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.
India's energy sector has witnessed advancements in 2024, particularly through the Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana. This initiative has successfully installed over 6.3 lakh units in just nine months....
The proposed Brahmaputra Dam in Tibet by China has raised apprehensions in neighbouring countries, particularly India and Bangladesh. The project, valued at $137 billion, aims to harness the...
Sea otters have become vital in controlling invasive green crabs along the California coast. This resurgence of the sea otter population has led to ecological benefits. Recent studies...
The common murre population in Alaska has faced a catastrophic decline due to an extreme marine heatwave linked to climate change. This event, which unfolded between 2014 and...
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami marked a very important moment in global disaster preparedness. On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the Sumatran coast, generating...
India faces groundwater depletion crisis. The situation has become dire, especially in the northwestern regions like Punjab and Haryana. These areas are crucial for the nation’s food supply....
Recent assessments by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) have brought into light coastal erosion issues along the Tamil Nadu coastline. The findings reveal 69 erosional stretches,...
The Government of India has proposed new draft Solid Waste Management Rules in 2024. This initiative aims to tackle challenges posed by industrial waste. It builds on earlier...
Chillai Kalan is meteorological phenomenon in Kashmir. It marks a 40-day period of severe winter, commencing on December 21. In 2023, this period began with Srinagar recording its...
Air pollution in Delhi has reached alarming levels, making it the most polluted city in India as of December 2024. The concentration of particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeds the...
