Environment

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)...

By 2030, the cumulative waste from India's solar capacity is estimated to reach 340 kilotonnes (kt), escalating to a staggering 19,000 kt by 2050, according to a recent report titled 'Enabling a Circular Economy in India’s Solar Industry – Assessing the Solar Waste Quantum', conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE),...

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has become the first Indian company to surpass 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio. AGEL’s operational portfolio consists of 7,393 MW solar, 1,401 MW wind and 2,140 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani reacted to this achievement saying, “We are proud to be India’s first das...

The past year was marked by unprecedented heat, breaking global climate records according to the World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO’s) annual State of the Global Climate report released on March 19. This report confirms that the previous year was not just warm, but the hottest ever recorded. Unfortunately, the outlook for the current year does not...