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Changing waterscapes trigger the spread of Zika in urban India 
While citizens need to play their part to prevent diseases such as Zika, municipal bodies/urban area authorities need to pull their socks up and set right the poor governance mechanisms that are slowly turning cities into hotbeds of diseases, filth and mismanagement. Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 09:45 AM

The erratic monsoon and the increasing cases of Zika

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the culprit for causing Zika (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Heatwaves and downpours: India’s double climate threat
More than 70% of Indian districts are exposed to extreme rainfall events while over 84% are exposed to extreme heat wave and rising temperatures, as per an IPE Global and ESRI India Study

Posted on 09 Aug, 2024 04:47 PM

According 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

Rainfall patterns shifting dramatically (Image: Dibakar Roy, Pexels)
Building community resilience to deal with landslides
Landslides occur in different parts of India every year. How can community involvement help in resilience building to landslides? What do real life experiences show? Posted on 05 Aug, 2024 02:55 PM

Landslides involve a massive movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope triggered by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes, or other events that make the slope unstable.

Landslides can destroy property and lives. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Sridhar Rao via Wikimedia Commons)
Advancing animal welfare in India
India stands at a critical juncture in animal welfare, with the well-being of over 3.8 billion animals hanging in the balance. Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 04:26 PM

In 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’.

Contemporary practices cause profound animal suffering (Image: pickpik; CC-0)
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AM

Solar power project faces environmental backlash

View of the Jayakwadi dam taken from the causeway (Image: Shankar S, CC BY 2.0)
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial Posted on 01 Aug, 2024 03:12 PM

Herbicides 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.

Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
Improved gully erosion map needed in India!
Gully erosion is a serious problem that can affect agriculture, livelihoods and lives in India. Having accurate maps to know its present extent is crucial. Posted on 31 Jul, 2024 11:05 AM

Gully erosion, the most destructive form of soil erosion

Gully erosion maps, the need of the hour (Image Source: Dehaan via Wikimedia Commons)
Can India survive the heat?
Heat Action Plans of most cities are not designed for implementation, says iFOREST. Posted on 29 Jul, 2024 12:00 PM

The 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.

None of the HAPs have developed specific action plans for hotspots and vulnerable populations. (Image: peakpx, CC0)
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
The budget allocation for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation reflects a steady upward trajectory, underscoring the importance of scaling financial commitments to meet the growing demands of the WASH sector. Posted on 28 Jul, 2024 06:54 PM

The Union Budget 2024–25 of India outlines key priorities and financial allocations aimed at improving the nation's social and economic conditions.

Child drinking water from handpump in Guna, Madhya Pradesh (Image: Anil Gulati, India Water Portal Flickr)
Fortifying the grid: Odisha's climate resilience
Developing power sector resilience to extreme weather events in coastal areas: Lessons from Odisha Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 07:07 PM

India'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.

Coastal cyclones, fragile grids (Image: Wikimedia Commons; Tony Webster; CC BY 2.0)
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