Category: Environment
Coastal Erosion
A recent study has found that coastal erosion is endangering the livelihoods of fishers and other residents in coastal Tamil Nadu.
Plastic Recycling
Existing evidence indicates that current recycling methods fall short and sometimes even have adverse effects.
The issue with tree planting schemes
The degradation of forest landscapes due to uncontrolled and unsustainable exploitation of resources has led to significant environmental challenges.
The toll that extreme heat takes on women
Women are disproportionately harmed by extreme heat, largely because of unequal power dynamics, gender norms, and unequal access to resources.
Soil Degradation
At a recent conference, UNESCO issued a warning that up to 90% of Earth’s land could face degradation by 2050.
A law around low-carbon climate resilient development
There is a need for comprehensive climate legislation in India.
Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate: What happened — and how sea level rise is affecting the world
The relocation of around 300 families from Gardi Sugdub in Panama’s Guna Yala province marks a significant response to the threats posed by rising sea levels.
The NITI Aayog’s project in Great Nicobar
The article discusses ecological and social concerns of Great Nicobar development project
Create the space for governance with a green heart
A conscious focus on green policies is crucial as environmental issues in India impact the survival and the health of millions
Remoulding the Global Plastics Treaty
As an instrument to end plastic pollution, plastic treaty needs to ensure social justice and equity principles for the informal recycling worker.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Microplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to humans.
Analysing local environmental footprints
A recent study titled ‘Water, air pollution and carbon footprints of conspicuous/luxury consumption in India’ sheds light on the environmental impacts of affluent individuals.