Environment

Carbon credit: Study finds underground treasure of Delhi’s forests

Carbon credit: Study finds underground treasure of Delhi’s forests

Researchers estimated the carbon credit value of Delhi's forests at nearly USD 4,846, or more than Rs 4 lakh per…

May 9, 2026

Delhi govt grants Reserved Forest status to 673 ha of Central Ridge

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the decision marked a major step towards protecting Delhi's ecologically sensitive Central Ridge

May 9, 2026

Delhi schools to roll out year-long environmental awareness drive

Delhi schools will run a year-long programme with monthly themes—from plastic waste to air pollution—through activities, campaigns and key environmental…

April 14, 2026

As Delhi counts trees, a story of bloom and loss unfolds

As Delhi undertakes its first comprehensive tree census under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, the exercise turns attention to…

April 12, 2026

Delhi govt creates nine new wildlife inspector posts

Delhi government approves dedicated wildlife inspector posts to strengthen on-ground conservation, curb illegal activities, and improve biodiversity protection across the…

April 3, 2026

NGT asks Delhi govt, others to implement recommendation to preserve native fish species in Yamuna

The NGT took suo-motu cognisance of a news report citing a survey by ICAR- CIFRI stating the dangers for native…

February 1, 2026

Deaths, a total closure, and final revival: how Delhi Zoo fared through 2025

From conservation breakthroughs and animal losses to a prolonged shutdown and revival, 2025 exposed Delhi Zoo’s fragile balance between ambition,…

January 2, 2026

Delhi: Residents near waste-to-energy plants say they breathe toxic air every day

Communities around Okhla, Ghazipur, Tehkhand and Narela-Bawana describe constant smoke, illness and official apathy

November 29, 2025

80% of Delhi-NCR families planning to move out amid severe pollution: survey

A new survey shows families across Delhi-NCR reconsidering their future as toxic air, rising health issues and high expenses push…

November 27, 2025

Delhi’s air-quality picture remains hazy as on-ground readings differ from official dashboards

As a thick smog layer lingers over Delhi, checks by Patriot across multiple neighbourhoods found malfunctioning monitors, inaccessible stations and…

November 21, 2025