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Manjori Borkotoky

Joined: June 22, 2022
Articles: 139

Climate Change Impact, Feature

The Overlooked Economic Toll of Climate Change: Study Exposes Critical Flaws in Conventional Models

For decades, climate change has been recognized as an existential threat to ecosystems and human societies. Yet its potential economic consequences have remained shrouded in uncertainty, with traditional models projecting only modest impacts on global GDP. This perceived buffer has…

Climate Change, Explainer

Cracking Climate Science’s Biggest Puzzle: The Southern Ocean’s 30-Year Cooling Mystery Explained

As Earth’s most powerful climate moderator, the Southern Ocean performs a vital balancing act – swallowing massive quantities of heat and CO₂ that would otherwise accelerate global warming. But this critical region has been hiding a troubling secret from climate…

Biodiversity, Feature

Climate Change may reshape Gharial habitat distribution in India: Study

A new study has highlighted how climate change could reshape the habitat distribution of the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) in India. Using an ensemble species distribution model (SDM), researchers found that under future climate scenarios, suitable habitats for gharials…

GreenHouse Gas Emissions, News

Could Space Become Unusable? Scientists Warn of a Looming Orbital Crisis

The growing presence of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Earth’s atmosphere is not just a terrestrial concern; new research suggests it significantly affects the sustainability of satellite operations in low Earth orbit (LEO). A recent study published in Nature Sustainability reveals…

Manjori Borkotoky
March 12, 2025

Biodiversity, Feature

Study Highlights Alarming Habitat Loss for Endemic Flying Squirrels in Arunachal Pradesh

A recent study published in the journal Biology explores the impact of climate change on two lesser-known species of giant flying squirrels— the Mishmi giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis) and the Mechuka giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mechukaensis)—found exclusively in Arunachal…

Environment, News

CAMPA Funds Misuse in India: A Repeated Pattern of Diversion and Ineffectiveness

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds, designed to offset deforestation and enhance green cover in India, have repeatedly come under scrutiny for misuse and diversion. The recent findings from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India…

Manjori Borkotoky
March 8, 2025

Environmental Policies, Feature

No Fuel for 15-Year-Old Vehicles in Delhi: A Necessary Step or an Arbitrary Move?

Starting March 31, 2025, vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi and parts of NCR will be ‘denied fuel at petrol pumps’ as part of a stricter crackdown on air pollution. This decision, announced by the new Delhi Environment Minister…

Climate Goals, Feature

Global Climate Efforts at Risk as Trump Administration Stalls US Role in IPCC Report

In what seems to be a major blow to the global fight against climate change, the Trump administration’s recent actions involving barring US scientists from attending an important climate meeting in China have reportedly brought significant uncertainty into the work…

Climate Goals, News

India to submit first-ever Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) to UN soon

India is poised to take a significant step in its climate action journey by submitting its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This report, part of India’s commitment as a signatory…

Manjori Borkotoky
February 18, 2025

Carbon Budget, Environment, Feature

Manufacturing Shift from China to India: A Climate Trade-Off?

As global manufacturing increasingly shifts from China to India, driven by various factors like rising labor costs, geopolitical tensions, and industrial policies like “Make in India,” a new study warns of its unintended consequences. While the shift may bolster India’s…