Extreme is new normal
It is time to accept that we are beginning to see the impact of climate change in the form of increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and this would get worse with rising temperature.
India Environment Portal
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Large businesses; larger emission footprints
Out of 250 largest emitters, India's state-owned company 'Coal India' topped the list with largest GHG emission- 2076.2 million tonnes. Besides Coal India, three other Indian companies are among 100 global
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Waiting for the bus
India's bus sector is certainly underperforming. The country does not have enough buses to run on their routes and cater to their citizens, leaving them at the mercy of private vehicles. Even as governments
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Are you aware of Climate Change...?
With every passing day, climate change is making its presence felt; sometimes by affecting new regions, and sometimes by demonstrating its raging power. Yet, it remains an elephant in the room with climate
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Polluting plastics die hard
By 2050, our oceans will be holding more litter than fish and an estimated 99 per cent of all seabirds will have ingested plastic. Are countries serious about tackling the plastic menace? How far have
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The Eco-warriors
They are young and restless to make real improvements in poverty eradication and environmental sustainability. These locally led green start-ups across Africa are not just promising but also innovative
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Over 100 years of India's urban revolution
Between 2014 and 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers and the number of rural residents is expected to decline by 52 million. As NITI Aayog recently released a three-year action plan
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No place to GROW OLD
Today's over-60 population is the fastest growing group. Currently, there are around 962 million people aged 60 or over, representing 12.3 per cent of the global population. By 2050, this will increase
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Spiralling Temperature: Annual warming trends in India
Annual mean temperature in India has rapidly increased since 1995. At this rate of increase, it will breach the 1.5°C mark within the next two decades.
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Spiralling Temperature: Seasonal warming trends in India
In three out of four seasons, temperature in India has increased by more than 1.5 °C since the beginning of 20th century.