https://smogandsoot.com/2026-08-20https://smogandsoot.com/share-home.svg https://smogandsoot.com/news/delhi-traffic-police-suggest/2026-08-20https://smogandsoot.com/share-delhi-traffic-police-suggest.svgDelhi Traffic Police Suggest Road Fixes to Ease CongestionThe Delhi Traffic Police has proposed a series of road and traffic engineering works to ease congestion and improve road safety in west and south-west Delhi. (Source: Hindustan Times Delhi) https://smogandsoot.com/news/delhi-hc-questions-mla/2026-08-20https://smogandsoot.com/share-delhi-hc-questions-mla.svgDelhi HC Questions MLA, MP Endorsement for Women's Aid SchemeThe Delhi High Court has questioned the Delhi government's decision to require women seeking aid under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to obtain an endorsement letter from their MP or MLA. https://smogandsoot.com/news/multinational-companies-invest-mangrove/2026-08-20https://smogandsoot.com/share-multinational-companies-invest-mangrove.svgMultinational Companies Invest in Mangrove Conservation in IndiaMultinational companies are investing in mangrove conservation in India, with some projects focusing on community livelihoods and biodiversity rather than carbon credits. https://smogandsoot.com/news/brazil-indigenous-mps-face/2026-08-20https://smogandsoot.com/share-brazil-indigenous-mps-face.svgBrazil's Indigenous MPs Face Uphill Battle for Climate ActionBrazil's Indigenous MPs are fighting for climate action despite facing opposition from the ruralist bloc. (Source: Dialogue Earth, formerly China Dialogue and The Third Pole) https://smogandsoot.com/news/india-only-ape-endangered/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-india-only-ape-endangered.svgIndia’s only ape: The endangered western hoolock gibbonThe western hoolock gibbon, India’s sole ape species, is known for its melodious calls and arboreal lifestyle. Found in northeastern India’s forests, it plays a crucial role in seed dispersal but... https://smogandsoot.com/news/theatre-review-hot-mess/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-theatre-review-hot-mess.svgTheatre Review: 'Hot Mess' - A Climate Crisis Love StoryThe musical 'Hot Mess' uses a romantic comedy narrative to explore the tumultuous relationship between Earth and Humanity, highlighting the consequences of environmental exploitation and the... https://smogandsoot.com/news/indonesia-petrochemical-expansion-tests/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-indonesia-petrochemical-expansion-tests.svgIndonesia’s Petrochemical Expansion Tests Climate CommitmentsIndonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns about rising emissions and fossil fuel dependence. While the government touts... https://smogandsoot.com/news/camera-traps-reveal-hidden/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-camera-traps-reveal-hidden.svgCamera traps reveal hidden population of greater hog badgers in KazirangaA new study in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve estimates at least 55 greater hog badgers in the area, using camera trap data from the All India Tiger Estimation 2026. The elusive... https://smogandsoot.com/news/brazil-indigenous-policy-makes/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-brazil-indigenous-policy-makes.svgBrazil's Indigenous Policy Makes Progress, But Challenges PersistBrazil's Indigenous policy has made significant strides in recent years, but critical problems persist, according to a recent analysis. https://smogandsoot.com/news/indonesia-captive-coal-decarbonisation/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-indonesia-captive-coal-decarbonisation.svgIndonesia's Captive Coal: A Decarbonisation ParadoxIndonesia's ambition to dominate nickel and electric vehicle battery supply chains may undermine global decarbonisation efforts due to its reliance on captive coal-fired power plants. https://smogandsoot.com/news/bomb-fishing-tracked-sonically/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-bomb-fishing-tracked-sonically.svgBomb fishing tracked sonically across Indonesian coral reefsA study has used thousands of hours of underwater audio recordings to track blast fishing in the Spermonde archipelago, off the south-western edge of Indonesia's Sulawesi island. https://smogandsoot.com/news/african-ai-governance-must/2026-08-19https://smogandsoot.com/share-african-ai-governance-must.svgAfrican AI Governance Must Respect Indigenous Peoples, Expert SaysAfrican governments are developing national AI strategies, but experts say they are neglecting the impact of AI on the environment and Indigenous