We looked for South Africa’s ‘missing’ plastic litter. This is what we found
South Africa is ranked as the 11th worst offender in terms of land-based sources of litter entering the sea
Has COVID-19 lockdown really helped Yamuna health in Delhi?
Domestic sewage comprises 80% of pollution load and continues to get discharged into the river
Water-stressed in India: How bunds helped farmers in Mahoba put drought behind
Construction of bunds helped revive groundwater levels and recharged wells in drought-stricken Bundelkhand district
This tribal district has become 'immune to drought' with people's participation
Jhabua continues to flourish and maintain its status as a model district while many others fail
Orchards in desert
A simple technology assures continuous moisture supply to plants, helps grow orchards in water-scarce areas
In water-stressed Gujarat, government proposes to punish farmers who draw groundwater
Bill introduced in Assembly says errant farmers can be imprisoned up to six months or fined up to Rs 10,000
Cupfuls of misery
Nothing more than a vote-catcher, Andhra Pradesh's cheap rice scheme has resulted in an ecological disaster in its drought-prone areas
Truth or dare
By publicly disclosing the environmental status report and commissioning an ngo for its preparation, Pune Municipal Corporation has grabbed …
FLIP SIDE
Where’s the land for 8 per cent forever growth? Where’s the water?
Book Excerpt: Listen to the land
India's rich, diverse landscapes are brought nearly to waste by misguided decisions in name of development. The cracks in the land hold valuable …
Power generation stresses an already water-starved India
A report says that power generation will account for nearly 9 per cent of the water consumed in India by 2050
Groundwater exploitation linked to rise in India's carbon emissions: study
Billions of liters of groundwater pumped out contributes to carbon emissions in 2 ways - emissions released due to pumps and carbon dioxide …
Catchment areas in India used to be climate change proof, but not anymore
An IIT-Indore study says human activities like deforestation, urbanization and conservation measures are taking away the resilience of natural …
Gangetic dolphins may soon become extinct as river’s natural flow decreases: WII report
The first report on aquatic biodiversity under Namami Gange puts the blame on construction of large-scale hydropower projects
Kerala: Floods over, struggle continues
Incessant rains and severe flooding have rendered several people without homes, food or even a livelihood
After floods, rats plague the people of Kerala
An epidemic of ‘rat fever’ or leptospirosis has struck the state, claiming 9 lives
Now, activists seek personhood rights for a fifth river
An amicus brief was submitted to the Constitutional Court of Colombia on August 9 calling for recognition of the rights of the Anchicayá River
New sensor developed to measure sea surface temperatures
Developed by scientists at the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology & School of Engineering at Vels University, the sensor …
The earliest humans swam 100,000 years ago, but swimming remains a privileged pastime
This year the OECD reported that only one in four people in low-income countries can swim
In Parliament on March 14, 2017
Ozone pollution, carbon footprint of airlines and preservation of wetlands were among some of the topics discussed in the Parliament today
Environmental concern amidst industrialisation
With industries operating, a 100 per cent pollution-free environment is a myth. It is neither possible nor necessary
World Environment Day 2023: Springs need urgent revival for water security in the Indian Himalayas
The neglect of springs and aquifers in the context of rivers and watersheds has led to large gaps in developing a national response to spring …
Aquatic animals will grow larger, not shrink in size, in warming waters: Study
The findings contradict the theory that aquatic animals such as fish will shrink due to global warming
Guinea worm: A nasty parasite is nearly eradicated, but the push for zero cases will require patience
The final push to full eradication requires patience and faith on the part of institutions and governments supporting the effort; also, people …
Resource wise: This panchayat head in Tamil Nadu uses tech to curtail water and power wastage
K Kanchana Kannaperumal installed sensors in eight villages of her panchayat; the move has benefitted 750-odd households