Indigenous communities in J&K struggle with increasing lightning risks to livelihoods By Wahid Bhat and Rajeev Tyagi 25 Dec 2023 The alpine pastures in Jammu and Kashmir are picturesque – home to vibrant wildflowers and rare animals like the Hangul and Tibetan Antelope. Read More
These states will face heatwaves from April to June By Ground report 02 Apr 2024 India are expected to experience above-normal daytime with increased heatwaves during the summer months of April, May, and June. Read More
Since 1979 climate change made heat waves last longer, spike hotter: study By Ground report 01 Apr 2024 A new study finds that climate change is causing giant heat waves to crawl slower across the globe, thereby baking more people for a longer Read More
More than 60 organizations demands ban on major infrastructure projects in fragile Himalayan region By Ground report 30 Mar 2024 Environmental and social organizations in India are uniting under the banner of People for Himalaya to demand a complete ban Read More
Glass or plastic: Which is better for the environment? By Ground report 29 Mar 2024 In the world of packaging, the debate between glass and plastic containers has been ongoing for years. Both materials have their advantages Read More
Heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature: Study By Ground report 20 Mar 2024 Texans are used to very hot summers. However, a recent study shows that the heat index, which is the temperature we feel, has risen much Read More
Residents of Chhattisgarh witness rare Snowy landscapes after heavy hailstorm By Ground report 19 Mar 2024 Chhattisgarh recently experienced extreme weather conditions with severe hailstorms, stormy winds, and rainfall across the region. Read More
Bengaluru decides to cut 20% water supply of Defense, Railways, Universities and private companies By Wahid Bhat 13 Mar 2024 The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has declared a significant reduction in the water supply to the city's bulk. Read More
50 Himalayan groups link climate disasters to governance failures By Ground report 12 Mar 2024 Over 50 social and environmental organizations have united under the ‘People for Himalaya’ campaign, asserting that the recent Read More
Maharashtra's Beed women opting for hysterectomy to keep working By Ground report 12 Mar 2024 Women from Beed district in India’s Maharashtra state are being forced to leave their homes to work in the sugar cane industry. Read More