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India’s Forests Could Double Carbon Storage by 2100: New Study Reveals
A recent scientific study, the forests of India may add to the global carbon storage capacity by the end of the century. As per the investigations by some of the latest institutions, the amount of carbon contained in forests can increase up to 97 per cent by 2100 under the
Botanist Wins World Wide Fund for Nature Award for Invasive Plant Detection App
One botanist has even been awarded a prize by the World Wide Fund for Nature for creating an innovative application that can identify invasive plants. The artificial intelligence-based app can be used to detect dangerous plant species which pose a risk to biodiversity and ecosystems. These technological measures would
Land Inequality in India: Nature, History, Causes & Market Dynamics
The land inequality in India is a severe socio-economic problem, which is deeply embedded in history and institutional aspects. It has been described as disparate land ownership, whereby a minuscule part of the society owns much of the land, leaving many landless or marginal farmers. This disproportionately impacts agricultural
Mumbai’s First Breathable Buildings Using AI Technology
The Mumbai, a significant change in the urban centre this year is that the firms are introducing AI-enabled breathable buildings. Real estate developers have collaborated with the deep-tech company Praan on a first-of-its-kind project to install intelligent air-purification systems in large-scale development. These structures incorporate both real-time environmental sensing
Skymet Forecasts Below Normal Monsoon for India in 2026
In 2026, India is likely to witness a weaker monsoon as per the forecast by the private forecaster, Skymet Weather, which poses fresh concerns to agriculture and the economy. The agency estimates a rainfall of approximately 94 percent below the long-term average. El Niño is predicted to be a significant
CAG Report: 518 Out of 697 Lakes in Jammu & Kashmir Disappearing or Shrinking Rapidly
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has conducted a recent audit that has demonstrated that there is a severe ecological crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. The report on lake conservation and management (tabled in 2026) indicates that 518 out of 697 lakes have disappeared or been greatly reduced
IMD Issues Big Warning: More Heatwave Days, Higher Minimum Temperatures
India Meteorological Department has sounded a warning bell for the forthcoming summer, calling for an increase in the number of heatwave days. The new forecast indicates not only a spike in daytime temperatures but also high minimum temperatures at night. This combination can pose health risks, place pressure on
Toothless Plastic Ban: 84% of Sites Still Using Single-Use Plastics
As a significant move to protect the environment and develop sustainably, India's introduction of a ban on single-use plastics was one of the first steps. But as recent observations indicate, the situation is even worse, with almost 84 per cent of the surveyed locations in four cities continuing to use
Mangroves in Focus After Supreme Court Verdict on Coastal Road Project
Mangroves have entered the limelight after the recent Supreme Court decision in the Coastal Road Project, the reason being the balancing between development and conservation of the environment. They are invaluable coastal ecosystems to safeguard the coastlines and enhance biodiversity, as well as deal with the effects of climate change.
World Water Day 2026 Highlights Water and Gender Theme
The 2026 World Water Day is a reminder that access to water is closely linked to gender equality, with water scarcity affecting women and girls more than men globally. It is a global event celebrated every year on March 22 and raises awareness of sustainable water management and the necessity
