Chennai is experiencing heavy rainfall and devastating flood events followed by it, which are still affecting thousands of people in the city. The Indian Metrological Department has issued a red alert in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu till November 11, 2021. This is the heaviest
Air pollution in New Delhi has become a never-ending event, with pollution levels sharply rising across northern India this month. Other than vehicular pollution, there are many other factors responsible for the growing pollution. The air quality deteriorated sharply from the month of October, which was
With a profound love for trees in the eyes and determination in her steps, Tulasi Gowda is known lovingly as ajji in the Halakki tribe and in Honnali village, Ankola taluk in Karnataka. The septuagenarian has been honored with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian
Shimla’s Orchid Hotel took a “waste-to-wealth” initiative by creating The Great Wall of Shimla, which is a unique piece of art. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the initiative. The wall painting has been made using around five lakh unwanted bottle caps along with carbon-free recycled
Despite a ban on firecracker bursting, people in Delhi celebrated the festival of Diwali with fireworks late into the night, contributing to pollution levels of the city. Following the festival, the air quality of the city dipped to “severe” category on the Air Quality Index
After a lackluster commitment to climate action coming from the weekend G20 Summit in Rome, the hopes to make any promising progress at the Glasgow COP26 summit have diminished. Furthermore, as the countries presented their pledges, the disappointing targets from the likes of India have
The festive season is knocking at our doors and with the arrival of these joyful times, the risk of the rise in global air pollution is also prevailing. Celebration of such festivities is majorly accompanied by burning firecrackers which tend to contribute not only to
A new report has revealed that India contributes the highest crop burning-related emissions globally, accounting for 13 percent of total global emissions for the past five years. The report exposes new comprehensions into recent trends in biomass fires, including emissions from forest and crop residue
Humans have increased anthropogenic activities to achieve their selfish ends without any regards to the environmental cost. A study has stated that Mumbai has lost 81 percent of its open land space, 40 percent green cover and nearly 30 percent of its water bodies in
At least 27 people have lost their lives in landslides and floods that were triggered by heavy rains in South India. Rescue teams have been scouring muddy debris for survivors while the military has been supplying emergency supplies. The rains began to intensify over the