Environment

A Mumbaikar loses 121 hours in traffic every year. A Delhite spends 110. Talking about traffic to a person living in Bengaluru is like touching a raw nerve. This is the same story for all the urban dwellers in the world. Traffic congestions are a major source of frustration for so many people in the...

UNICEF has said that it is deeply concrened about the health and safety of babies and young children caused as a result of severe heatwave that has been engulfing several countries in South Asia. The rising temperatures, that is predicted to reach up to 47°C, pose significant risks to millions of children who are...

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, alongside various civic bodies across the state, has launched multiple initiatives to enhance the cleanliness of Imphal city and its surrounding towns. These efforts are part of a broader commitment to ensuring a healthy environment for all residents. Chief Minister's Inspection and Involvement On Sunday, Chief Minister N Biren Singh...

The global food system is a major culprit behind rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. A new report from the World Bank, titled "Recipe for a Livable Planet," sounds the alarm on the need for transformative action in how the world produces and consumes food. The report states that annual investments of $260 billion...

A recent study has shed light on the continued reliance on fuelwood as a primary cooking fuel in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, despite government efforts to promote the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The findings underscore the complex interplay between energy access, affordability, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the urgency for locally acceptable and sustainable...

Lakes play an important role in the ecosystem and biodiversity of areas. They also support agriculture and other industries by fulfilling its water as well as energy needs. However, with excess development and limited availability of the resource, the usability of lake water has reduced significantly owing to its contamination and pollution. Pollution of water...

Government officials have announced the establishment of two scientific committees aimed at creating an advanced nationwide agricultural weather information system and implementing technology-driven assessments of crop yields to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather associated with climate change. These committees consist of experts from various fields and representatives from multiple states. Anchored in the Mahalanobis...

Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on 22nd April to boost efforts to conserve the environment. Making sustainable choices is the need of the hour to save our planet from climate change and its harmful consequences like global warming and make it habitable for our future generations. India is witnessing excessive heat this year even in...

Each year on April 22, Earth Day unites approximately one billion people worldwide in endeavors to combat the climate crisis and cultivate behaviors that safeguard the environment. Participating in Earth Day activities presents an exceptional chance to partake in environmental activism and contribute to a more sustainable world. Each Earth Day revolves around varying themes,...

Soil erosion poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in India. A recent study employing the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) has shed light on the concerning state of soil erosion across the country, revealing widespread challenges and implications. This essay explores the key findings of the study, the status...

A staggering 220 million tonnes of plastic waste are projected to be generated in 2024, as revealed by a recent study. This marks a persistent increase of nearly 10%, or 7.11%, since 2021, with the global average plastic waste per person soaring to 28 kilograms this year. The Plastic Overshoot Day report, released on April...

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”. “Article 48A of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. Clause (g)...