National Clean Air Programme
India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in 2019, aims to curb air pollution by significantly reducing particulate matter (PM) concentration. The initial target was… Read More »National Clean Air Programme
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India’s Heat Action Plans
Addressing the increasing severity of heatwaves in India requires comprehensive strategies that go beyond traditional approaches. While Heat Action Plans (HAPs) offer crucial guidelines, numerous… Read More »India’s Heat Action Plans
Supreme Court Links Environment To Human Rights
The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that people should be protected from the harmful effects of climate change. According to the ruling environmental rights… Read More »Supreme Court Links Environment To Human Rights
Explained: Black Carbon Emissions
Black carbon, emitted alongside other pollutants from incomplete combustion of biomass and fossil fuels, contributes to global warming and poses serious health risks. India, with… Read More »Explained: Black Carbon Emissions
Supreme Court Revives 28-Year-Old Forest Definition Debate
In the wake of a recent interim order from the Supreme Court, the discourse surrounding India’s forest definitions has once again taken centre stage. This… Read More »Supreme Court Revives 28-Year-Old Forest Definition Debate
IPCC’s Role In The Global Climate Agenda
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding and responses to climate change. Through its comprehensive assessment reports,… Read More »IPCC’s Role In The Global Climate Agenda
Understanding Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: An Explainer
Bengaluru, Karnataka’s vibrant capital, is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by a combination of factors including rapid urbanisation, pollution, and neglect of water… Read More »Understanding Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: An Explainer
Blue Carbon
Coastal areas like mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows hold a lot of carbon. This carbon has built up over time, thanks to plants and… Read More »Blue Carbon
Invasive Alien Species
Invasive alien species are among the top five causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. They rank with changes in land and sea use, overuse of organisms,… Read More »Invasive Alien Species
Understanding The Effects Of Climate Change On The Ocean
Our planet’s climate is significantly influenced by the world’s oceans. Let’s break down their role and discover how climate change is affecting them. Unfortunately, the… Read More »Understanding The Effects Of Climate Change On The Ocean