Democracy denied in Ladakh: Pashmina march cancellation exposes Modi Govt’s disregard for environmental concerns

While India is set to practice world’s biggest festival of democracy, the people of Ladakh has been denied the basic right to protest against ignorant policies that threatens the fragile … Continue reading Democracy denied in Ladakh: Pashmina march cancellation exposes Modi Govt’s disregard for environmental concerns

UAE faces record rainfall, Dubai’s international airport suffers delays

The United Arab Emirates was hit by heavy thunderstorms on Tuesday, experiencing its most intense rainstorm ever recorded, resulting in widespread flooding that wrecked Dubai and disrupted operations at Dubai … Continue reading UAE faces record rainfall, Dubai’s international airport suffers delays

8 in 10 Indians support cutting plastic production, reveals Greenpeace survey

Eight out of 10 Indians support cutting plastic production in order to save the country’s biodiversity and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, revealed a new Greenpeace International report.  … Continue reading 8 in 10 Indians support cutting plastic production, reveals Greenpeace survey

New Delhi ranked most polluted capital city in 6th Annual World Air Quality report

The 6th Annual World Air Quality Report finds New Delhi as the most polluted capital city globally in 2023, with India ranking as the third most polluted country, following Bangladesh … Continue reading New Delhi ranked most polluted capital city in 6th Annual World Air Quality report

“Warning to humanity”: Earth crosses critical 1.5°C threshold

It’s an official warning for humanity, as the new data shows that the Earth has exceeded temperatures of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) crossing the critical line of temperatures … Continue reading “Warning to humanity”: Earth crosses critical 1.5°C threshold

Greenpeace India’s ‘Midnight Bus Tour’ highlights women’s mobility challenges and advocates for safer nighttime travel

Greenpeace India organized a ‘Midnight Bus Tour’ on 27th October in the national capital of India featuring an all-women lineup, including women from marginalized communities, journalists, researchers, influencers, social workers, … Continue reading Greenpeace India’s ‘Midnight Bus Tour’ highlights women’s mobility challenges and advocates for safer nighttime travel

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh kill 60 people; 3 dead in Uttarakhand; IMD predicts heavy showers for next two days

The unprecedented rain in Himachal Pradesh has killed 60 people as of Wednesday in the recent incidents of landslides blocking major roads, overflowing rivers washing away homes and a cloudburst. … Continue reading Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh kill 60 people; 3 dead in Uttarakhand; IMD predicts heavy showers for next two days

US surpass New Delhi in air quality index due to Canadian wildfires; thousands of people displaced in Canada

The air quality of New York city has deteriorated as the city sky is covered with a thick and hazardous smoke due to Canadian wildfires. The poor quality of New … Continue reading US surpass New Delhi in air quality index due to Canadian wildfires; thousands of people displaced in Canada

Dalhousie needs a change in tourism practices to keep its beauty alive 

Dalhousie’s natural beauty is threatened by over tourism and construction of new hotels Dalhousie, the charming hill station situated on the lap of the Dhauladhar Hills and Pir Pangal range, … Continue reading Dalhousie needs a change in tourism practices to keep its beauty alive 

More than 3,000 billion tons of ice has been lost from Antarctic ice sheet over the last 25 years, study says

The Amundsen Sea Embayment in West Antarctica has lost more than 3,000 billion tones of ice over a 25 years period, according to a research report by the University of … Continue reading More than 3,000 billion tons of ice has been lost from Antarctic ice sheet over the last 25 years, study says

Tories in the time of Cholera – savage sewage row prompts u-bend u-turn

With raw sewage regularly turning up on the shores of “Stool Britannia”, most recently seen happening in the newly crowned city of Southend, the government has been caught with its trousers down. Public reaction to what some are calling “shitgate” has been vociferous and MPs have been inundated with complaints

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World Breastfeeding Week: how best to “protect breastfeeding”?

This week is World Breastfeeding Week – a celebration of breastfeeding and a chance to discuss what’s important to breastfeeding parents – as well as understanding what barriers face us … Continue reading World Breastfeeding Week: how best to “protect breastfeeding”?