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How can Himachal Pradesh be protected from natural disasters?

Unraveling Himachal Pradesh's calamity conundrum: Balancing development and environmental conservation

Posted on 29 Aug, 2023 10:54 PM

Himachal Pradesh has once again been hit by natural calamities and has yet to fully recover from the destruction brought on by the severe rains in July. The death toll from incidents related to rain and cloudbursts continues to rise in the state. Heavy rains have caused widespread destruction due to landslides in Shimla's Summer Hill, Krishna Nagar, and Phagli.

Landslide menace grips Himachal, triggered by unplanned development, climate shifts, and environmental degradation (Image: Sridhar Rao, Wikimedia Commons)

India's updated ESG reporting format and rules

Policy matters this fortnight

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 31 Jul, 2023 11:51 AM

India’s updated sustainability reporting format and rules for ESG ratings providers

India has rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure norms (Image: WallpaperFlare)

How to save Punjab from floods?

The devastation caused by the torrential rains that pounded Punjab serves as yet another painful reminder of the cost associated with our hasty urban expansion and unplanned development.

Gurinder Kaur

Posted on 29 Jul, 2023 12:18 PM

These days, Punjab is in the grip of floods. In more than 1,400 villages in 19 districts of Punjab, water from Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar is causing heavy damage to crops, houses, people, and other belongings. The state government has evacuated more than 25,000 people to safer places to avoid the flood.

Green regulations and environmental warnings are often disregarded by our planners. (Image: Rawpixel, CC0)

NGT forms committee for submerging island protection policy in India

Policy matters this fortnight

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 15 Jul, 2023 03:45 PM

NGT forms committee to frame policy to protect submerging islands in India

Committee to frame policy to protect islands (Image: PxFuel)

Environmentalists oppose Telangana marine park

Policy matters this fortnight

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 04 Jul, 2023 08:39 AM

Environmentalists petition HC against Telangana marine park plan; notice issued

HMDA’s proposal said that it will have over 300 species (Image: WallpaperFlare)

From perennial to seasonal

An attempt to examine the historical and ecological importance of the East Kaali River while focusing on its rejuvenation work.

Ritika Rajput

Posted on 21 Jun, 2023 09:10 AM

Like many small seasonal rivers in India, the Naagin River (East Kaali) is unidentified on Google Maps; however, it is still alive in the collective memory.

The current state of the river’s origin (April 22, 2023; Image: Anushka)

Haryana launches Integrated Water Resources Action Plan

Policy matters this fortnight

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 18 Jun, 2023 10:31 AM

Haryana launches Integrated Water Resources Action Plan

Continuous efforts are needed to reduce water consumption by adopting water conservation methods (Image: Sunil Kumar, CC-BY-3.0, Wikimedia Commons)

Majuli Island: A tapestry of resilience and environmental harmony

Majuli serves as a symbol of both the delicate balance between human activity and the environment and the tenacity of its residents

Ekansh Gupta

Rebuild India Fund

Posted on 16 Jun, 2023 06:34 PM

The enchanting island of Majuli, nestled in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is not only a haven of natural beauty and cultural heritage but also a place where culture and history intertwines with environmental concerns.

Addressing various aspects of women's lives to enhance their social, economic, and political status (Image: Rebuild India Fund)

How Indian laws are shaping the course of environmental sustainability

An in-depth exploration of environmental sustainability and the Indian legal system

Pallavi Saigal

Posted on 09 Jun, 2023 05:47 PM

Environmental sustainability is a globally recognised need that has grown in prominence over the last few decades. Defined as the judicious use of natural resources to support long-term ecological balance, environmental sustainability presents an array of complex challenges, particularly for a populous and rapidly developing nation like India.

Indian environmental jurisprudence has been significantly shaped by a series of landmark judgments (Image: Carbon Herald)

FAQs - Plastics and their environmental impacts

Plastic pollution is a major contributor in the production of greenhouse gases and the quickening pace of climate change.

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 31 May, 2023 05:10 PM

What are the environmental impacts of plastic?

Plastic has several significant environmental impacts, including:

There is a need to encourage the development of sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics (Image: Peakpx)

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May 14, 2024

जलवायु परिवर्तन का मानव स्वास्थ्य पर प्रभाव एवं वर्तमान प्रदूषण रहित चुनौतियां (भाग 2)

May 14, 2024

जलवायु परिवर्तन का मानव स्वास्थ्य पर प्रभाव एवं वर्तमान प्रदूषण रहित चुनौतियां (भाग 1)

जलवायु परिवर्तन से मिट्टी पर पड़े प्रभाव का सीधा असर मानव स्वास्थ्य पर पड़ता है। जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण तापमान में वृद्धि होती है और वाष्पीकरण का संतुलन खराब हो जाता है व हमारी मिट्टी की आर्द्रता असंतुलित हो जाती है। इसके परिणाम स्वरूप हमें सूखे की मार झेलनी पड़ सकती है। अगर यह स्थिति लगातार बनी रही तो मिट्टी मरुस्थल में तब्दील हो जाती है। मिट्टी एक समय ऊसर व बंजर हो जाती है। अर्थात हमारे पास भोज्य पदार्थ के उत्पादन के लिए पर्याप्त उर्वर भूमि नहीं बचेगी और हमें भूख व कुपोषण की चपेट में आकर अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ेगी। हालांकि यह स्थिति अभी भी बनी हुई है। लेकिन जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण इसका स्वरूप और विकराल हो सकता है।

May 12, 2024

Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality

Rethinking community engagement in the Atal Bhujal Yojana

Towards sustainable groundwater management (Image: IWMI)

May 12, 2024

भारत में सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पर जलवायु परिवर्तन का प्रभाव

बढ़ते तापमान और मौसम में बदलाव से गर्मी की लहरों और चरम मौसम की घटनाओं की आवृत्ति और तीव्रता बढ़ रही है, जिससे बीमारी, चोट और मृत्यु का खतरा बढ़ जाता है। साथ ही जलवायु-संवेदनशील रोगजनकों के फैलाव में बदलाव आता है, जिससे डेंगू और डायरिया जैसी बीमारियाँ कुछ क्षेत्रों में अधिक आम हो सकती हैं। जलवायु परिवर्तन से फसलों की पैदावार में कमी, खाद्य कीमतों में वृद्धि, खाद्य असुरक्षा और अल्पपोषण का खतरा बढ़ता है। इससे जल सुरक्षा भी प्रभावित होती है। ये परिवर्तन गरीबी, मानव प्रवास, हिंसक संघर्ष और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं को बढ़ा सकते हैं। Rising temperatures and climate change are increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves and extreme weather events, increasing the risk of disease, injury, and death. It also changes the spread of climate-sensitive pathogens, which could cause diseases like dengue and diarrhea to become more common in some areas. Climate change increases the risk of reduced crop yields, increased food prices, food insecurity and undernutrition. This also affects water security. These changes may increase poverty, human migration, violent conflict, and mental health problems.