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.
Recent reports highlight the increasing vulnerability of hydropower projects in Uttarakhand due to climate-related extreme weather events. The Chamoli disaster in 2021 and the Teesta III incident in...
As global temperatures rise and CO2 levels soar, scientists are keen to learn from past climate events. A recent study sheds light on how tropical rainforests responded to...
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently reported an important increase in the extinction risk of reef-building coral species. As of now, 44 per cent of...
A cricket match at SuperSport Park in Centurion was interrupted by swarming flying ants. These insects are not ordinary ants but highly evolved flying African subterranean termites. Their...
The urgency to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 becomes increasingly critical. The United Nations has outlined that this requires substantial efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals....
As winter approaches in northern India, cities are engulfed in smog. This year, smog has arrived earlier than usual, impacting air quality and public health. The phenomenon is...
Recent discussions at the climate conference in Baku brought into light tensions between climate objectives and trade practices. Countries like China and India raised concerns about the European...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a very important aspect of corporate governance in India. In 2013, India was the first country to legally mandate CSR, making it...
India's agricultural exports have surged , reflecting the country's growing role in the global market. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, the agricultural export value reached $53.1 billion, a...
The NISAR satellite is a groundbreaking collaboration between NASA and ISRO. Scheduled for launch in early 2024 from India, NISAR will revolutionise Earth observation. It will monitor changes...
