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The Yamuna chokes as Delhi drains spew plastic
Posted on 11 Sep, 2024 11:54 PMMicroplastics (MPs) are a major threat to aquatic ecosystems because of their very small size, higher surface area, capacity to adsorb harmful pollutants, inert nature, and ubiquitous presence in the environment.
Open drains and garbage attract dengue spreading mosquitoes in Delhi slums
Posted on 19 Aug, 2024 01:47 AMDengue cases have been rising in India over the last few years and battling the rise in cases due to the dual effects of climate change and uncontrolled urbanisation has been challenging.
Open drains drain health
Posted on 16 Aug, 2024 08:56 AMThe complete removal of faecal contamination from the household environment is crucial for improving WASH outcomes.
Dry summer monsoons drain groundwater and strain India's food basket
Posted on 13 Aug, 2024 01:42 AMIndia's groundwater is depleting very fast posing a threat to the freshwater resources and food security in the region. North India, a food basket for more than a billion people, has been experiencing rapid groundwater depletion leading to reduction in cropped area and the production of wheat and rice.
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
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.