The UN Secretary-General delivered a hard-hitting at the American Museum of Natural History on June 5, World Environment Day. He discussed the status of the climate, the risks that world leaders are taking, and what industries and nations, especially the G7 and G20, must do in the upcoming 18 months to preserve humanity's prospects of a habitable future.

UN chief likens humans to meteor that killed dinosaurs; calls fossil fuel sector ‘godfathers of climate chaos’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign encouraging people to plant saplings as a tribute to their mothers.

India: PM Modi plants tree sapling, launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign on World Environment Day

In the past decade, the world has witnessed an extreme rise in temperature on an alarmingly regular basis. Summers are hotter than every, autumn and spring are disappearing, and the environment is changing rapidly.

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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 since 1973. It is an attempt to urge people to adopt sustainable practices and realise the need to preserve Earth.

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In November 2022, following the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt, over 100 leaders from nearly 200 nations signed a contentious final deal.

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As the global oil prices rose yet again on the World Environment Day, the debate around whether rising oil prices are good or not is back on the ground. Although high oil, gas, and coal prices on consumers are good for the environment as they lower demand. the effect of high prices on producers can be bad for the environment because they encourage increased supply. Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia pledged to cut production by a further 1 million barrels per day from July.

Oil rises on Saudi plan to deepen output cuts

Actress and celebrity mom influencer Sameera Reddy came to Goa for 10 days during the pandemic and never went back. In an exclusive conversation with WION's Nikita Jain, she talks about how she, along with her family, live a sustainable life in Goa and what it is like to give back to the environment.

World Environment Day: Actress Sameera Reddy's 'sustainable' life in Goa

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that India have taken a number of steps in the last eight years to enable environmental protection in one way or the other.

World Environment Day: India has worked relentlessly to keep the soil alive, says PM Narendra Modi

While we should raise awareness about the perils of pollution, global warming, and climate change every day, we must take extra measures and put extra effort to warn mankind about the many dangers that threaten the planet on World Environment Day.

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In pics: People across the globe observe World Environment Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) Movement', a global initiative, on Sunday via video conferencing. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the launch will initiate "LiFE global call for papers" inviting ideas and suggestions from academics, universities and research institutions to influence and persuade individuals, communities and organisations across the world to adopt an environment-conscious lifestyle.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to launch 'lifestyle for environment' movement

As we mark World Environment Day, there are some harsh facts that tell us that our environment is at unimaginable risk. So let's try to understand these five facts on June 5, the day dedicated to environmental awareness and protection.

Harsh facts on World Environment Day: Climate change, pollution and disasters

Our environment is at risk. Climate change is its biggest threat. On World Environment Day, WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that tell you how much trouble the world is in.

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On the occasion of World Environment Day, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Friday launched the urban forest programme in 200 corporation cities of India.

World Environment Day: Javadekar launches urban forest programme in 200 corporation cities of India

It is a disaster in the making in Russia as at least 20,000 liters of diesel accidentally spilled into a river in Russia's eastern Siberia, polluting over 350 square meters of the river. Watch report

World Environment Day: Thermal plant fuel leak pollutes Ambarnaya river in Russia

On the occasion of World Environment Day, we bring you the story of a Venezuelan Charles Brewer who is tirelessly working towards saving the Amazon rainforest since his college days. Watch report

World Environment Day: Charles Brewer is preserving Amazon rainforest since college

This week on #DownToEarthWithDee, the actors shared stories of activism and inspiration in their journeys towards a common goal. As Mumbai battled Cyclone Nisarga, the dialogue for climate change and environmental conservation became even more relevant.

Dia Mirza, Bhumi Pednekar have something to say on World Environment Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the tourism industry across the world so much so that in South Africa the authorities have now resorted to 'dehorning' dozens of Rhinos in a bit to save them for poachers. Watch report.

World Environment Day: South Africa dehorns dozens of Rhinos

A critically endangered turtle emerged from the sea to lay at least 80 eggs on a Thai beach. This is a sign of how wildlife is making the most of the coronavirus pandemic limiting human movement.

World Environment Day: A rare sight at Thai beach, Hawksbill sea turtle lays eggs on beach

To mark World Environment Day a zoo in Mexico has taken the initiative to welcome wild animals affected by the secondary effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many owners were forced to abandon their animals due to a lack of resources and economic slowdown.

World Environment Day: Mexican zoo welcomes Bengal Tiger, Green Macaws

Today the world is observing World Environment day and millions are posting on social media about saving the planet and this year's theme is "Time for Nature". Watch report.

World Environment Day: The great barrier reef turns 'white'

The Chandrabhaga beach in Puri district in east Indian state of Odisha has become the first in Asia to get the Blue Flag certification. The certification is given by Denmark-based Federation of Environment Education (FEE) to beaches which are environment-friendly, clean and equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists. The beach was given the honour on World Environment Day on Wednesday. It is situated 30 km from the city of Puri.

Puri beach becomes first in Asia to get Blue Flag tag

Stark Warning From Australia's Climate Experts On The World Environment Day It's the World Environment Day. But stark climate warning continues to threaten the future of humankind in the planet. A group of Australia's climate experts say that humans will perish in 31 years due to climate change. Palki breaks down the report

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