CFC India

Joined: October 19, 2022
Articles: 271

Conservation, Feature

NGT’s Intervention Raises Hope for Kaziranga Activists Opposing Hotel Projects

By Vivek Saini Kaziranga National Park, a unique sanctuary renowned for its thriving populations of one-horned rhinoceroses and other endangered species, has long stood as a symbol of India’s conservation efforts. Its success in maintaining a delicate balance between preserving…

CFC India
September 2, 2024

Natural Disasters, News

Tripura Declared Natural Calamity Zone Amid Devastating Floods

By Aayushi Sharma The Tripura government has declared the entire state a natural calamity-affected area following severe floods that led to significant loss of life and extensive property damage, on Thursday. The state has been reeling under unprecedented floods that…

CFC India
August 30, 2024

Feature, Pollution

Beneath the Surface: How Soil Mercury is Fueling a Climate Crisis

By Vivek Saini In recent years, the link between mercury pollution and climate change has garnered increasing attention, with new research shedding light on how soil mercury contributes to global warming. Traditionally viewed as a toxic contaminant primarily affecting aquatic…

CFC India
August 29, 2024

Natural Disasters, News

India continues to witness extreme weather, Gujarat floods kill 16

By Vivek Saini Severe flooding has engulfed the Indian state of Gujarat, resulting in widespread devastation and considerable loss of life. As of August 28, 2024, the death toll has risen to 16, and over 23000 people have been evacuated…

CFC India
August 28, 2024
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Feature, Human-Animal conflict

Climate crisis leading to frequent, deadly human-polar bear encounters?

By Aayushi Sharma Recently, a tragic incident unfolded at a remote radar site on Brevoort Island, Nunavut, when two polar bears fatally attacked an employee. The unnamed worker was part of Nasittuq Corporation, which operates several Arctic radar sites for…

CFC India
August 27, 2024
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News, Pollution

Punjab’s water crisis: Protestors pressure government to address Sutlej river pollution

By Vivek Saini In northern India, a powerful grassroots movement called “Kale Pani da Morcha” is gaining momentum as a collective voice against the decades-long toxic pollution of the Sutlej River and its tributary, the Budha Nala. This movement unites…

CFC India
August 26, 2024

Microplastics, News

FSSAI Steps Up: Ensuring Food Safety Amid Microplastic Concerns

By Vivek Saini The escalating threat of microplastic contamination in food has spurred immediate action from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). With mounting concerns over the potential health risks posed by these minuscule particles, FSSAI has…

CFC India
August 24, 2024

Conservation, News

Rare White-Bellied Heron breeding recorded in Namdapha National Park

By Vivek Saini In a significant breakthrough for wildlife conservation, Namdapha National Park (NNP) in Arunachal Pradesh has recorded the breeding of the critically endangered White-Bellied Heron. This rare event underscores the importance of ongoing conservation efforts in one of…

CFC India
August 22, 2024

Climate Change Impact, Feature

July 2024 marked end of record heat streak, but climate crisis persists

By Aayushi Sharma In a notable shift from a record-setting trend, July 2024 saw a slight dip in average global temperatures compared to the same month in 2023, as announced by the European climate agency Copernicus. This break from a…

CFC India
August 21, 2024

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change exacerbates Mental Health Risks in South-East Asia: WHO

By Aayushi Sharma The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on member countries in the Southeast Asia Region to strengthen their mental health systems in response to the growing impact of climate change on mental health and psychosocial well-being. This…

CFC India
August 21, 2024