The whole world is facing an intensifying water crisis and India is no exception. With a huge population having limited water resources, fluctuating rainfall patterns, and rapidly depleting forest cover, it’s fitting to say that water scarcity is worsening in India. The supply of clean
Every year in the winter season, Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to very poor and severe categories of the Air Quality Index (AQI). Envisioning a solution to tackle air pollution in the city, the government has installed Delhi’s first smog tower at Lajpat Nagar central market
The workers at global retail giant Amazon have revealed that their employer has threatened to fire employees for speaking publicly about the company’s contribution to climate change. A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice said that several members have been questioned by legal and
In a bid to raise awareness against plastic pollution, a huge model called ‘Trap’ which is made out of 1500 plastic bottles has been installed in Kochi. The project was visualized and designed by a filmmaker K.K. Ajith Kumar. In collaboration with Biju Thomas, the
To promote eco-tourism in the state, Tamil Nadu Forest Department has procured a state-of-the-art solar-powered boat in Manimuthar Dam, inside Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Tirunelveli. The 26-seater boat, including two seats for the crew, is fabricated by Mahindra Group. KMTR administration had introduced
Air pollution is an issue requiring urgent attention as it affects nearly everyone on the planet and degrades the environment beyond comprehension. There are many ways to reduce the contributing factors polluting the air and health benefits of air pollution reduction on a whole. On
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) has recently started offering LPG gas connection to roadside eateries and is now ready to introduce environment-friendly pellets in order to replace open chullahs for cooking. Pellets are organic material which amount to minimize pollution during combustion. According
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Atal Jal Yojna to conserve groundwater in several Indian states facing acute water shortage. The Rs 60 billion plan will tackle water shortage in the country’s seven heartland states where agriculture is the backbone. The scheme will benefit Maharashtra, Haryana,
On the 15th anniversary of one of the world’s most deadly disasters, communities across Asia commemorated the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. Today, many of the communities have recovered, though painful memories and some ruined structures remain in place. Across Asia today, memorials were
For the past few months, severe air pollution in various Indian cities has had a noxious impact on citizens. Many measures were taken to combat the polluted air, especially in Delhi. In a unique initiative to fight the rising air pollution, “Oxygen Parlour” has been