Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The Karnataka government has recently approved ₹32.25 crore for the renovation of the Kabini dam. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered traditional ‘baagina’ to the Kabini River, denoting its importance...
Rising global temperatures are increasingly affecting sports worldwide. Recent tournaments have seen players suffer from extreme heat. Matches have been interrupted, spectators have collapsed, and athletes have voiced...
Senegal has been officially declared free of trachoma by the World Health Organization (WHO) in July 2025. This marks a major public health milestone for the country. Senegal...
Recent studies reveal rapid invasion of alien plant species in tropical ecosystems. These invasions are reshaping native biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Climate change and human activities accelerate this...
The discovery of a new lichen species, "Allographa effusosoredica", by Indian scientists has added to the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats. This finding marks the complex symbiotic...
Recent changes by India’s Environment Ministry exempt most coal-based thermal power plants from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) devices. These devices reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2), a harmful pollutant...
Recent research analysing aerosol pollution in 141 Indian cities between 2003 and 2020 reveals contrasting patterns of air quality across regions. Cities in south and southeast India show...
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is set to become the most environmentally damaging tournament in its history. With 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in...
The city of Gurgaon, also known as Gurugram, faces severe flooding every monsoon despite receiving relatively low rainfall. This paradox marks the city’s urban planning failures and environmental...
Recent research has shown that bird endemism in Antarctica and the southern hemisphere is underestimated. These regions host unique bird species found nowhere else on Earth. The findings...
