Ground Report Desk

Delhi's vehicle growth, limited public transit, and tax policies favoring private vehicles worsen pollution. CSE urges better transport infrastructure, affordable transit, and stricter parking and congestion rules to reduce pollution.

Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. election sparks concerns about pulling out of the Paris Agreement again, hampering global climate efforts. Experts urge the EU to step up leadership in the fight against climate change, with COP29 talks looming

Scientists predict 2024 will be the hottest year on record, with global temperatures likely exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels—a key climate threshold. The data highlights the urgency for action at COP29.

Kharif 2024-25 foodgrain production is set to reach a record 164.7 MT, with rice, maize, and jowar leading the growth. However, pulses production drops to a 9-year low. The government used digital crop surveys for more accurate data

FSI reports 1,670 trees were felled in Delhi's Ridge for road widening, much higher than the DDA's count of 642. The Supreme Court hears discrepancies in tree-felling figures.

Lahore faces severe air pollution, with AQI exceeding 1,000. Pakistan blames India’s crop residue burning and urges joint action on smog. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls for regional cooperation between India and Pakistan to combat the crisis.

Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf region experiences an unprecedented snowfall following intense rain and hail, transforming the desert landscape, sparking online buzz, and prompting discussions on climate change's impact on weather patterns

Tragic deaths of 10 elephants in Bandhavgarh linked to mycotoxins in kodo millet highlight wildlife risks and human-elephant conflicts, prompting calls for safety and conservation measures.

Barcelona faces significant flooding as storms wreak havoc across Spain, echoing devastation in Valencia, where at least 217 people died. With extensive travel disruptions, search and rescue efforts continue as authorities grapple with public frustration

Uttarakhand's efforts to clean the Ganga show progress, yet significant challenges persist, including sewage treatment and STP compliance, per CPCB's 2024 report