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In a significant legislative shift, New Zealand plans to enact new laws that will shield companies from accountability regarding climate change repercussions tied to greenhouse gas emissions. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith emphasized that the intricacies of these matters exceed judicial capacities, underscoring a desire to foster a more robust business environment.

Celebrate World Book Day by igniting the imaginations of little readers with enchanting tales that foster compassion and a love for nature. Explore five delightful recommendations, such as Alia Bhatt's heartwarming 'Ed Finds a Home' alongside 'We Are Water Protectors,' which beautifully instill values of environmental stewardship and self-acceptance.

This year, the Goldman Environmental Prize makes history by recognizing its first all-female assembly of six remarkable activists. Hailing from diverse corners of the world, these champions are celebrated for their pivotal roles in driving climate justice, championing biodiversity, and standing up for Indigenous rights.

In a vibrant demonstration of resistance, Manipur's transgender rights advocates are rallying against the newly proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026. They label the bill as a step backward, conflicting with the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on self-identification.

As the Assam elections approach, a remarkable coalition of women activists has launched a transformative manifesto emphasizing gender equality. Crafted with input from around 200 women representing a multitude of perspectives, the document calls on political parties to center women's rights in their agendas.

Once celebrated, Hollywood Award Ceremonies' dedication to social activism is hitting a wall of fatigue. The extravagant gestures and moral grandstanding from silver screen icons are increasingly drawing jaded reactions from fans.

Marlon Brando's famously twisted nose, emblematic of his tough-guy image, originated from a skirmish behind the scenes of 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Despite suggestions to undergo surgery, Brando chose to embrace his new look, believing it added depth to his rebellious charm.

Manipuri film 'Boong' made history as India's first BAFTA winner. Critics accuse BAFTA of removing director Lakshmipriya Devi's peace-focused acceptance remarks from the clip. When the video was later reposted without an explanation, the move sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability to protect Indigenous voices. Read on to know more in detail.

The organic farmers from Nagpur and nearby districts believe the challenges they face could be overcome from the experiences of other such farmers rather than the scientists with whom they can hardly relate.

The officials of the public works department (PWD) and environmentalists conducted a joint survey of the block plantation of trees along the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar road on Saturday.

President Joe Biden commuted Leonard Peltier's sentence, allowing the 80-year-old Indigenous activist to return home after nearly half a century in prison for the killings of two FBI agents. The decision comes after decades of advocacy, despite opposition from law enforcement and former officials.

Google has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' on its Maps platform for US users after an executive order by President Donald Trump. The change has drawn criticism from indigenous activists and sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico, whose president sarcastically suggested renaming the U.S. 'Mexican America'.

Residents of Doddaullarti, Nerlagunte, Gorlattu and several other villages around the project site are up in the arms against the district administration for allotting 8,000 acres for the science cluster.

Two organizations, the Savayava Krushikara Balaga in Hubballi and Bengaluru-based Sahaja Samrudha have launched a "Save Our Rice Campaign". As part of the campaign, they are organizing the three-day "Desi Rice Mela" at Laxmi Saraswathi Sadana, JC Nagar, Women's College Road, Hubballi, from Friday.

The Aasu president, however, clarified that by indigenous people it includes all communities who reside in Assam and have accepted the cultural ethos of the state.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will partially veto a bill that restricts Indigenous groups' claims to ancestral lands, overriding Congress's recent approval of the legislation. The president's veto will reject a core stipulation of the bill that only recognized Indigenous peoples' right to claim territories they occupied or disputed legally in October 1988. The land rights legislation is seen as an attempt to counteract Lula's efforts to protect the environment and Indigenous land.

January 26, Australia Day, sparks celebration and protest as it highlights the nation's colonial past and ongoing Indigenous injustices. Protests in cities like Sydney and Melbourne demand a date change and greater recognition of historical and present inequalities faced by Indigenous communities. The issue remains politically divisive, with growing support for change among younger generations.

Planting of gulmohar trees by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on the Nashik-Pune highway on Sunday yet again brought the age-old disagreement between environment activists and government officials to the fore.

In a significant observation, the United Nations' Human Right Council has said indigenous communities in Assam were not consulted before starting construction of large dams.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French president Emmanuel Macron were awarded UN's highest environmental honour, the Champions of the Earth award along with four other environmental changemakers. PM Modi and Macron were recognised in the Policy Leadership category. The Cochin International Airport also received the award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category.

Hollywood stars Orlando Bloom and Oscar-nominee Ethan Hawke are set to lead the Amazonian jungle thriller 'The Last of The Tribe.' Based on Monte Reel's book, the film sees Hawke as a mercenary investigating a death, encountering the last member of an Indigenous tribe, played by Zaya Guarani. This gripping adaptation promises an intense cinematic experience.