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Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development
Posted on 02 Aug, 2024 01:13 PMThe serene and picturesque district of Wayanad, Kerala, recently witnessed a catastrophic landslide, leading to immense loss of life and property. On the fateful night of July 30, 2024, Wayanad, known for its lush greenery and scenic landscapes, was struck by a massive landslide.
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
PMAY paradox: Policy gap leaves Bhuj's poor homeless
Posted on 29 Jul, 2024 06:14 PMAs per the Housing for All Plan of Action (HFAPoA) of Bhuj, prepared under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY) in 2018, out of a total of 13,978 households residing in slums in Bhuj, 83 percent (approximately 11,631) houses were owned and were sited on public land.
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.
Leveraging technology to address water scarcity
Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 05:27 PMIndia is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, with 18% of the global population and only 4% of its water resources.
19 years later, Mumbai still drowning
Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 08:51 AMOn July 26, 2005, Mumbai endured a catastrophic deluge, with an unprecedented 944 mm of rainfall pummeling the city in just 24 hours. The torrential downpour triggered widespread and devastating flooding, claiming over 1,000 lives and inflicting immense damage on infrastructure and property.