Tuvalu’s foreign minister, Simon Kofe, addressed COP26 from knee-deep seawater. He recorded a video addressing the issue of climate change affecting his low-lying Pacific Island nation on the frontline, with a powerful image of the minister standing in knee-deep seawater in a suit and tie, indicating
Chennai is experiencing heavy rainfall and devastating flood events followed by it, which are still affecting thousands of people in the city. The Indian Metrological Department has issued a red alert in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu till November 11, 2021. This is the heaviest
The world seems to be grasping the truth that comes along with the harsh reality of climate change, which has escalated the urge to halt the phenomenon before it destroys the planet and all of us with it. COP26 climate conference has offered a center
Air pollution in New Delhi has become a never-ending event, with pollution levels sharply rising across northern India this month. Other than vehicular pollution, there are many other factors responsible for the growing pollution. The air quality deteriorated sharply from the month of October, which was
With a profound love for trees in the eyes and determination in her steps, Tulasi Gowda is known lovingly as ajji in the Halakki tribe and in Honnali village, Ankola taluk in Karnataka. The septuagenarian has been honored with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian
Update: The Centre clarified two days after the report that India has not signed up for the agenda as it already has a National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture in place. As the COP26 summit moves ahead, more countries are making new commitments to do their
A French astronaut on space station asked for urgent climate action in COP26 Climate Summit as he shared his present view in accordance with the alarming situation of global warming from space. Since the United Kingdom happens to host the Climate Change Conference of the
Shimla’s Orchid Hotel took a “waste-to-wealth” initiative by creating The Great Wall of Shimla, which is a unique piece of art. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the initiative. The wall painting has been made using around five lakh unwanted bottle caps along with carbon-free recycled
Leather industry is a living example of cruelty against animals, nonetheless leather is highly used in a range of products especially in fashion industry. No matter how much the leather industry claims to be ecofriendly, it leaves a huge ecological impact. It uses and produces
Despite a ban on firecracker bursting, people in Delhi celebrated the festival of Diwali with fireworks late into the night, contributing to pollution levels of the city. Following the festival, the air quality of the city dipped to “severe” category on the Air Quality Index