Environment

Plastic not only pollutes soil and water with harmful substances, but plastic waste is also responsible for the death of many marine animals and those living on land as they mistake it for food and try to consume it. Cases of stray dogs and cats getting their heads stuck in discarded plastic containers on...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the government would develop a ‘climate finance taxonomy’, in the “Next Generation Reforms” section of the Union Budget 2024-2025. “We will develop a taxonomy for climate finance to enhance the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will support the achievement of the country’s climate...

According to a new report, climate change has a direct impact on education. A report by the Global Education Monitoring Report of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has highlighted the long-term impact caused as a result of climate shocks experienced during the early childhood years. The paper, which is part of a series...

The United Nations has warned that the rapid digitalisation of the global economy is costing the environment significantly. This is the result of extensive usage of water and energy bu the data centres that are used to power AI. The UN trade and Development Agency UNCTAD stated in a report that while digitalisation is essential...

Trees absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen which is crucial for our survival. But not only this, trees also help to filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity apart from being a major source of medicines. With an aim to enhance green...

The residents of East Bengaluru are worried of the worsening state of water bodies in villages outside BBMP limits, caused due to sewage and industrial pollutants. According to reports, the residents are concerned that the water bodies that were recently rejuvenated through CSR initiatives, are already in dire condition. One of the examples of...

According to a new study, a spike in air pollution in the cities of India that are generally known to have cleaner air may cause a higher rise in death rates than in cities that have higher pollution in the air. Therefore, if the same amount of increase in air pollution happens in Bengaluru...

In an attempt to curb environmental pollution caused by petroleum-based plastics, the Government of Uttar Pradesh led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is setting up a Bioplastic Park. The Bioplastic Park will be located in Kumbhi village in Gola Gokarnnath tehsil of Lakhimpur Kheri district. The park will be built over an area of...

India has been constructing highways at a phenomenal pace with the the National Highways itself having increased 60 per cent to 1,46,145 km in 2023, from 91,287 km in 2014 and a huge developing country like India is going to need a lot more. This infrastructure boom requires a large amount of concrete and...

India is geared up to host the first ever International Solar Festival in September 2024, as announced by the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi. India is laying major focus on transitioning to solar energy for public infrastructure. It is also making significant investments in setting up renewable energy infrastructure, including setting up of solar...

India has been witness to a significant increase in the number of warm nights over the last decade as a result of climate change. According to a global report, conducted by non-profit Climate Central and consulting initiative Climate Trends, the study has revealed that Jalpaiguri in northern West Bengal’s Doors region is the most...

The recent heatwave across north India has claimed lives of over 190 homeless people in New Delhi in 9 days, according to a report by a Delhi-based NGO. Between June 11 and 19, a total of 192 homeless people died, a report by the Centre for Holistic Development said. This data was obtained from the...