Aayushi Gour

Joined: September 25, 2024
Articles: 238

Climate Change Impact, News

UK Puffins in Peril as Winter Storms Spark Fears of Major Seabird ‘Wreck’

Britain’s coastline has become a grim sight this winter. Conservation groups report hundreds of dead and weakened seabirds washing ashore after a succession of powerful Atlantic storms. Puffins, guillemots and razorbills are among the species most visibly affected, prompting fears…

Aayushi Gour
February 25, 2026

Biodiversity, News

Underwater Hope: India’s Thriving Reef Amid Global Coral Loss

At a time when coral reefs worldwide are experiencing severe stress from rising ocean temperatures, a remarkable discovery in the waters of Lakshadweep has offered a rare moment of optimism. Marine researchers have identified a flourishing coral reef near Kalpeni…

Aayushi Gour
February 23, 2026

Climate Goals, Feature

After Scotland’s Ban, Should India Rethink Plastic Wet Wipes?

In a major environmental policy shift, the Scottish Government has announced that the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across Scotland under new regulations aimed at cutting pollution and protecting waterways. Scotland’s decision, part of…

Aayushi Gour
February 21, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change and the Wildfire Emergency in Chile and Argentina: A Warning From a Warming Planet

The summer wildfire season of 2026 left deep scars across Chile and Argentina, as massive blazes swept through forests, towns, and protected landscapes. Thousands of families were displaced, homes were reduced to ash, and ancient ecosystems were pushed to the…

Aayushi Gour
February 16, 2026

Biodiversity, News

Signs of Recovery: Odisha Records Highest Dolphin Count in Half a Decade

Odisha’s coastline and inland water bodies are emerging as a stronghold for marine biodiversity, with the latest dolphin census recording 765 dolphins across six species. The findings mark the highest population estimate in the past five years, signalling cautious optimism…

Aayushi Gour
February 13, 2026

Climate Change, Feature

Making Polluters Pay: Inside the UN’s Push to Fund Climate Loss and Damage Through Global Taxes

The United Nations is considering a groundbreaking proposal that could fundamentally change how the world pays for climate damage. Under a draft framework being negotiated at the UN, fossil fuel companies and the world’s wealthiest individuals could be taxed to…

Aayushi Gour
February 7, 2026

Carbon Capture, Explainer

India’s ₹20,000-Crore Carbon Bet: Why CCUS Has Entered the Heart of Climate Policy

In a budget often dominated by subsidies and sectoral arithmetic, the Union Budget 2026-27 made an unmistakably strategic climate bet. By committing ₹20,000 crore over five years to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), the government signalled that India’s decarbonisation…

Aayushi Gour
February 3, 2026

Fact Check, Global Warming

Fact Check: Do Solar Changes and Not CO₂ Explain Modern Climate Warming?

A viral X post claims that climate change is driven primarily by the Sun and natural cycles, not human carbon dioxide emissions. The widely shared video by astrophysicist Willy Soon makes several such assertions, arguing that solar variability, data manipulation,…

Aayushi Gour
January 31, 2026

Climate Change Impact, Listicles

Economic Toll of the Climate Crisis: 10 Countries Facing the Biggest Climate-Related Losses

The latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 published by the German environmental and development organisation Germanwatch highlights a stark reality: climate change isn’t just a future threat, it is already inflicting profound economic damage across the globe. Between 1995 and…

Aayushi Gour
January 27, 2026

Climate Change Impact, News

Tender Coconut Crisis in Pollachi–Anaimalai: Yields Crash, Exports Shrink

The tender coconut sector in Tamil Nadu’s Pollachi and Anaimalai region, a key supplier of fresh coconuts within India and abroad, is facing an unexpected downturn. In the span of just one month, tender coconut yields have fallen by nearly…

Aayushi Gour
January 23, 2026