Brahmapuram Fire- The Spectre of Landfill Fires in Indian Cities
The recent fire and subsequent air pollution at Brahmapuram landfill site has turned the focus onto consequences of ineffectual solid-waste management…
Environmental Degradation
Amending the Water Act – Proposed Changes, Significance & Concerns
In July 2022, the Environment Ministry proposed changes to several key laws- the 1974 Water Act, 1981 Air Act, 1991 Public Liability Insurance Act and…
Spillovers- Why Pay Attention?
As of February 2023, the ongoing avian influenza epidemic has killed over 58 million birds in the US alone. This follows on the heels of the unprecede…
Wheat Cultivation in India- Breeding for Climate Change
In light of the rising temperatures in the north, the Agriculture Ministry recently announced the setting up of a committee to monitor the situation a…
Spatial Planning in India- Necessity, Steps Taken & Challenges
In January, the Science and Technology Ministry notified the 2022 National Geospatial Policy. Recently, urban planning experts sent suggestions, to im…
Purse Seine Fishing- Pros, Cons & Recent SC Ruling
Recently, the Supreme Court gave conditional permission for purse seine fishing in Tamil Nadu. This comes at a time when the international legal mecha…
Apatanis’ Integrated Cultivation Method- Lessons in Sustainability
The Apatanis are one of the major ethnic groups in the eastern Himalayan region. Their culture and traditions have been much documented since the 12th…
Fast vs Slow Fashion- in Pursuit of Sustainable Clothing
Recently, the Prime Minister was spotted wearing a blue vest manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. This brings the focus on the importance of a…
Joshimath Crisis- Highlights, Reasons & Concern
Following recent developments in Joshimath, it is feared that the Himalayan town may be on the verge of extinction. If things aren’t controlled soon…
