Rising global temperatures affect all populations — some significantly more than others. People living in hot zones are more vulnerable to physiological stress, aggravated risk of illness, and possible fatalities from climate change. Changing climatic conditions have worsened these hot zones, leading to a myriad
Shimla referred to as the “Queen of the Hills,” has been celebrated for its pristine beauty and natural charm. However, in the monsoon this year, the city was battered with heavy rainfall leading to massive landslides and flash floods accounting for a staggering loss of
In December 2015 in Paris, political leaders from across the globe came together to sign a historic agreement, one that would set the stage for our planet’s future. They pledged to keep the long-term rise in global temperatures this century “well below” 2°C and to
The Himalayan mountain range, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau, is an extremely ecologically sensitive zone. The range is among the youngest mountain ranges in the world and consists mostly of uplifted sedimentary and metamorphic rock. With a dynamic and
Climate change has been staring us right in the face for the better part of the century now and yet many of us do not believe while so many completely deny its existence. If you are a climate denier, go ask someone living in Madagascar
Himachal Pradesh has been in a celebratory mood since the news of a tiger being spotted in the Simbalbara National Park (SNP) was confirmed. This is the first-ever tiger sighting that has been documented in the park, which is spread over 27 sq. km. and
Scientists have recently revealed that climate change-linked heat has worsened the impact of the drought in Argentina. The drought has been devastating for the country, with crops failing and water shortages affecting millions of people. However, despite the severity of the situation, it has also
Dr. Anish Andheria, CEO of Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), India, needs no introduction. He is a well-learned man who is a renowned conservationist by profession and wildlife photographer by heart. A celebrated author and a regular columnist in India’s top newspaper publications, Anish and his
The Indian rhinoceros is a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List. The animal has been pushed to the edge of disappearance owing to a combination of natural disasters, habitat loss, climate change, and poaching. Poaching kills dozens of these endangered animals annually in India,
From his village Sai in Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district of Himachal, a farmer has begun a foot march to the state’s capital Shimla in hopes to meet the chief minister. The farmer, Layak Ram, is walking to Shimla with a plough over his shoulder,