STORY HIGHLIGHTS India’s coastal and marine ecosystems include a wide range of mangroves, coral reefs, sea grasses, salt marshes, mud flats, estuaries, lagoons, and unique flora and fauna. Yet, despite their ecological richness and contribution to the national economy, these resources have not received adequate protection, and are under stress. [...]

The likelihood of at least 600,000 deaths being caused annually in India by fine particulate matter pollution in the air is cause for worry, even if the data released by the World Health Organisation are only a modelled estimate. […]

Extreme Heat What we know India is already experiencing a warming climate. What could happen Unusual and unprecedented spells of hot weather are expected to occur far more frequently and cover much larger areas. Under 4°C warming, the west coast and southern India are projected to shift to new, high-temperature [...]

Return of Cauvery crisis and the way ahead:- With the Southwest monsoon falling short this season, the story of any other monsoon-deficient year is being repeated: Tamil Nadu rushing to the Supreme Court citing the crisis faced by its farmers, the court ordering release of some water, and protests erupting [...]

Animals in our backyard:- Monkeys, along with Grey langurs and bonnet macaques, have adapted to urban habitats over the years.Out of the nearly 225 living species of non-human primates, these three species have adapted to the urban way of life. […]

If governments paid serious attention to the economic geography of India’s cities, they would be doing a lot more to prepare for annual weather events like the monsoon. UN Habitat estimates that by 2030 India will have 14 major clusters of cities accounting for 40 per cent of its GDP. [...]

Conserving the last drop:- This editorials is part of 6 series essay that explores the issues of water scarcity and provide few good case studies. Disclaimer :-  This editorials are given as case studies, although the names of the people are not important from exam point of view, however few [...]

Conserving the last drop:- This editorials is part of 6 series essay that explores the issues of water scarcity and provide few good case studies. Disclaimer :-  This editorials are given as case studies, although the names of the people are not important from exam point of view, however few [...]

Conserving the last drop:- This editorials is part of 6 series essay that explores the issues of water scarcity and provide few good case studies. Disclaimer :-  This editorials are given as case studies, although the names of the people are not important from exam point of view, however few [...]