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Ecology and Environment
Vanishing water bodies behind Ahmedabad’s warm climate
Posted on 28 Aug, 2019 10:48 AMA study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, analyzing the cooling effect of the city of Ahmedabad’s water bodies, has thrown up some interesting findings. The east bank of the Sabarmati river, which flows through Ahmedabad, was found to be significantly cooler than the west bank, witnessing a greater drop in temperature even during summer.
Heavy rain and floods hit North India
Posted on 22 Aug, 2019 12:00 PMRains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
Following the southern states witnessing heavy rainfall and floods this monsoon, the northern parts of India are now also experiencing incessant rains.
Government to spend Rs 3.5 trillion to provide potable water
Posted on 21 Aug, 2019 11:14 PMGovernment to spend Rs 3.5 trillion under Jal Jeevan Mission: PM Modi
Hydropower in the Himalayas: Potential and risks
Posted on 21 Aug, 2019 11:01 PMWorldwide, the demand for energy has risen significantly and quickly, leading to serious impacts on environmental sustainability and hindering global efforts to mitigate climate change. Hydropower, a leading renewable option has the additional benefits of water storage for agriculture and other uses.
In photos: How temple tanks are helping Chennai conserve rain water
Posted on 21 Aug, 2019 03:05 PMBesides showcasing the architectural expertise and aesthetics of their time, temple tanks also play an extremely important role as water storage systems in Chennai.
When crocodiles roamed city streets: The real reason behind Vadodara floods
Posted on 21 Aug, 2019 01:30 PMThe videos were all over the Internet and social media. Expectedly so, because you don’t often see crocodiles swimming in flooded urban streets, sneaking up on strays. But that’s precisely what happened shortly after news of ‘urban floods’ in Vadodara hit headlines in early August.
Beyond the death toll: The everyday violence of Assam’s floods
Posted on 19 Aug, 2019 12:53 PMFloods are an annual phenomenon in Assam. They are as integral to the state as the Brahmaputra River is, and each monsoon, we are reminded that Assam exists (or is drowning). As I write this piece, Assam is slowly recovering from the first wave of flood this monsoon.
Mangroves: Powerhouses of carbon storage the planet desperately needs
Posted on 16 Aug, 2019 09:35 AMStraddling land and sea and swarming with life, mangroves are key to healthy coastal ecosystems. They are recognised for their role as storm barriers, protecting coastal areas from flooding and erosion by dissipating the energy of huge waves. They act as nurseries for fish, help filter river water of pollutants and trap excess sediment before it reaches the ocean.
Government set to conserve India's springs
Posted on 14 Aug, 2019 08:32 AMGovernment rolls out plan to revive springs across the country
P Sainath: The water crisis is not caused by drought
Posted on 13 Aug, 2019 11:47 AMP Sainath has been documenting stories from rural India for over three decades now.