World Earth Day: Towards a net zero India – Climate change mitigation strategies for Earth Day

World Earth Day: Towards a net zero India – Climate change mitigation strategies for Earth Day

Indian government is committed to increasing use of clean cooking fuels and reducing air pollution related disease burden on people living below the poverty line. By Suresh Kumar Kotla As we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Earth Day, India is faced with a conundrum of net-zero commitment. The policy makers, thought leaders, businesses, civil … Read more

World Earth Day: Obligation to survive, restore nature and empower societies

World Earth Day: Obligation to survive, restore nature and empower societies

As planet Earth gets warmer, there will be an urgent need to develop solutions and technologies to remove harmful greenhouse gases and put it to different uses. By Abhineety Goel, Ph.D. Planet Earth – the majestic blue planet is home to millions of rich diverse species and to 7.8 billion people. To save the planet … Read more

Fire and Ice: The Signs of Climate Breakdown

Fire and Ice: The Signs of Climate Breakdown

Forest fires are on a rampage in Uttarakhand. (Representative Image, Reuters) By Sreerekha Pillai Forest fires are on a rampage in Uttarakhand. Snow on the Tibetean plateau aka the world’s roof, surrounded by Mount Everest and K2, two of the highest mountains in the world, is melting at a rapid rate. The national capital witnessed … Read more