Manjori Borkotoky

Joined: June 22, 2022
Articles: 115

Conservation, Feature

Over 50% of India’s rare ‘Erra Matti Dibbalu’ sand dunes destroyed: Former Bureaucrat urges MoEFCC action

Destruction of Erra Matti Dibbalu sand dunes in India, highlighting environmental degradation and urgent need for conservation.

In a significant development, EAS Sarma, former secretary to the Government of India, has written to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) alleging that 50-60% of the GSI-notified “Geo-Heritage Park”, of Erra Matti Dibbalu (EMD) have been…

Climate Change, News

Scientists discover India’s first Methane-Eating Bacteria, potential breakthrough in tackling Climate challenges

A team of scientists from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) led by Monali Rahalkar, have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying India’s first indigenous methane eating bacteria—known as methanotrophs. These natural agents, which thrive in environments where both methane and oxygen…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

84% of Indian Districts Experiencing Extreme Heat, 70% Also Witnessing Erratic Rainfall: Study

A new study has found that 84% of Indian districts are extreme heatwave hotspots, with 70% also experiencing erratic rainfall, creating a dangerous combination of high heat and intense humidity during monsoon months. The report, titled “Managing Monsoons in a…

Manjori Borkotoky
August 8, 2024

Climate Change, Feature

Unprecedented Guwahati floods | Climate change or unplanned urban development?

Flash floods in Guwahati, Assam, are a recurring issue. However, the events of the afternoon of August 5, 2024, were unprecedented in the city’s history of monsoon-induced flooding. The heavy downpour led to massive waterlogging, causing arterial roads to be…

Manjori Borkotoky
August 7, 2024

Climate Change, News

Yale Climate Opinion maps uncover regional variations in India’s climate change perceptions

India is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. As a key player in global climate negotiations, India has implemented various national and state-level policies to improve energy efficiency, develop clean energy, and prepare for climate impacts. About 33 states and…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Wayanad landslides: India wakes up to realities of climate change beyond the heatwaves?

On July 30, 2024, multiple massive landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains struck villages such as Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Meppadi of Wayanad in Kerala. Over 340 people have been confirmed dead, with hundreds more injured or missing. The landslides obliterated…

Feature, Indian Monsoon

India Faces Record-Breaking Monsoon, Heavy Rains Predicted Across Multiple States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rains over Bihar, Jharkhand, Parts of West Bengal and the North Eastern states till next Tuesday. The predictions say extremely heavy rains (more than 204.5 mm) will be experienced in Bihar, Jharkhand,…

Manjori Borkotoky
August 2, 2024

Feature, Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuel exploration threatens Assam’s National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

As global temperatures reach record highs and human-induced climate change becomes undeniably tangible, it’s ironic that Assam, an Indian state, faces increasing threats to its National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Forest Reserves due to fossil fuel exploration. Recent reports have…

Climate Change, News

NASA visualisation tracks CO2 movement, highlights Climate Change dynamics

NASA has introduced a new high-resolution model that visualises the global movement of carbon dioxide, including over India, offering unprecedented insights into the behaviour of this crucial greenhouse gas. Created by NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio using the Goddard Earth Observing…

Climate Change Impact, News

Climate Change amplifies threats to global forests, FAO report urges urgent innovation for sustainability

A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reveals that climate change is increasing the vulnerability of global forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests. The report, “The State of the World’s Forests 2024:…

Manjori Borkotoky
July 24, 2024