Environment Stories

The findings show that almost 6675 (56.12%) of villages consume polluted water. While 28.51% of locals drink murky water, 29.55% have iron in their water.

The artificial glacier is created at a higher height, typically more than 4300 m above Mean Sea Level, yet within walking distance of the village it is intended to serve.

The step wells were once the focal point of village life in drought-prone areas of India, providing a stable source of water for domestic use and irrigation.

March 2024 emerges as hottest month ever recorded, extending a streak of unprecedented heat since 2023, deemed hottest year. Global temperatures soared approximately 1.3°F above average, surpassing previous record set in March 2016 by 0.2°F.

Research from the University of Sheffield, published in Environmental Science & Technology, indicates that replacing plastics with alternative materials may lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions.

Recent studies challenge the notion that a warmer world leads to drier soils, suggesting that increased rainfall, rather than temperature, primarily influences soil moisture. While CO2 fertilization and warming effects play minor roles

Recent research in Science Advances warns of the perilous consequences of mining on Africa's great apes, highlighting the substantial intersection between ape habitats and critical mineral mining sites.

The NCPM is advocating for the inclusion of the People's River Protection Bill in the 2024 election manifestos of all political parties. Led by Medha Patkar, the movement seeks to protect India's rivers and the rights of marginalized communities.

Less snowpack results in the soil absorbing more light and heat. This absorption further increases the ground temperature, leading to warmer air temperatures and increased snowmelt.

A recent study revealed alarming trends in extreme one-day rainfall events in parts of India in the northeastern regions including Meghalaya.