Lightning-related deaths in India have significantly increased since 2001, with Central North East India most affected. Experts emphasize role of climate change, socio-economic factors, call for policy changes and public awareness to reduce fatalities.

When we first started our walk, along the river, we saw just regular families, all mining sand from the riverbanks and just piling it into little triangles beside Betwa river, in Madhya Pradesh

2024 Indian general elections overlooked climate issues despite record heatwaves & floods. Climate expert Ashish Ghadiali stressed need for a comprehensive strategy integrating climate action with development. Political focus remained on identity politics

Bundelkhand, a region in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, is infamous for its droughts. With growing climate change-related issues, RJ Varsha Raikwar talks about regional problems through a community radio initiative: Radio Bundelkhand.

In the cold winters of Ladakh, a remote region becomes isolated from the rest of India due to heavy snowfall. However, summer transforms it into a haven for adventurous travelers. Despite this seasonal change, local communities face significant challenges

The gradual increase in temperature-related fatalities among women in India since 2005, as revealed by recent analysis, raises concerns over gender disparities in coping with extreme heat.

Sonam Wangchuk expressed concerns about the detrimental impact of industrialisation on Ladakh, particularly on the environment, culture, and demography of the region.

A recent study conducted by Toxics Link, an environmental NGO based in Delhi, found that 86% of toys and 67% of food contact materials made from recycled plastics contain at least one chemical

Less snowfall, more rainfall and floods: climate change poses a great threat to India’s north-most region’s water and food security. But, how do these things go together?

Only 9% of plastic in the world is recycled. A recent study suggests that recycling is a myth, and doesn’t solve the problem of waste. Plastic waste is a menace to marine life.