India
A page on countries in our pollution coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 23 reports filed on it so far.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates as monsoon withdrawal nears
Delhi's air quality index has worsened to 169, with dry weather and low winds contributing to the rise. The India Meteorological Department predicts...
Early El Niño disrupts monsoon, heatwaves, and Panama Canal
The 2023 El Niño developed months ahead of predictions, weakening India's monsoon, fueling global heatwaves, and reducing Panama Canal water levels.
Supreme Court Directs FGD Petition to Green Tribunal
India's Supreme Court has directed a petitioner to take his plea for faster installation of pollution-control systems in major thermal power plants...
Crop burning fuels 48% of North India's black carbon
A new study quantifies that crop-residue burning contributes nearly half of the black carbon pollution in rural Punjab during the post-monsoon season.
Waste pickers gain UN recognition as climate allies
A UN-backed project in India has formally recognized over 42,000 informal waste pickers as key climate action allies, providing them with financial...
Shrimp farms drive wild harvest of India's polychaete worms
India's booming shrimp aquaculture industry is driving large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms.
India blocks extra Nepal hydropower export to Bangladesh
India's refusal to allow an extra 20 megawatts of Nepali hydropower to transit to Bangladesh highlights the political and technical complexities of...
India city climate readiness tracking at 34%
India's government measured climate readiness in 226 cities but halted the program after 2023, leaving no current data on urban climate action...
Supreme Court orders elephant corridor survey
India's Supreme Court has ordered a new survey of elephant corridors and a report on banning fireballs used to scare elephants.
Climate change adds heat stress month for 145 million Indian children
A new global study finds 61% of children in India, or 145 million, are exposed to at least one extra month of dangerous humid heat stress annually.
Rising Temperatures Intensify Humid Heat During India's Monsoon
A recent study finds that humid heat stress during India's monsoon season will rise sharply as global temperatures increase, affecting nearly half of...
Multinational Companies Invest in Mangrove Conservation in India
Multinational companies are investing in mangrove conservation in India, with some projects focusing on community livelihoods and biodiversity rather...
Camera traps reveal hidden population of greater hog badgers in Kaziranga
A new study in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve estimates at least 55 greater hog badgers in the area, using camera trap data from...
India’s only ape: The endangered western hoolock gibbon
The western hoolock gibbon, India’s sole ape species, is known for its melodious calls and arboreal lifestyle. Found in northeastern India’s forests...
India's Young Farmers Embrace Agri-Tech to Bridge Generational Gap
Young Indian farmers are turning to technology to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the country's agricultural sector.
Heatwaves and Lightning Recognized as National Disasters in India
The Indian government has officially recognized heatwaves and lightning as national disasters, making them eligible for relief under the State and...
India's Online Ornamental Plant Trade May Be an Overlooked Pathway for Invasive Species
A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or...
Mine Closures in India: A Complex Transition
India's mine-closure framework has expanded in recent years, but challenges remain in implementing scientific closure and ecological restoration...
Tourism and Human Disturbance Linked to Elevated Stress in India's Tigers
A study across five tiger reserves in India reveals that tigers exposed to higher levels of tourism and human disturbance exhibit elevated stress...
Nine Anchor Species Could Boost India’s Biodiversity and Climate Goals
New research identifies nine key species whose habitat conservation could protect over 700 vertebrates and 1.1 gigatonnes of carbon in India...
The Carbon Market Bets on an Invasive Tree
Big companies are paying to convert invasive trees in India into charcoal-like substances to solve climate change, but the process raises several...
India's Bats: Ecological Guardians Under Threat
India's diverse bat species play vital roles in pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal, yet face declining populations due to habitat loss...
Divergent Climate Rankings Highlight Ethical Choices Behind India's Scores
India’s low placement in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index and its high ranking in the Climate Change Performance Index expose how differing...