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New biological tool to treat azo dyes
Highly toxic azo dyes in wastewater from textile industry can now be removed through an eco-friendly method. Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:23 AM

A new eco-friendly method could soon be available to address pollution due to azo dyes in wastewater from textile units. 

Wastewater from textile industries are highly toxic due to azo dyes. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
River basins not climate resilient
River basins remain highly vulnerable to climate change, a new study finds out. Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:15 AM

Climate change remains a matter of concern globally. A new study by Indian researchers has shown that only six out of 22 river basins in the country have the potential to cope with the threat of climate change, particularly droughts.

Dr Manish Goyal (right) and Ashutosh Sharma with the ecosystem resilience map they developed.
Wetland Rules 2017 gets notified
Policy matters this week Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:01 AM

Centre notifies new wetland rules 

Deepor beel, Assam (Source : IWP Flickr Photos)
Delhi's groundwater overexploited: NGT
Policy matters this week Posted on 27 Sep, 2017 11:56 AM

NGT concerned about overexploited status of Delhi's groundwater

A shallow groundwater site. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Bihar canal collapses before inauguration
News this week Posted on 27 Sep, 2017 11:47 AM

Bhagalpur canal in Bihar collapses during trial run

Bhagalpur canal after collapse. (Source: Press Trust of India)
Western Ghats: The green gold of India
Increase in human activities in the Western Ghats is threatening the biodiversity. A video tells us why investing in nature is the need of the hour. Posted on 25 Sep, 2017 05:19 PM

The Western Ghats is one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world and is spread across six states—Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The forests in the Western Ghats are the water towers of peninsular India.

Western Ghats as seen from Gobichettipalayam. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)
Saving kunds of Vrindavan
An NGO comes forward to restore the forgotten kunds of Vrindavan which are not just historical marvels but are also freshwater sources. Posted on 23 Sep, 2017 12:16 PM

Vrindavan, the small dusty twin town of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, has a special place in the Hindu mythology. This is where Lord Krishna is believed to have spent most of his childhood and adolescence. The river Yamuna straddles through the town, a hot destination for thousands of devotees lining up for a dip in it every day.

Ancient man-made small water bodies known as kunds are being revived through an NGO's efforts. (Image source: Braj Foundation)
Centre shows red flag to green court
The NGT that has made some landmark judgements to safeguard the environment, will lose its teeth soon if the government has its way. Posted on 21 Sep, 2017 04:28 PM

India is a pioneer among developing countries in establishing a “green court” to deal with environment-related litigations. Established through an Act by the government of India, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), a quasi-judicial body has ensured speedy justice on several green cases.

The National Green Tribunal has given a number of notable judgements. (Image source: SANDRP)
Everyday monsoon’ foxes Mizo farmers
Faced with strange weather patterns, Mizo farmers are embracing new crops to adapt to climate change. Posted on 21 Sep, 2017 01:52 PM

As the debate around climate change rages on with the growing intensity of hurricanes like Harvey and Irma, climate change is already becoming a ground reality for scores of farmers in the hill state of Mizoram.

Mizo farmers are shifting to crops like dragon fruits to survive changing weather patterns.
Sardar Sarovar dam to submerge 40,000 families
Policy matters this week Posted on 19 Sep, 2017 08:44 PM

PM Modi inaugurates the controversial Sardar Sarovar Project

Sardar Sarovar dam (Source: Shahakshay, Wikipedia)
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