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 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that the cooling La Nina phenomenon may develop in the equatorial Pacific Ocean over the next three months. However, this event...
In December 2024, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati announced breakthrough in biofuel technology. They developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into...
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has entered partnership with the Government of Telangana and various recyclers to advance sustainable recycling practices. This collaboration was formalised...
Recent studies highlight a concerning decline in the quality of tropical rainforests. Only 25 per cent of these forests maintain high ecological integrity. This decline threatens biodiversity, particularly...
Natural World Heritage Sites (NWHS) are at risk from extreme climate events. A recent study published in December 2024 marks the vulnerability of these sites under various emission...
Madhav Gadgil, an esteemed ecologist and academic, has been recognised as one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth’ for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)....
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is set to become India’s largest dam, with a proposed capacity of 12.5 GW. Recently, the Arunachal Pradesh government deployed a team...
Soil plays important role in global food production. However, recent research marks its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. This study reveals that soil emissions account for approximately 15%...
The recent United Nations report marks the alarming threat of aridity on global agriculture. Released during COP16 in Riyadh, it reveals that 40 per cent of arable land...
The Amur tiger, also known as the Siberian tiger, faces a critical situation in the Russian Far East. Despite a rise in their numbers, the genetic diversity of...
