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Can Green energy technology, solar, wind and energy storage, save the planet and reverse the tide of climate change?

From extinction rebellions in the west to our own citizens holding protests in Indian cities in order to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change. Majority of...

March 11, 2023

Climate change is not just an environment issue, it is a human and urban issue that will dramatically affect everyone. In this context, comment on the impact on Mumbai.

A recent report by the journal Nature has highlighted the dangers of climate change which coastal cities like Mumbai face. Research indicates that anthropogenic climate change will inundate...

March 9, 2023

India needs a program called Project Dolphin along the lines of Project Tiger to enhance the population of dolphins. Discuss.

The Gangetic river dolphins are one of the oldest creatures in the world along with turtles, crocodiles and sharks. They can live only in freshwater, are blind and...

March 9, 2023

What are the findings of the census conducted in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) region to record the presence of uncommon species?

The census conducted in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) region including the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and parts of Mada forest and Papikondalu regions. Findings of the...

March 8, 2023

The ‘New Delhi Declaration’ adopted at the 14th CoP asserts that land degradation is largely responsible for climate change or global warming. Comment.

The 14th CoP to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted by India, adopted the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ which holds land degradation responsible for climate change...

March 4, 2023

What are the recommendations of the Niti Aayog task force on Biomass management?

Niti Ayog had constituted a task force on Biomass management under the CII-NITI Aayog Cleaner Air-Better Life initiative. The CII-NITI Aayog Cleaner Air-Better Life initiative was started in...

March 2, 2023

What are the findings of the report United in Science?

The report ‘United in Science’ prepared by the Science Advisory Group of the summit has been released ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit 2019 in New York....

February 27, 2023

What is the significance of Sunderban Wetlands of India?

The Sunderban Wetlands has been accorded the status of �Wetland of International Importance� as per the Ramsar Convention. There are many hundreds of islands, rivers, tributaries, along with...

February 26, 2023

Why there is a need of awareness campaigns to bring tangible changes in fight against climate change and building sustainable agriculture?

It is relatively easy to formulate new policies and programmes for sustainable agriculture in India but it is quite difficult to ensure farmers embrace them. Why India needs...

February 25, 2023

Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples.

Sand mining whether legal or illegal is causing serious repercussions on the coastal ecosystem. In a case, the National Green Tribunal imposed a fine of Rs 100 cr...

February 23, 2023

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