Aayushi Gour

Joined: September 25, 2024
Articles: 293

Indian Monsoon, News

Storms of Change: Climate Crisis Alters India’s Cloud and Rain Patterns

India’s monsoon season, once considered a relatively stable and predictable weather pattern, is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes. Traditionally the lifeblood of Indian agriculture and a cornerstone of the country’s water system, the monsoon is now being reshaped under the…

Climate Action, News

Economic Denial: A New Threat to Climate Action, Warns COP30 President

As the world turns its attention to the forthcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, André Corrêa do Lago, Brazil’s ambassador for climate change and president of COP30, has issued a stark warning: while traditional climate denial is waning, a…

Climate Goals, News

India’s Standing in the 2025 Climate Change Index: A Step Backward or a Call to Action?

India has ranked 10th in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), a key global measure assessing climate action across 63 countries and the European Union. While India remains among the top 10 climate performers, it slipped two positions from…

Feature, Indian Monsoon

India’s Delayed Monsoon in 2025: Causes, Consequences, and the Road Ahead

India’s southwest monsoon, a lifeline for over a billion people and the backbone of the country’s agriculture and water supply, is behaving unpredictably in 2025. Despite an early onset over Kerala on May 24, the monsoon’s northward progress has slowed…

Climate Goals, News

U.S. Pullback Threatens Global Debt-for-Nature Conservation Deals

A major global effort to protect critical ecosystems through “debt-for-nature” swaps is facing uncertainty, as key support from the United States appears to be waning under President Donald Trump’s administration. These innovative financial mechanisms, which exchange portions of a country’s…

Climate Goals, News

India Set to Surpass 2030 Climate Targets, Says New Analysis

India has made notable progress in its climate action efforts and is now positioned to exceed key targets set for 2030. This advancement not only strengthens India’s environmental credentials but also signals its growing leadership role in global climate commitments.…

Aayushi Gour
May 23, 2025

Climate Change, News

Tribal Women in Jharkhand Use Traditional Art to Address Climate and Gender Issues

In an inspiring example of art as activism, 19 tribal women from Jharkhand recently gathered at the Dr. Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute in Ranchi to depict the harsh realities of climate change and gender inequality through traditional painting.…

Climate Change, News

India’s Steel Expansion Plans Clash with Emission Reduction Targets

India, the world’s second-largest steel producer, is on an ambitious path to nearly double its steel production capacity by 2030. While this expansion is central to the country’s economic development and infrastructure goals, it raises serious concerns about its environmental…

Aayushi Gour
May 21, 2025

Climate Goals, News

India Charts Course for Greener Freight: Ten Highway Corridors Designated for Zero-Emission Trucks

In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Indian government has earmarked ten major highway corridors for the deployment of zero-emission trucks (ZETs). This initiative marks a key step in India’s strategy to decarbonize its logistics sector and achieve net-zero…

Aayushi Gour
May 19, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change and Pregnancy: Rising Temperatures Pose Serious Risks to Maternal and Fetal Health

As global temperatures continue to rise, the health implications extend beyond heat-related illnesses, increasingly affecting vulnerable populations, including pregnant individuals. Emerging research highlights the significant risks that extreme heat poses to both expectant mothers and their unborn children, emphasizing the…

Aayushi Gour
May 16, 2025
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