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Changing waterscapes trigger the spread of Zika in urban India
Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 09:45 AMThe erratic monsoon and the increasing cases of Zika
Heatwaves and downpours: India’s double climate threat
Posted on 09 Aug, 2024 04:47 PMAccording to an unprecedented independent analysis released today by IPE-Global and ESRI India, more than 84% of Indian districts are vulnerable to high heat waves, and 70% of those districts are also experiencing a rise in the frequency and intensity of heavy ra
Advancing animal welfare in India
Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 04:26 PMIn a collaborative effort, the India Animal Fund and Dasra recently unveiled their report, ‘Our shared future: Securing animal welfare, human wellbeing, and sustainability in India’.
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AMSolar power project faces environmental backlash
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Posted on 01 Aug, 2024 03:12 PMHerbicides have become a double-edged sword for Indian farmers. On one hand, they have been a lifesaver, making it easier to control pesky weeds that steal nutrients and water from crops.
Improved gully erosion map needed in India!
Posted on 31 Jul, 2024 11:05 AMGully erosion, the most destructive form of soil erosion
Can India survive the heat?
Posted on 29 Jul, 2024 12:00 PMThe International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology (iFOREST), a leading environmental think tank, has released a comprehensive assessment evaluating the effectiveness of Heat Action Plans (HAPs) in addressing this year's unprecedented heatwave crisis.
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
Posted on 28 Jul, 2024 06:54 PMThe Union Budget 2024–25 of India outlines key priorities and financial allocations aimed at improving the nation's social and economic conditions.
Fortifying the grid: Odisha's climate resilience
Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 07:07 PMIndia's eastern coastline, including the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, is highly susceptible to extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods.