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The Black Death did not increase plant biodiversity in medieval Europe: Study
Wildlife & Biodiversity

The Black Death did not increase plant biodiversity in medieval Europe: Study

Rajat Ghai
2 min read
Findings challenge idea that richest ecosystems are found in landscapes untouched by humans
Is the India-EU FTA equitable? Europe’s Digital Product Passport raises questions on that score
Economy

Is the India-EU FTA equitable? Europe’s Digital Product Passport raises questions on that score

Sayantan Haldar
4 min read
DPP, a structured digital system through which each individual product can be identified throughout its lifecycle, will put greater obligations on Global South manufacturers
Portugal fined €10m by the EU Court of Justice for failing to comply with laws to protect biodiversity
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Portugal fined €10m by the EU Court of Justice for failing to comply with laws to protect biodiversity

Susan Chacko
2 min read
Southern European nation also ordered to pay €41,250 a day until it complies with the court order made in 2019
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The Black Death did not increase plant biodiversity in medieval Europe: Study
Wildlife & Biodiversity
The Black Death did not increase plant biodiversity in medieval Europe: Study
By
Rajat Ghai
2 min read
Portugal fined €10m by the EU Court of Justice for failing to comply with laws to protect biodiversity
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Portugal fined €10m by the EU Court of Justice for failing to comply with laws to protect biodiversity
By
Susan Chacko
2 min read
Oil & gas prices continue to surge as West Asia conflict disrupts Hormuz supply route; India “allowed” to turn to Russian crude
Energy
Oil & gas prices continue to surge as West Asia conflict disrupts Hormuz supply route; India “allowed” to turn to Russian crude
By
Puja Das
4 min read
Daily Heat Tracker: 36 cities record above-normal maximum temperatures
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: 36 cities record above-normal maximum temperatures
By
Shagun
1 min read
India recorded largest emissions drop in 2025 as power sector pollution declined: Climate TRACE
Energy
India recorded largest emissions drop in 2025 as power sector pollution declined: Climate TRACE
By
Puja Das
3 min read
GHG emissions reached all-time high in 2025: Climate TRACE
Climate Change
GHG emissions reached all-time high in 2025: Climate TRACE
By
Akshit Sangomla
3 min read
Bird flu emerges as significant threat to migratory wildlife, as species see decline of 5% in just 2 years: Report
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Bird flu emerges as significant threat to migratory wildlife, as species see decline of 5% in just 2 years: Report
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
5 min read
Gender gap in agribusiness risks Africa’s climate adaptation goals, warns a report
Africa
Gender gap in agribusiness risks Africa’s climate adaptation goals, warns a report
By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
In run-up to CMS COP15, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan urge inclusion of striped hyena in Appendix I and II of the Convention of Migratory Species
Wildlife & Biodiversity
In run-up to CMS COP15, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan urge inclusion of striped hyena in Appendix I and II of the Convention of Migratory Species
By
Rajat Ghai
3 min read
Israel-Iran war hits India’s basmati exports; exporters seek immediate relief
Agriculture
Israel-Iran war hits India’s basmati exports; exporters seek immediate relief
By
Shagun
3 min read
Innovation gap could slow Europe’s clean energy transition, warns report
Energy
Innovation gap could slow Europe’s clean energy transition, warns report
By
Puja Das
4 min read
The report highlights well-known conservation successes such as India’s tiger population reaching 3,167, but provides limited data on lesser-known species and other taxa.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
India submits 7th biodiversity report, but will it meet its 2030 targets?
By
Shimali Chauhan
6 min read
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