Forest land diversion in India has increased in recent years due to rapid industrial expansion with over three lakh hectares repurposed for non-forestry use. Experts argue that official figures underestimate the true extent of deforestation.
Climate change may cause more disruptions than you can imagine. For all flood-prone cities of India, there is an urgent need to develop flood inundation maps.
Migrated due to climate change effects, Indians are very worried and want the government to do more, a new report by Yale Program on Climate Change Communication shows.
Wetlands in India are rapidly disappearing, posing a severe threat to biodiversity and urban ecosystems, necessitating immediate restoration and conservation efforts.
Heatwave: The Silent Killer of Thousands Each Year, and It's Only Going to Get Worse. The Alarming Headlines from India Grappling with an Extreme Heatwave in Recent Days Serve as a Stark Warning.
Delhi summers highlight the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions as temperatures soar to record levels. Addressing Delhi's energy demands and climate challenges with renewable solutions.
Climate change is hardly an election issue for Indian voters. Political parties, too, lag behind in integrating climate agendas into their election campaigns, unlike their European counterparts.
The invasive species Prosopis juliflora is leading to degeneration of grasslands, but Gujarat's Vada Koli community depends on the tree, called ‘gando baval’, for their livelihoods.
Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat because of climate change. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all.