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Manjori Borkotoky

Joined: June 22, 2022
Articles: 220

Climate Change Impact, Explainer

The Quiet Comeback of Nipah: Climate Change, Spillovers and India’s Public Health Test

Every time the Nipah virus reappears in India, it triggers a familiar sequence of events: emergency health advisories, contact tracing, quarantines, and a renewed sense of unease. Unlike fast-spreading respiratory infections, Nipah does not explode into large outbreaks. Yet its…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 30, 2026

Climate Goals, Feature

Air Pollution as a Deterrent to Foreign Investment in India: Lessons from China’s Success

India’s rapid economic ascent has positioned it as a global powerhouse, yet a persistent environmental crisis threatens to undermine this progress. At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, Harvard economist and former IMF official Gita Gopinath delivered a…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 28, 2026

Climate Change, Feature

From Climate Exit to Fossil Expansion: Inside Trump’s Escalating Climate Rollback

If headlines could melt ice caps, the planet might be safer. But as 2026 unfolds, the United States under President Donald J. Trump is doing the opposite- withdrawing, dismantling, and doubling down on fossil fuels even as climate impacts intensify…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 27, 2026

Natural Disasters, News

India’s Unseasonal Blazes: Forest Fire Fight Intensifies Amid Carbon Balance Concerns

As winter wildfires scorch the fragile forests of Uttarakhand’s Yamuna Valley and the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, eastern India is racing to prevent a similar crisis. Odisha’s Baripada forest circle has announced an unprecedented plan to carve nearly 7,700 kilometres…

Manjori Borkotoky
January 19, 2026

Environment, News

Fire Destroys Thousands of Trees in Riverine Forest Created by Jadav Payeng’s Daughter

In a shocking setback for grassroots conservation efforts in Assam, a large area of the Molai Kathoni 2.0 riverine forest — a community-led reforestation project inspired by renowned environmentalist Jadav Payeng — was damaged by a suspected deliberate fire on…

News, Weather Pattern Changes

When the Sands Turn White: Saudi Arabia’s Snowfall Highlights Growing Climate Volatility

In a startling reminder of the growing volatility of global weather systems, parts of Saudi Arabia experienced rare snowfall, transforming desert dunes and rocky terrain into snow-covered landscapes. Images of white-coated sands in the Kingdom—one of the world’s hottest and…

Environment, News

Aravalli Under Threat: Campaign Gains Momentum as Legal Shift Could Strip 90% of Protections

The Save Aravalli campaign has erupted into a national environmental flashpoint after a recent Supreme Court ruling redefined what legally constitutes the Aravalli mountain range, triggering fears that large swathes of India’s oldest hills could lose long-standing protection. Conservationists, scientists…

Air Pollution, News

Delhi Chokes Again: Schools Go Online, Flights Disrupted as Pollution Turns Severe

Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply this week, pushing large parts of the capital into the severe category and triggering emergency responses across education, transport and governance. Thick smog enveloped the city, reducing visibility and forcing authorities to tighten restrictions under…

Manjori Borkotoky
December 15, 2025

Climate Goals, Feature

Ten Years of the Paris Agreement: What Has Changed and What Still Hasn’t

The Paris Agreement marks its tenth anniversary at a moment when climate change is no longer a distant problem but a lived reality for millions. When it was adopted in 2015, the treaty became the first global pact requiring every…

Manjori Borkotoky
December 12, 2025
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Climate Change, News

US Government Downplays Fossil Fuels’ Role in Climate Change, Eyes Promotion Under G20 Presidency

In a move drawing sharp criticism from climate scientists, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed references to fossil-fuel burning — widely accepted by experts as the main driver of modern global warming — from a prominent government web…