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The world’s biggest iceberg — the “Megaberg” known as A23a — has started disintegrating in the waters of the Southern Ocean, after drifting for nearly 40 years since breaking off from Antarctica. Such events are signals of the accelerating cryosphere crisis.
Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and shifting consumption patterns have led to a dramatic rise in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation.
Nano-agri-inputs could be the next big leap in sustainable farming, with the ability to boost yields and cut emissions—but their real-world impact will rest on scientific rigour, careful regulation, and farmer trust.
Atmospheric Water Generators are systems that extract water from moisture present in the air. They work on the principle of condensation — cooling humid air to collect water droplets — which are then filtered, mineralized, and made fit for human consumption.
Natural resource conservation isn’t just an environmental concern; it’s a geopolitical one.
Air pollution is a complex issue, rooted in everything from urban planning and industrial policy to individual choices and political will.
India’s bioeconomy touched a remarkable valuation of US$165.7 billion in 2024, reflecting its rising significance in national development.
Buildings play an essential role as India’s urban population–along with constructed buildings–is projected to increase nearly fourfold in the year 2050.
Around the world, youngsters are voicing dissent against economic, social, and environmental systems that contribute to climate degradation.
Agriculture is the backbone of the hill economy in Uttarakhand. However, most of the farming in the state is rain-fed, with irrigation facilities primarily restricted to the plains and valleys.