Ecology and Environment

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June 9, 2024 India’s funding jumped from $225 million in 2018 to $1.5 billion in 2023, marking a compounded annual growth rate of 140%
Green startups: Powering a sustainable future (Image: Needpix)
June 7, 2024 Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO2 removal using the ocean
Ocean ecosystem (Image: PxHere, CC0 Public Domain)
May 19, 2024 The surprising connection between Wikipedia, beaches, and your water bottle.
A top down image of a lush green forest in a sacred grove in Meghalaya (Image created by: Sreechand Tavva)
May 11, 2024 Deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, encroachment into forested areas, and unplanned urbanisation alter landscape connectivity, fragment habitats, and increase fire ignition sources.
Uttarakhand's wildfire wake-up call (Image: Pickpic)
May 8, 2024 What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 1, 2024 Decoding the problems and solutions related to stubble burning
Burning of rice residues after harvest, to quickly prepare the land for wheat planting, around Sangrur, Punjab (Image: 2011CIAT/NeilPalmer; CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
Weather-related natural disasters likely to impact sustainability initiatives
Honeywell’s environmental sustainability index, a quarterly index reveals a growing number of organisations globally are boosting annual sustainability investments by at least 50%, and are optimistic about achieving short- and long-term objectives Posted on 05 Nov, 2023 08:28 AM

More than six in 10 organisations globally (62%) say recent wildfires, floods, and storms during 2023 will have a material impact on their environmental initiatives, according to the fifth edition of

Environmental Sustainability Index gauges movement in corporate sentiment and investment on the sustainability front. (Image: Needpix)
Integrating climate-resilient strategies: NGT takes action on sinking Indian islands
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 31 Oct, 2023 01:33 PM

National Green Tribunal urges Coastal Zone Management Authorities to address rising sea levels and island submergence

Climate-resilient island management (Image: PxHere; CC0 Public Domain)
Climate change coping mechanism discovered in humble algae  
A breakthrough in ocean life's response to climate change and its potential impact on biotechnology Posted on 18 Oct, 2023 09:14 AM

One of the building blocks of ocean life can adapt to cope with the effects of climate change, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).  

Kelp makes a beautiful canopy over an understory of calcareous red algae beneath the waves at Cape Solander in southern Sydney (Image: John Turnbull; Flickr Commons, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED)
Interlinking rivers can influence the dynamics of the Indian summer monsoon
Recent study highlights the need for careful consideration of ecological sustainability and water demands in large-scale hydrological projects Posted on 10 Oct, 2023 05:20 PM

India is dealing with a growing water stress crisis brought on by things like climate change, population growth, pollution, and changes in land use. Currently, there are about 1400 cubic meters of water available per person, but by 2050, that number is predicted to fall to 1200 cubic meters. Already, a large portion of India is deemed to be water-stressed.

River in India (Image: Rishav Saha, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
India's rivers: From conservation movements to legal personhood
While the current push for legal personhood for rivers is facing obstacles and is stalled, it holds potential as a viable long-term strategy for the preservation of India's rivers Posted on 08 Oct, 2023 12:31 PM

The Ganges and Narmada rivers, in particular, have been severely degraded as a result of India's reliance on dams for irrigation and hydropower. Despite decades of significant environmental movements opposed to dams, they largely failed because they couldn't stop the work already in progress.

River quality deteriorates as demand for hydropower to support economic growth continues to expand. (Image: Yogendra Singh Negi, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
Bridging disparities: India's hydropower dilemma
Hydropower in India: Navigating the currents of opportunity and adversity Posted on 30 Sep, 2023 04:33 PM

The integral role of dams in shaping modern India, as highlighted in India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's speech where he referred to them as the 'temples of modern India,' is undeniable.

Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is built across the Chenab River at Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir (Image: ICIMOD)
Collaborative efforts to tackle e-waste by E-SAFAI initiative
GIZ and RLG Systems India organize workshop under the E-SAFAI initiative Posted on 03 Sep, 2023 12:25 PM

In light of ever-growing electronic waste (E-waste) in India, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and RLG Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

India is the third largest electronic waste producer in the world (Image: Wallpaperflare)
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 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. 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)
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