Environment

Some of the major challenges that the humankind is facing in recent times such as climate change, biodiversity loss, hunger and poor health, are all interlinked, according to a major scientific report. The report by IPBES has stated that in order to address all of these challenges, there is a need to adopt an...

In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that asked for public and private sector oil companies to utilise their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds towards public transport. The PIL The PIL, filed by Dr. Sanjay Kulshretha from Tsunami on Roads NGO, has argued that in order...

Renowned Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil has been honoured as one of six 'Champions of the Earth' by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for 2024. This prestigious accolade, the UN's highest environmental honour, recognises trailblazers who are at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet. A Lifetime of Achievement Gadgil has been recognised...

The time between November to February is the chilling winter season for north India. It is the time when thick mufflers hide faces of the shivering people and chai shops become comfortable warm spots in the outdoors. But over the past decade, winter season in the northern Indian region has become the alleged season...

During the ongoing winter season when different cities of India are experiencing dense foggy weather conditions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking proactive measures to counter reduced visibility and prevent road accidents on the National Highways. NHAI field offices have been directed to take proactive mitigation measures to enhance visibility for...

After the disappointing outcome of COP29, the global community is awaiting to gather at South Korea’s Busan for the much anticipated final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5). The meeting is aimed at drafting an international treaty to end plastic pollution over the course of its entire lifecycle, including its impact on the marine...

Today, newspaper and media reports suggest that Delhi has seen an improvement in its weather conditions. This improvement in the air quality index or AQI has shifted Delhi from ‘severe’ (419) to the ‘very poor’ category (371). This is how badly Delhi is missing its fresh air, which was taken away from the capital...

India is among the top 10 in a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, according to the Climate Change performance Index 2025. India saw a drop of two spots compared to a year ago in the CCPI. However, it still remained in the top ten ranking as a result of...

The year 2024 is about to come to an end, with a lot happening on the global stage for India. The global news updates have moved at the speed of a snail but yet have travelled miles. Such has also been the case with agreements between India and Australia on diverse issues, ranging from...

As the various metropolitans inside India are trapped in thick smoke that is making it almost impossible to breathe, the government is all set to launch the final guidelines for the distribution of ₹200 crore incentive under the new PM E-DRIVE scheme. The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt. of India, along with the approval...

In the rapidly evolving world of today, sustainability and resilience have emerged as a central point for development. As the global economy attempts to find footing after the COVID-19 pandemic and amid geopolitical tensions and wars, the importance of sustainable development has never been more evident than now. This is observed in the way...

It is that time of the year when Delhi is hitting the headlines again for poor air quality posing severe health hazards for the residents. The national capital is currently experiencing alarming levels of air pollution, with the Air Quality Index exceeding 1500 as a result of which, the central government has imposed Stage-4...