Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022 – Objections raised and the way forward
The newly released Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022, measured by Yale and Columbia universities, ranks India at the bottom position among 18…
Geography
Heatwave in India – Reasons, effects and the way forward
Heatwaves are common in India during May and June but summer began early this year with severe heat conditions being consistently reported over large …
Drier pre-monsoon – Harmful impact on crop production
Context: According to the latest data by the India Meteorological Department, Pune (IMD), pre-monsoon rainfall was in the ‘large deficient’ catego…
Kunming Declaration – Goals and Commitments
More than 100 countries adopted the Kunming Declaration at the first part of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United N…
Permaculture – Components, Benefits and Limitations
With growing awareness among people regarding the adaptation of sustainable farming practices and protecting the environment, several alternative ways…
Sugar Sector in India – Significance and Geographical Distribution
Ruling in favour of Brazil, Australia and Guatemala (major sugar-producing nations) over a trade dispute with India, a World Trade Organisation (WTO) …
Tsunami (Causes, Effects, and Mitigation)
Disasters have been wreaking havoc throughout human history. The wraths of the natural environment have been noticed time and again by all living orga…
Assam-Mizoram Border Dispute
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Climate Refugees – A Looming Crisis
Climate change has become a burning issue that needs immediate attention and further action. Climate change is causing drought, coral reef bleaching, …
