On Ground

Sirpur wetlands, like other Ramsar sites, are wetlands of ‘international importance’. But, these tags don’t change the conservation approach. There are other examples of negligence in the conservation of the Ramsar site(s) by the authorities.

Odisha, facing a surge in lightning strikes, implements a palm tree planting initiative to mitigate casualties. Despite scepticism from experts, the state aims to protect rural communities through proactive measures

Recent sinkholes highlight infrastructure challenges in India's cities, exacerbated by monsoon rains. Experts cite water infiltration, heavy vehicle traffic, and ageing infrastructure as primary causes. Climate change intensifies these problems

“We are farmers and are not uneducated. We know that this factory will spew poisonous smoke, our fields will become barren, and the water will not be fit for drinking.” Says Subhadra a farmer protesting against the ethane cracker plant.

The building of Bhopal's voluntary organization 'Eklavya Foundation' has been made environment-friendly. This building presents an example of new building construction techniques to provide relief from rising heat.

“If only half of the registered consumers with DisComs (distribution companies) in J&K initiated the installation of solar rooftop systems, approximately 50 percent of the energy demand for consumers could be met,”

'Jal Ganga Samwardhan Abhiyan' has been started by the Madhya Pradesh government to repair the water bodies. But the ancient stepwells located in Samasgarh a short distance from the capital Bhopal are still in bad condition.

High cost of living in Islamabad and Delhi. Summer heat from climate change increases energy costs. Need to promote solar rooftops for cost savings and environmental benefits.

Protests in Bhopal against govt plan to rebuild bungalows for ministers & officers intensify, with hundreds gathering in Shivaji Nagar area on Friday, demanding withdrawal of the decision to cut trees.

A tragic lightning strike in West Bengal's Birbhum district claimed the life of Robina Biwi, leaving her husband and sons devastated. The incident reflects a broader pattern of lightning fatalities in the region, exacerbated by climate conditions.