December 13, 2025

India Leads in Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides, New Report Warns

A new PANAP report reveals that 87% of farmers in Bangladesh, India, Laos, and Vietnam use pesticides, with India having the highest share of dangerous chemicals. Unsafe practices and poor protection risk farmer health. Report urges for safer alternatives and stricter controls.

December 13, 2025

Historic Iron Scow Wreck Shifts Downstream at Niagara Falls, Slowly Breaking Apart

The 107-year-old Iron Scow wreck at Niagara Falls has moved downstream and is breaking apart. It once nearly cost two men their lives. This iconic wreck now shows signs of erosion and slow decline.

December 13, 2025

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe, Stage 3 GRAP Imposed Immediately

Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘severe’ on December 13, 2025, triggering Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan. Construction banned and classes shifted to hybrid in parts of NCR.

December 13, 2025

NGT Halts Tree Cutting in Nashik Till 2026 Over Kumbh Mela Plan

The National Green Tribunal has stopped tree cutting in Nashik’s Tapovan till January 15, 2026. This comes after concerns about missing environmental checks for Kumbh Mela 2027 projects.

December 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Files Review Petition in Supreme Court Against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam Project

Tamil Nadu challenges Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam in Supreme Court. The state warns of harm to Cauvery delta farmers and demands legal action to protect water rights.