Category: Environment
A look at Project Tiger – 50 years on
As India completes 50 years of Project Tiger, the article paints a nuanced picture of India’s tiger conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges of balancing the needs of tigers with the needs of the people who share their habitat
India’s Green Future through BioCNG
The Hindu editorial based on “Biogas can fuel a green economy”
Renewable Energy: Issues and Challenges
International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged governments to pledge to triple the global capacity of renewables by 2030 in preparation for COP 28. However, some major participants have not yet committed to this pledge.
Coastline Erosion
The Union Minister recently stated that, according to a study by the National Centre for Coastal Research, more than a third of India’s coastline is at risk of erosion.
An icy warning
The World Meteorological Organization’s latest report, “The Global Climate 2011 – 2020,” notes that, on average, glaciers worldwide underwent an annual thinning of about one meter from 2011 to 2020 in the section discussing glacier health
Global Cooling Pledge
At the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, approximately 63 nations have committed to the world’s first-ever pledge to significantly reduce cooling emissions.
Ethics of Climate Engineering
UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) has published its first-ever report on the Ethics of Climate Engineering.
Urban Flood in India
The recent flooding in Chennai has sparked conversations about urban floods in India.
Loss and Damage Fund
The commencement of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai saw the official initiation of a fund for loss and damage, aimed at assisting vulnerable nations in managing the consequences of climate change.
Stubble Burning – Reasons and Impacts
Supreme Court recently questioned the Punjab government as to why they couldn’t cover the expenses of crop residue management machines for small-scale farmers.
Plastic Credits
In discussions led by the UN in Nairobi, plastic credits are being considered as a potential tool to reduce plastic pollution.
More Light, Less Sound
With the festival season, such as Diwali, upon us, concerns about noise pollution are once again in the spotlight. India’s bustling roadways, religious gatherings, and festive celebrations significantly contribute to this issue.