Environment

Each of these is only a part of the jigsaw that must come together to eradicate plastic pollution. But where are the missing pieces?

Besides erratic changes in weather, declining snow cover in river basins of Chenab, Beas, Ravi and Sutlej has led to a water crisis.

Scientists estimate that erratic weather patterns could have led to crop loss of up to 10 to 15% in the Ganges and Yamuna plains alone.

Experts fear a worst case scenario in case of a major natural disaster. The state government is ill prepared to meet such a calamity.

Earthquake is the new worry for towns like Dharamshala, McLeodganj and Shimla, all geologically unsafe and vulnerable to soil subsidence.

Geo-morphological evidence indicates that slopes around Joshimath are inherently fragile; Mussoorie and Nainital also at risk.

No one seems to be listening to the woes of the people of Uttarakhand who are continuously losing ground from under their feet, literally.

Hear ecologist Dr Anil Joshi as he shares several concerns and recommendations critical to preserving fragile hill ecology, as in Joshimath.

One senses a sudden smugness among those responsible for controlling Delhi air pollution, despite AQI reaching dangerous levels in the cold wave.

Like other big cities, Hyderabad too is losing its waterbodies to neglect, but watchful citizens are looking out for them.

170 textile units in Surat are part of an emission trading initiative, which has brought down combined emissions footprint by 29%. Here’s how.

Following the success at Rajokri Lake, Delhi Jal Board has identified 250 water bodies and 15 lakes for total transformation.