Environment Stories

Uttarakhand's horticulture, impacted by climate change, sees major declines in temperate fruit yields. Farmers adapt by switching to resilient varieties and tropical fruits, highlighting the need for sustainable practices and climate-resilient solutions

Study in Nannaj's grasslands reveals drastic declines in bird populations, especially Great Indian Bustards, urging immediate conservation action in Solapur, Maharashtra.

From 1970 to 2020, migratory freshwater fish populations declined by 81%, with significant drops in Europe (75%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (91%), according to a study.

CSE's analysis exposing rising urban heat stress in major Indian cities. Rising temperatures, humidity, and land surface heat pose threats, urging comprehensive heat management plans for urban resilience

International Tribunal for the Law of Sea ruled that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions constitute marine pollution under law. Countries that ratified UNCLOS are legally obligated to control emissions, potentially facing lawsuits for climate damages

White roofs combat urban heat islands, but concerns persist over their global warming impact and the urgency for comprehensive urban climate resilience

A Utrecht University study warns that climate change socioeconomic pressures could leave two-thirds of the world's population facing water scarcity by 2100. Study emphasizes the need to reduce water demand and eliminate pollution to tackle this crisis.

The incident destroyed over 60 houses and forced the evacuation of more than 500 people by the administration to safer places. Land subsidence has become one of the major environmental concerns in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. 

As per the data, from April 2016 to May 2018, the conflict(s) were reported in all 10 districts in the Kashmir Valley. Shopian district reported the most incidents, 39% of sightings, with Kupwara and Anantnag following at 32% and 24%, respectively.

Heatwaves disrupting flights by reducing lift and engine thrust. As temp soar, air becomes less dense, making it harder for planes to take off safely. Airlines are forced to implement weight restrictions, delay flights, or cancel them during extreme heat