Kerala Shipwreck and Oil Spill: Understanding the Environmental and Human Impacts
The recent sinking of the Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3 off the Kerala coast has triggered widespread concerns about a potential environmen…
Environmental Degradation
Tyre Particles and Electric Vehicles: A Climate Solution with a Pollution Challenge
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely promoted as a solution to climate change due to their zero tailpipe emissions. However, recent research highlights …
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Retrospective Environmental Clearances: Explained
On May 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment declaring the Centre’s notifications and office memoranda allowing retrosp…
Climate Change and the Shifting Patterns of Western Disturbances in India
Western Disturbances are critical weather systems that shape the winter climate of northern India. Traditionally limited to the colder months, they br…
Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025: Pros & Cons
In April 2025, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 20…
Monsoon Forecasting in India: Evolution, Significance, Limitations
In April 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast an above normal monsoon (June–September) with rainfall expected at 105% of the lon…
India’s First Pollution Market: Inside Gujarat’s Groundbreaking Cap-and-Trade System
As India continues to battle the world's worst air pollution crisis, a groundbreaking experiment in Surat, Gujarat, is showing signs of hope. A recent…
India’s Green Credit Programme (GCP): Benefits, Challenges & The Road Ahead
India’s Green Credit Programme (GCP), launched in 2023, is gaining momentum as a market-based tool to incentivize eco-friendly actions like affores…
India’s Heat Action Plans: Gaps, Challenges, and the Urgent Need for Long-Term Solutions
Heatwaves in India are no longer sporadic or isolated events. With each passing year, they are becoming more intense, more prolonged, and increasingly…
