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Environmental law is ‘hot law’, says SC judge BV Nagarathna

Environmental law is “hot law” dealing with risk and uncertainty, says Justice Nagarathna, urging courts to adopt precautionary, flexible approaches

Published on Mar 29, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

Courts should play proactive role in ensuring environmental justice: SC judge B V Nagarathna

Courts should play proactive role in ensuring environmental justice: SC judge B V Nagarathna

Published on Mar 28, 2026, 5:52 PM IST

The good news is, the reins are in our hands: water researcher Kaveh Madani

‘I believe we can do things differently. No one anywhere is immune to this. So, it’s a matter of accepting reality, admitting mismanagement and going back to the drawing board,’ Madani says.

Updated on Mar 27, 2026, 8:05 PM IST

Earth’s climate more out of balance than at any time in observed history: WMO

Three main greenhouse gases continued to increase in 2025. (wmo.int)

Published on Mar 23, 2026, 3:26 PM IST

Scar struck: First-responders talk about the anxiety, exhaustion, guilt

The 1995 Flateyri avalanche in Iceland. ‘It was one of my first assignments. I located the final victim,’ says Petur Gudmundsson, now a firefighter in Sweden.

Updated on Mar 21, 2026, 5:17 PM IST

Omar Musa: “We’re haunted by the ghosts of the past”

Omar Musa: “We’re haunted by the ghosts of the past”

Updated on Mar 18, 2026, 11:13 PM IST

Equity must underpin energy transition policy

The tapping of renewable energies alters the configuration of the Earth’s material structures as well, through mining, large dams, etc. (Reuters)

Published on Mar 17, 2026, 8:38 PM IST

L-G directs plan to create 50 small water bodies in Ladakh

L-G directs plan to create 50 small water bodies in Ladakh

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 6:36 PM IST

India records first heatwave of 2026 as spring fades

Based on the heatwave warning issued by the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Thane city again on Wednesday was seen rising.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 7:57 AM IST

India Karuna Collaborative launched to address ‘invisible animal cruelty’

Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): Co-founder of the Blue Cross of Hyderabad Amala Akkineni, former director of ICMR-NIN R. Hemalatha, trustee of People for Animals Gauri Maulekhi, and others during the India Karuna Collaborative launch, in Mumbai on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (Sandip Mahankal)

Published on Mar 12, 2026, 5:06 AM IST

Over 22,000 hectares of forests lost to fires in Odisha since 2022: State govt data

The state has recorded more than 7,200 forest fire incidents between January 1 and March 10. (Image sourced from Mint)

Published on Mar 10, 2026, 5:22 PM IST

Global warming spells doom for ice-based ecosystems

According to the BBC, between 2000 and 2023, glaciers outside the major ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica lost around 270 billion tonnes of ice each year on average. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 9, 2026, 3:14 AM IST

Shimla: Govt making sustained efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, says Negi

Experts from national and state institutions delivered presentations on disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, hazard monitoring, and infrastructure safety in Himalayan regions. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Mar 8, 2026, 6:10 AM IST

Alphonso mango yield may crash 80% in Maharashtra due to erratic weather

The Konkan region is the country’s biggest producer of the world-famous Alphonso mango.

Updated on Mar 8, 2026, 11:22 AM IST

Himachal govt making efforts on disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems: Minister

Himachal govt making efforts on disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems: Minister

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 6:01 PM IST

Absolutely certain that global warming has accelerated in past decade: Study

This recent rate is higher than in any previous decade since the beginning of instrumental records in 1880. (Bloomberg photo)

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 3:14 PM IST

Forests and faith do hold the answers: Mridula Ramesh, on her new cli-fi novel

(HT Imaging via Gemini)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026, 1:33 PM IST

It’s only the start of March but Chandigarh is sizzling at 33°C

Currently, a weak Western Disturbance (WD) is active over Jammu and Kashmir but it is unlikely to bring any rain here, Paul added. (HT File)

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 3:10 AM IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Bengaluru (March 6-8)

Manav Kaul’s Trasaadi is a melancholic paean by a son to this earthly maker. (BMS)

Published on Mar 5, 2026, 10:10 AM IST

Chandigarh: From sweaters to sunscreen: With spring’s hasty exit, summer takes over in March

It’s only the start of March, but the city is already baking in temperatures usually reserved for the middle of the month, making it clear that spring is over and summer is here. (Ravi Kumar /HT)

Published on Mar 3, 2026, 5:16 AM IST

How US-Israel-Iran war escalation could choke UAE, Kuwait with toxic air

Iran is known to suffer from heavy air pollution.

Published on Mar 2, 2026, 9:34 AM IST

Global energy transition away from fossil fuels not as fast as one hoped: UK think tank director

Global energy transition away from fossil fuels not as fast as one hoped: UK think tank director

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 10:01 AM IST

No losses, just grains: Mridula Ramesh writes on the marvels of millets

Millet pancakes:Just what the doctor ordered. These grains help stabilise blood sugar, reduce inflammation. (Adobe stock)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026, 8:37 PM IST

Bulgaria ski station becomes refuge for digital nomads

Bulgaria ski station becomes refuge for digital nomads

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 12:33 PM IST

Govt committed to making Himachal the first Green Energy State of country: CM Sukhu

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the report titled “Scientific Assessment of Tackling Non-C02 Emissions: Pathways for Himachal Pradesh” Shimla on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 25, 2026, 4:22 AM IST

Vagaries of weather: Trouble brews for Himachal’s tea industry

In Himachal, tea is primarily grown in Kangra district, and the crop is largely rain-fed with limited irrigation facilities. (File)

Published on Feb 24, 2026, 3:00 AM IST

Strengthening urban governance for climate resilience

Today, in Delhi one in seven deaths has been associated with air pollution. By 2030, 40% of Indian cities are projected to run out of water, and urban areas are increasingly going to experience severe heat waves. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026, 6:52 PM IST

IITM Pune to set up climate observation station in Bikaner

The initiative is aimed at generating long-term, high-quality climate datasets to strengthen frontline climate research in India. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Feb 22, 2026, 6:18 AM IST

Climate change adds to woes of 'tiger widows' of Sunderbans

Climate change adds to woes of 'tiger widows' of Sunderbans

Published on Feb 21, 2026, 6:02 AM IST

India can be the global south’s climate solution innovator: Hillary Clinton

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was speaking on the second day of the Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) on Wednesday (Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 19, 2026, 6:18 AM IST

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