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Climate action in urban spaces: SEEDS cool roof solutions in Delhi slums
Posted on 31 May, 2024 11:35 AMHeatwaves have become a relentless force in urban areas, particularly affecting the most vulnerable communities. Delhi residents sweltered under a relentless sun this May, as a scorching heatwave gripped the capital city.
![A multifaceted approach to urban heatwaves (Image: Sri Kolari)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/heat-wave-Delhi.jpg?itok=DQpuzFNl)
How cashew nut shells power a sustainable future
Posted on 26 May, 2024 06:44 PMBiomass is a vital resource for the biofuel industry, and even the valuable cashew, known as the ‘golden jewel’ of Indian agriculture, can be converted into energy fuel.
![From waste to energy (Image: PxHere; CC0 Public Domain)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/tree-plant-fruit-flower-cashew.jpg?itok=OZl0hYND)
Importance of water for shared prosperity
Posted on 25 May, 2024 04:36 PMAccess to safe drinking water and sanitation, reliable water-supply for agriculture and industry, and protection against droughts and floods are essential for human and economic development, says a World Bank report “Water for shared prosperity” released recently at the 10th World Water For
![Water for all (Image: Davide Restivo, Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/Water_drop_impact_on_a_water-surface_-_%281%29.jpg?itok=Ji4sa2U_)
Innovative startups for a greener, period-positive future
Posted on 24 May, 2024 05:45 PM“Achaar matt chhuo”, “Avoid taking a head shower”, “Don’t go to places of worship”
![Reports suggest that in India, only around 13% of girls are aware of menstruation before their first period (Image: Eco femme)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/ecofemme_0.jpg?itok=K_-TFlge)
The price of mining on indigenous lands
Posted on 24 May, 2024 05:28 PMIndia's centralised mining of sub-soil minerals is rapidly changing the forested landscapes.
![Work in progress in the coal mines in Odisha (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/mining.jpg?itok=z3OTXAmV)
Bioengineered slopes save Nog village in Himachal from floods
Posted on 24 May, 2024 04:01 AMAn innovative bioengineering technology implemented under the PMGSY has saved Nog village in Himachal from floods
When heavy rainfall led to floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, one village stood out. This is the village of Nog where landslides and floods did not have an impact because of the innovative soil bioengineering approach implemented in the area.
![Floods in Himachal. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Pinakpani via Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/Himachal%20floods.jpg?itok=LWFn1Sof)
Water reuse: Panacea for parching cities
Posted on 23 May, 2024 07:41 AMIndia has only 4 percent of the world's freshwater resources that must meet the demands of 16 percent of the global population that resides in the country.
![Wastewater reuse plant at Boson White Water (Image Source: Manisha Shah)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/Boson.jpg?itok=oS9-MH6t)
Taming the ash: Strategies for fly ash management in India
Posted on 20 May, 2024 02:46 PMIndia is heavily reliant on coal for its energy needs, with coal-fired power plants contributing significantly to the countr
![A fly ash dam near NTPC in Korba (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/fly-ash-dam-Korba.jpg?itok=6X7rFyRa)
How do your everyday choices impact the world's resources?
Posted on 19 May, 2024 08:41 PMWhat do forests, air, and groundwater have in common?
![A top down image of a lush green forest in a sacred grove in Meghalaya (Image created by: Sreechand Tavva)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/Sreechand%20image.jpg?itok=2WXVQcXj)
Supreme Court condemns unauthorised tree felling in Aravallis
Posted on 19 May, 2024 02:13 PMSC orders probe into illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge, criticises DDA for environmental damage
![Malcha forest area, Delhi ridge (Image: Pinakpani, Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-05/Malcha_forest_in_Delhi.jpg?itok=DlMx1gAB)