Climate Change

From Grey to Blue: Transforming the Ocean Economy for a Sustainable Future

From Grey to Blue: Transforming the Ocean Economy for a Sustainable Future

Introduction: Why the Ocean Economy Needs a Rethink The global ocean economy, often referred to as the blue economy, is...

Maharashtra’s Bamboo Biomass Mandate: Green Gold for Thermal Power Plants

Context : In a first-of-its-kind move, Maharashtra has mandated that all public and private thermal power plants blend 5–7% bamboo-based...

Chile’s Lesson for India’s Coal Conundrum

Chile’s Lesson for India’s Coal Conundrum

Context : Chile’s experience offers a compelling case study in Just Energy Transition (JET). A decade ago, nearly 40% of...

Planetary Limits and Urban Resilience: The Role of Healthy Soil

Planetary Limits and Urban Resilience: The Role of Healthy Soil

Context : The article uses the global concept of Ecological Overshoot—symbolized by Earth Overshoot Day (EOD)—as a framework to highlight...

The Breaching of the ‘Wall of Urban Metrics’

The Breaching of the ‘Wall of Urban Metrics’

Urban Climate Resilience: Strengthening City Systems Against a Fast-Changing Climate  Context : Urban Climate Resilience has become a critical necessity...

Global Land–Water Stress & the Future of Agriculture

Global Land–Water Stress & the Future of Agriculture

Global Land–Water Stress & the Future of Agriculture Context: FAO’s State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food...

Rooftop Solar on Government Buildings

Rooftop Solar on Government Buildings

Rooftop Solar on Government Buildings Context: MNRE data (presented to Parliament in  November 2025) shows that Tamil Nadu (~14 MW)...

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early in 2025

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early in 2025

Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early in 2025 Context: The Antarctic ozone hole, which forms annually between August and November, closed...

Species in News: Walrus

Species in News: Walrus

Species in News: Walrus Context: In a significant development for Arctic ecology, scientists have identified a previously unknown walrus gathering...

Vehicular Emissions: Rising Early-Winter Pollution and Policy Response

Vehicular Emissions: Rising Early-Winter Pollution and Policy Response

Vehicular Emissions: Rising Early-Winter Pollution and Policy Response Context: A new Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) analysis has flagged...

Southern Ocean ‘Thermal Burp’

Southern Ocean ‘Thermal Burp’

Southern Ocean ‘Thermal Burp’ What is a thermal burp? A thermal burp refers to the sudden release of long-stored heat...

Northern India’s Persistent Air Crisis

Northern India’s Persistent Air Crisis

Northern India Air Pollution Crisis: Key Causes & Impacts Context: A new study, “Air Quality Assessment of Major Indian Cities...