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The environment encompasses all living and non-living things around us. It includes air, water, and land. Human activities impact the environment significantly. Pollution and deforestation are major concerns. Conservation efforts aim to protect natural resources. Sustainable practices promote a healthier planet. Awareness of environmental issues is crucial. Education can drive change. A balanced ecosystem supports life and biodiversity. Protecting the environment benefits future generations.

Global Plastic Pollution and Health Crisis 2025

Plastic pollution has escalated into a major global crisis by 2025. Microplastics now contaminate air, water, food, and even human bodies. This pollution poses serious health risks and...

 August 21, 2025

India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy and Review Framework

India’s Ministry of Finance introduced the draft Climate Finance Taxonomy in May 2025. This framework aims to guide investments towards climate-friendly sectors and technologies. It seeks to prevent...

 August 21, 2025

Global Climate Action and Challenges at COP30 2025

The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in Belem, Brazil, in November...

 August 20, 2025

Himalayan Disaster Risks and Climate Resilience Efforts

Recent monsoon seasons in the Himalayas have turned catastrophic. Recently, cloudbursts and flash floods devastated Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. Multiple incidents of landslides, floods, and glacial lake...

 August 20, 2025

Carbon Credits – Challenges and Opportunities in Climate Action

Recent years have seen rising interest in carbon credits (CCs) as tools to combat climate change. Farmers planting native trees on degraded land generate CCs that companies buy...

 August 15, 2025

Himalayan Fragility and Disaster Management Challenges

The 2025 Uttarakhand tragedy at Dharali village has once again brought into light the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to natural disasters. Located at an altitude of 2550...

 August 15, 2025

Flash Floods and Topography Impact Uttarkashi Disaster

Recent flash floods and mudslides in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, caused four fatalities and damage to buildings and infrastructure. The event occurred despite the absence of a cloudburst, a...

 August 7, 2025

Urban Sustainability Challenges and Inclusive Green Development

Urban sustainability projects in India have gained momentum by 2025. However, many initiatives privilege elites while marginalising the poor. Large-scale infrastructure and green projects often disrupt livelihoods and...

 August 7, 2025

Biofuels – Promise, Challenges and Global Policy Trends

Biofuels remain central to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and fossil fuel reliance. Recently, demand for biofuels continues to surge, driven by transport sectors worldwide. However, the...

 August 7, 2025

India’s Green Shipping Drive Amid Global Climate Push

India’s shipping sector is at a very important moment as the world intensifies efforts to combat climate change. Maritime transport contributes nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions....

 August 7, 2025

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