Environment Stories

A recent study unveils concerning findings regarding toxic chemicals present in recycled plastic pellets. Indian samples revealed high concentrations of toxins, emphasizing the need for strict regulations

Climate change is increasingly recognized as a threat to public health, with recent research highlighting its connection to a higher risk of stroke. Study reveals a significant link between changing climate patterns and the incidence of strokes globally

A resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia. It emphasizes challenges faced by healthcare workers in responding to increasingly intense extreme weather events

ISRO's findings reveal significant changes in the size of glacier lakes, with 676 of them growing since 1984. Among these, 601 lakes have more than doubled in size, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

In Lunkaransar, Bikaner, a sudden land collapse measuring about one bigha shocked locals, forming an 82-foot-deep pit. Immediate security measures were taken by SDM Rajendra Kumar and the police, with geology experts summoned to investigate.

The second-year collaboration between IEEFA and Ember on the Indian States’ Electricity Transition (SET) report highlights Karnataka and Gujarat's continued leadership in clean energy transition.

The latest Indian States’ Electricity Transition focuses on Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu's performance. Despite efforts to boost renewable energy capacity, Maharashtra faces challenges such as low renewable energy consumption and DISCOM performance.

The WMO's latest report on Asia's climate in 2023 reveals a region grappling with unprecedented weather-related challenges. Floods, storms, and heatwaves wreaked havoc, resulting in casualties and economic losses.

A recent study published raised concerns about fertile plains surrounding the Ganges and Indus rivers becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Researchers evaluated the frequency and geographical distribution of extreme weather events in India

The severe consequences of climate change on human health, such as heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems from wildfire smoke, and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases.