Environment Stories

The Tamil Nadu government's move to shrink the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary's eco-sensitive zone for industrial development, including the Adani-Kattupalli port expansion, is raising alarms. Environmentalists and locals warn of severe impacts on biodiversity.

The Atal Bhujal Yojana, launched in 2019, addresses India's groundwater crisis by encouraging community-driven water management and sustainable farming practices.

Jammu & Kashmir experienced 27 earthquakes last year, with a significant 5.4 magnitude tremor in June. The region’s vulnerability to seismic activity raises concerns, especially in areas like Doda, Kishtwar, and Srinagar, which face heightened risks

Rising sea levels and land subsidence, driven by climate change and human activity, threaten cities worldwide. From Miami to Jakarta, iconic locations face the risk of disappearing by 2100 if urgent action isn’t taken

Overtourism occurs when tourist numbers exceed a destination's capacity, causing environmental damage, cultural loss, and increased living costs. This phenomenon, worsened by climate change, highlights the urgent need for sustainable tourism practices

Delhi's flash floods reveal poor infrastructure, rapid urban growth, and governance conflicts, stressing the need for urgent intervention. Tragic deaths highlight failures in disaster preparedness. Authorities must improve drainage systems

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Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have caused significant destruction, leaving 4 dead and 53 missing. Floods and landslides have damaged infrastructure and hindered rescue efforts. Incidents highlight a worrying trend of increasing cloudburst occurrences.

India's first geothermal plant is being built in Puga Valley, Ladakh. Engineers tap hot water and steam to generate electricity, but environmental concerns persist due to the region's fragile ecosystem

India is highly vulnerable to climate change, experiencing heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Country has taken significant measures, like the National Action Plan for Climate Change, but faces challenges in achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2070.