Category: Environment
India’s Arctic imperative
In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.
What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
The human-dog relationship, conflict and coexistence
The media often highlights sensational stories of human-dog conflict, but these narratives oversimplify complex socio-ecological dynamics.
The need to curb black carbon emissions
Black carbon emissions harms the environment and health. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to reduce such emissions from residential units.
World Water Day
The World Water Day initiative, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and mobilize action on pressing water-related challenges.
Forest Fires in India
For nearly a week, the Coonoor forest range in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu has been engulfed by intense forest fires.
Bengaluru Water Shortage
Bengaluru, the third most populated city in India, is experiencing the most severe drinking water shortage in its almost half a millennium existence.
Invasive Alien Species
Among the seven countries in South Asia, India holds the distinction of having the largest land area and is home to 185 invasive alien plant species.
An expansive land management policy is overdue
Fragmented approach to land management necessitates urgent intervention and policy reform.
What are IPCC’s assessment reports?
With the recent conclusion of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), discussions have now shifted towards the initiation of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7). A recent meeting held in Turkey marked the beginning of the AR7 cycle and set the stage for deliberations on crucial aspects such as report contents, timelines, and alignment with global climate goals.
Behind escalating human-animal conflict in Kerala
The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.
Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction
This article discusses the imperative for equitable phasing out of fossil fuels, international legal considerations, and the situation in India amidst global efforts to mitigate climate change