India’s cities are facing an increasing water crisis, driven by rapid urbanization and the effects of climate change. With recurring droughts and irregular rainfall, water scarcity is becoming a daily challenge for millions. Experts say this situation needs urgent attention, calling for better water management and conservation strategies to meet the needs of urban populations. ...
India continues to face severe air pollution challenges, with recent reports showing that many of its cities remain among the most polluted in the world. Although restrictions on coal usage and vehicle emissions are in place to tackle this issue, improvements in air quality have been slow. Why is air pollution still such a big ...
Cyclone Dana made landfall along the Odisha coast, unleashing fierce winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and farmland. The storm slightly shifted westward, sparing parts of West Bengal from the worst effects, but coastal villages still faced flooding and destruction. How did this change in the cyclone’s path impact the ...
At the COP28 climate conference, India’s progress in meeting its ambitious climate goals was reviewed. Despite being one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, India is making notable efforts to increase its use of renewable energy. Part of these efforts includes a commitment to achieve 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by ...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released a report revealing a pause in global efforts to combat climate change. According to the report, no major progress was made in 2023 towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C. For countries like India, this delay could mean even more challenges in controlling extreme weather patterns, which impact ...
