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Plastic recycling: A deceptive solution to an escalating crisis

New Delhi, July 15 -- To date, over 10 billion metric tonnes of plastic have been produced worldwide, with plastic production skyrocketing by more than 18,300 per cent over the past 65 years. Currentl... Read More


Recent COPs have made significant strides in recognising WASH's importance in climate action; but there's still room for improvement

New Delhi, July 15 -- Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in climate change impacts on water supplies. The quality and quantity of water available, as well as the sustainability of sanitation and h... Read More


Why does Delhi flood? The answer lies in our urban stormwater management

New Delhi, July 15 -- Every year, we witness flooding in our large metropolises and most state capitals. Normally, Delhi is in the news for flooding due to the overflowing of Yamuna river when large v... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 12, 2024)

New Delhi, July 15 -- SC rap over STPs in Chhattisgarh Establishment of sewage treatment plants (STP) are crucial for maintaining purity of water, said bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and... Read More


Inflow of refugees into Chad deepens existing vulnerabilities: World Bank

New Delhi, July 15 -- A recent report from the World Bank reveals that the inflow of refugees into Chad has significantly worsened existing vulnerabilities in the African nation. Over the past 20 yea... Read More


Burden of loneliness is not older people's alone

New Delhi, July 15 -- Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life. The devastating impact of loneliness in later life became evident ... Read More


Loneliness or inclusivity? India needs to choose

New Delhi, July 15 -- For Pri, a Hyderabad-based gender-nonconforming legal advisor, traditional gender roles and expectations isolate those who do not conform. This isolation has led them to think ab... Read More


Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?

New Delhi, July 15 -- Feeling lonely can be a real downer. But there is a technique to combat it that not only improves your mood but can also rewire your brain for the better. Similar to regular exe... Read More


AI to the rescue: Cutting-edge tech to help cotton farmers fight pink bollworm

New Delhi, July 15 -- Jagdev Singh, a cotton farmer, has faced three consecutive years of hardship. Since 2021, severe pink bollworm (PBW) infestations have significantly impacted his income from his ... Read More


Exploitable fish biomass could decline by 30% or more by century-end if emissions remain high: FAO

New Delhi, July 15 -- Exploitable fish biomass will decline by 10 to 30 per cent or more by century end if emissions are not stopped, a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the ... Read More