Maharashtra Heatstroke Incident- Issue of Heatstroke Deaths in India
Some 13 people died due to heatstroke in Maharashtra at an open air event, at a time when the region wasn’t even experiencing heatwave. This brings …
Global Warming & Climate Change
EU Green Deal Plan
The European Union (EU) has introduced the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) under its Green Deal Industrial Plan.…
Wheat Cultivation in India- Breeding for Climate Change
In light of the rising temperatures in the north, the Agriculture Ministry recently announced the setting up of a committee to monitor the situation a…
Loss and Damage Finance- Key Points of Dissonance at COP27
At the ongoing COP27, a key point of focus is the ‘loss and damage’ financing. The Sharm el Sheikh talks is being keenly observed for its decision…
Vanuatu’s Climate Initiative- How SIDS Can Make a Difference
In light of the ongoing COP27 climate talks, small island nations, facing disproportionately devastating climate change fallouts, are losing patience with the much larger polluting…
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…
Green jobs – Scenario across the world and the way forward
‘Green jobs’ refer to a class of jobs that directly have a positive impact on the planet, and contribute to the overall environmental welfare.
Seaweeds – From health benefits to climate change mitigation
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised developing the blue economy in coastal states and asked stakeholders to re-focus on seaweed farming and …
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 …
