'2015 deadliest year for environment activists'
According to a study by UK-based organisation Global Witness, 2015 was the deadliest year for environmental activists, with at least 185 being killed. This number is reportedly a 60% increase from the previous year's figures. Brazil had the highest number of killings, with 50. Philippines was second with 33 killings. Notably, India is also on the list, with six killings.