Offshore Aquifers: Earth’s Hidden Freshwater Reserves
Nearly 50 years ago, a US government ship, which was originally looking for minerals and hydrocarbons, unexpectedly stumbled upon freshwater while dri…
Environment & Ecology
Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025: Features, Pros, Cons
The Environment Ministry has introduced a landmark piece of legislation, the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, un…
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project – Ambitious Lifeline Amid Controversies
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), touted as the lifeline of Telangana, has become mired in controversy due to questions over its concept…
Biochar Explained: A Powerful Solution for Climate, Soil, and Rural India
As India positions itself for the launch of its formal carbon market in 2026, the focus on effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies has…
EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) & its Global Implications
In July 2025, BRICS nations including India condemned and rejected the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and similar measures, warning …
Banakacherla Project Explained: AP-Telangana Water Dispute
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are once again embroiled in a water dispute, this time over the Banakacherla project. This new irrigation proposal, champ…
Revised Green India Mission: Roadmap to Climate Resilience
The Government of India recently released a revised roadmap (June 17, 2025) for the Green India Mission (GIM), one of the eight NAPCC climate missions…
Kerala vs Wild Animals: Inside the Controversial Demand to Amend India’s Wildlife Law
Kerala is witnessing a surge in human‑wildlife conflicts, with deadly consequences and severe economic impacts on its agrarian communities. Between …
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…
