Environment Stories

The Bangalore Suburban Railway Project will require the cutting down of 32,572 trees, with over half located in Akkupet near Devanahalli. K-RIDE has pledged to plant ten trees for each tree felled and will hold a public consultation on June 14.

A recent study highlights the growing vulnerability of the elderly population to extreme heat as global temperatures rise. By 2050, an additional 246 million elderly people, particularly in Asia and Africa, will be exposed to dangerous heat levels.

Wildlife SOS marks World Endangered Species Day by highlighting India's rich wildlife diversity and the importance of conservation efforts. Despite population growth challenges, India hosts rare and endangered species.

A recent study analyzing data from 1990 to 2019, reveals that heatwaves are responsible for a staggering 153,078 deaths annually worldwide. India bears a disproportionate burden, with one-fifth of these fatalities occurring in the country.

The European Court of Human Rights has delivered a groundbreaking ruling, affirming that insufficient action on climate change infringes upon fundamental human rights.

In April, a wave of unprecedented heat swept across much of Asia, setting new temperature records and wreaking havoc on communities. The scorching temperatures resulted in numerous fatalities, crop failures, water scarcities

Most households, hotels, and guesthouses in Ladakh have their own private borewell to meet over 80% of their water demand. The groundwater resources are extracted without regulation.

A recent study examined the impact of cover crops on subsequent crop yields. Pooling data from over 100 field trials worldwide, the study found that cover crops have an overall positive effect, increasing crop yields globally by 2.6 percent

The excerpt examines the limited integration of climate change into Indian electoral politics, despite its increasing impact on communities. While efforts are made for "green elections," political manifestos lack concrete plans to address climate change

Russia's discovery of oil and gas in British Antarctic Territory is concerning. The Weddell Sea's oil field is ten times larger than North Sea's fifty-year production. Challenges in harsh Arctic environment and the Antarctic Treaty hinder extraction.