 24 Two-Wheelers for Wrong-Route Driving in Madhapur

Cyberabad traffic police arrested 24 two-wheeler riders for wrong-route driving in a strict enforcement drive across Madhapur. Authorities are now treating the offense as a criminal act to ensure better road safety.

Scientists Find 207 Hidden Volcanoes Under Antarctica's Ice Sheet

February 6, 2026

Scientists Find 207 Hidden Volcanoes Under Antarctica's Ice Sheet

A China-led team has uncovered 207 volcanoes buried beneath Antarctica’s ice. The new digital archive ANT-SGV-25 helps track volcanic activity and ice risk in the frozen continent.