National Clean Air Programme in India
Everything filed under policy in our pollution coverage, the 29 reports filed on it so far.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates as monsoon
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...
Delhi PM2.5 exposure could fall 20% by 2040
A UN report states Delhi can cut harmful PM2.5 particle exposure by 20% by 2040 if it meets national air quality standards on schedule from 2026.
Crop burning fuels 48% of North India's
A new study quantifies that crop-residue burning contributes nearly half of the black carbon pollution in rural Punjab during the post-monsoon...
Delhi's 2028 e-motorcycle mandate faces
Experts at a clean transport summit say mandates and incentives are insufficient for a swift shift to electric motorcycles in Delhi, citing high...
Waste pickers gain UN recognition as climate
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
India's booming shrimp aquaculture industry is driving large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms, with east coast hatcheries alone demanding...
IEEFA: Integrate Indonesia's 100 GW solar
A think tank says Indonesia must integrate its 100-gigawatt solar target into the national least-cost electricity plan to displace coal.
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...
COP31 Plan Aims to Turn Climate Pledges into
COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum has introduced the Climate Implementation Bridge (BRIDGE) initiative to help turn national climate commitments...
Supreme Court orders elephant corridor
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
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...
African AI Governance Must Respect Indigenous Peoples, Expert Says
African governments are developing national AI strategies, but experts say they are neglecting the impact of AI on the environment and Indigenous...
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...
Indian Peafowl's Expanding Range Sparks Conflict with Farmers in Eastern Himalayas
The Indian peafowl, a national symbol and protected species, is causing significant agricultural damage in the eastern Himalayas, exacerbating...
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...