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Government seeks feedback on relaxing rules for non-polluting industries
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 16 Aug, 2024 06:32 PM

India accelerates pollution complaint resolution

New measures to expedite pollution complaints (Image: Rawpixel; CC0)
Open drains drain health
A recent study finds that majority of the poor in India are likely to have open drains or no drainage systems to convey and treat their waste flows, threatening their health. Posted on 16 Aug, 2024 08:56 AM

The complete removal of faecal contamination from the household environment is crucial for improving WASH outcomes.

Open drains, harbingers of illhealth. Image for representation only (Image Source: SuSanA Secretariat via Wikimedia Commons)
Dry summer monsoons drain groundwater and strain India's food basket
How does climate change induced summer monsoon drying and winter warming affect groundwater abstraction and food production in India's food basket? A study explores. Posted on 13 Aug, 2024 01:42 AM

India's groundwater is depleting very fast posing a threat to the freshwater resources and food security in the region. North India, a food basket for more than a billion people, has been experiencing rapid groundwater depletion leading to reduction in cropped area and the production of wheat and rice.

A dried borewell in Punjab (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Wild encounters: Media's role in shaping co-existence
Media's role in transforming human-wildlife conflict into coexistence Posted on 12 Aug, 2024 05:55 PM

Human-wildlife interaction in India has increasingly become a significant issue, affecting both human populations and wildlife. The growing human population and urban expansion have led to the fragmentation of wildlife habitats, making it difficult for animals to find food and shelter within their natural environments.

Human wildlife conflict (Image: Ranjith Kumar, Wikimedia Commons)
Clicks for change: Youth leading disaster relief
Empowering the next generation: Digital solutions for disaster-prone communities Posted on 12 Aug, 2024 01:21 PM

International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, shines a spotlight on the vital contributions and challenges of young people worldwide. This year's theme, "From clicks to progress: Youth digital pathways for sustainable development," underscores the transformative potential of digital solutions driven by youth.

Digital tools for disaster mitigation (Image: SEEDS)
Rivers in the sky are triggering extreme flood events in India
Did you know that atmospheric rivers - rivers in the sky influence the monsoon and occurrence of floods? Let us understand how.  Posted on 11 Aug, 2024 05:32 PM

The summer monsoon rainfall, the lifeline for agriculture and water resources in India brings along with it heavy bursts of showers from the moisture-laden winds that originate near the equator. But extreme rainfall events are now increasing in the Indian subcontinent during the monsoon season - leading to massive flooding causing deaths and damage to property, resources and livelihoods. 

Rivers in the sky can cause extreme flooding in India (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
SeasonWatch: Citizens, trees, and climate change
Even in the face of daunting challenges like climate change, collective action and community engagement can lead to meaningful change Posted on 11 Aug, 2024 01:39 PM

In the heart of India, amid the bustling sounds of city life and the tranquil whispers of rural landscapes, a citizen science project has been developing over the last decade.

SeasonWatch tree walk at Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment and Art (Image: SeasonWatch)
EquiLead 2024: Forging paths to gender equity
EquiLead concludes its inaugural “Lead With Equity 2024” conference, creating a platform for gender equity discussions and partnerships. Posted on 11 Aug, 2024 12:22 AM

EquiLead has successfully concluded its first annual conference, "Lead With Equity 2024," which established a platform for gender equity dialogues and collaborations.

Equality and equity concept illustration (Image: juliabatsheva; publicdomainpictures.net)
Green fix for Delhi's stormwater and pollution woes
The recent floods highlight the urgent need for tree-planting initiatives such as ‘Trees for Delhi’ Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 07:50 PM

Three students perished in the flooded basement of their coaching facility, causing a recent tragedy to occur in the nation's capital. About half of the city's typical rainfall was absorbed a century ago, according to town planners and environmentalists.

Urgent need for tree planting in Delhi to address stormwater management and air pollution (Image: Grow-Trees.com)
Assam's Jaldoot campaign to be implemented in schools across India
News this fortnight Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 04:26 PM

Assam's Jaldoot initiative to be implemented in CBSE schools nationally

Student champions and safe drinking water in Assam. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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