rights. https://smogandsoot.com/news/women-led-rice-crab/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-women-led-rice-crab.svgWomen-led rice-crab farming offers climate-resilient alternative in AssamFarmers in Assam are adopting a climate-resilient farming method that combines rice and crab cultivation, providing a second source of income and reducing the need for agrochemicals. https://smogandsoot.com/news/pollution-uncertainty-brazil-steel/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-pollution-uncertainty-brazil-steel.svgPollution and Uncertainty in Brazil's Steel CityVolta Redonda, a city in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, is plagued by pollution from the country's largest steelmaker, CSN. Residents and environmental groups are calling for action to address the... https://smogandsoot.com/news/india-young-farmers-embrace/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-india-young-farmers-embrace.svgIndia's Young Farmers Embrace Agri-Tech to Bridge Generational GapYoung Indian farmers are turning to technology to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the country's agricultural sector. https://smogandsoot.com/news/ladakh-glaciers-losing-speed/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-ladakh-glaciers-losing-speed.svgLadakh Glaciers Losing Speed as Ice Melts, New Study WarnsA recent study has found that glaciers in the Zanskar Himalayas in Ladakh are losing speed, with implications for water availability in the region over the long term. (Source: Mongabay India) https://smogandsoot.com/news/supreme-court-upholds-centre/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-supreme-court-upholds-centre.svgSupreme Court Upholds Centre's Power to Notify Post-Facto ClearanceThe Supreme Court has struck down the central government's 2021 Office Memorandum on post facto environmental clearances, but stated that the central government can frame statutory amnesty schemes... https://smogandsoot.com/news/clues-how-animals-evolved/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-clues-how-animals-evolved.svgNew Clues into How Animals Evolved an Internal Compass to Navigate EarthScientists have made new discoveries about how animals evolved an internal compass to navigate the Earth, but the origins of this ability remain elusive. (Source: Mongabay India) https://smogandsoot.com/news/heatwaves-lightning-recognized-national/2026-08-18https://smogandsoot.com/share-heatwaves-lightning-recognized-national.svgHeatwaves and Lightning Recognized as National Disasters in IndiaThe Indian government has officially recognized heatwaves and lightning as national disasters, making them eligible for relief under the State and National Disaster Response Funds. https://smogandsoot.com/news/indian-peafowl-expanding-range/2026-08-17https://smogandsoot.com/share-indian-peafowl-expanding-range.svgIndian Peafowl's Expanding Range Sparks Conflict with Farmers in Eastern HimalayasThe Indian peafowl, a national symbol and protected species, is causing significant agricultural damage in the eastern Himalayas, exacerbating tensions between farmers and conservationists. https://smogandsoot.com/news/india-online-ornamental-plant/2026-08-17https://smogandsoot.com/share-india-online-ornamental-plant.svgIndia's Online Ornamental Plant Trade May Be an Overlooked Pathway for Invasive SpeciesA new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries. (Source: Mongabay India) https://smogandsoot.com/news/mine-closures-india-complex/2026-08-17https://smogandsoot.com/share-mine-closures-india-complex.svgMine Closures in India: A Complex TransitionIndia's mine-closure framework has expanded in recent years, but challenges remain in implementing scientific closure and ecological restoration. Local communities are often unaware of developments... https://smogandsoot.com/news/herders-quitting-occupation-threatens/2026-08-17https://smogandsoot.com/share-herders-quitting-occupation-threatens.svgHerders Quitting Occupation Threatens Human-Tiger Coexistence in Kanha-Pench CorridorHerders play a vital role in mediating between villages and the forest department in the Kanha-Pench corridor, but many are quitting due to low wages, loss of pastures, and the risk of being attacked... https://smogandsoot.com/news/tourism-human-disturbance-linked-e27606/2026-08-17https://smogandsoot.com/share-tourism-human-disturbance-linked-e27606.svgTourism and Human Disturbance Linked to Elevated Stress in India's TigersA study across five tiger reserves in India reveals that tigers exposed to higher levels of tourism and human disturbance exhibit elevated stress hormone levels. 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