Environment

Cloudburst in Chamoli, Uttarakhand: One Dead, Two Missing After Flash Floods

A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district triggered severe flash floods in Tharali, killing one person and leaving two others missing.

Sharp Rise in Whale Strandings Along Kerala and Karnataka Coasts: CMFRI Study Warns of Ecological Threat

A CMFRI study reveals a tenfold increase in whale stranding along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts over the past decade.

Union Govt's Neglect in Kerala Ship Accident: No Probe Into Marine Deaths, Relief Remains Inadequate

Union Government has not launched any investigation into marine animal deaths and has failed to provide relief to affected fishing communities.

Heavy Rains Lash Kerala; Orange Alert in Five Districts, Dam Shutters Opened

Heavy rains continue to pound Kerala, prompting IMD to issue an orange alert in five districts. Rising river levels force dam openings.

High Waves and Strong Winds Threaten Kerala Coast: Fishing Banned, Coastal Alert Issued

INCOIS and the IMD have issued a severe marine weather alert for Kerala warning of high waves, strong winds, and possible coastal flooding.

Commodifying Nature: India’s New Green Dilemma

India’s new Green Credit and Carbon Trading schemes promise climate action but risk commodifying nature, marginalising communities, and enabling greenwashing under the guise of sustainability.

84% of World’s Coral Reefs Struck by Worst Bleaching Event in History

A staggering 84 per cent of the world's coral reefs have been affected by the most severe bleaching event ever recorded, according to a grim announcement by the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) on Wednesday.

Ganga's Dirty Secret: Government Hides Pollution Data Despite Spending Thousands of Crores on Clean-Up

Yesterday, Dr. V. Sivadasan raised a crucial question in the Rajya Sabha regarding pollution levels in the Ganga, specifically at various ghats in Prayagraj, including Triveni Sangam, Dashashwamedh, and Saraswati Ghats.

A Battle for Reconstruction: Kerala's Struggle for Support After the Mundakkai-Chooralmala Landslide

The catastrophic Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad District, Kerala, left over 300 dead and thousands displaced. In the aftermath, the Kerala State Government sought crucial financial assistance for rescue, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts, amounting to over Rs. 3,400 crores. However, the Union Government's response has been contentious, offering only limited support and questioning the state's responsibility for reconstruction. This dispute underscores the tension between federal disaster management guidelines and the pressing need for adequate support in rare, severe disasters like this one.