Ecology and Environment

Uttarakhand is grappling with devastating forest fires, with adverse effects rippling across various aspects of life in the region.

The looming water scarcity in the Deccan Plateau states

CWRDM to formulate implementing a revised approach to environmental flow calculations

In a call to confront our planet's pressing challenges, the 3rd Annual Climate Asia Conference convened in Bengaluru this April. Themed "Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action," the event saw leaders and experts from diverse sectors, all driven by a shared determination to effect tangible change.

Madhya Pradesh leads in controversial tree plantations under the green credit programme

The World Air Quality Report 2023, prepared by the Swiss technology company IQAir, was released on 19 March 2024. According to this report, India ranks as the third most polluted country in the world, following Bangladesh and Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi, the capital of India, is identified as the most polluted capital globally.

Odisha emerges as the only state to guarantee quality drinking water on household tap connections

Green Credit Programme: Balancing innovation and environmental impact

The Meghalaya government in February 2024 hosted its first International Water Conclave 2024 in Shillong. The gathering involved the engagement of diverse experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders, exchanging insights and ideas pertaining to water management. The conference, emphasising knowledge sharing and learning, is slated to become an annual event.

Every winter, in the bustling city of Delhi and its neighbouring areas, a thick layer of smog settles and the air there is heavy with pollution - the consequence of a widespread agricultural practice known as stubble burning.