Vivek Saini

Joined: September 24, 2024
Articles: 295

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Rising Heat, Rising Risk, UN Report Says Asia Pacific Enters a New Era of Climate Threats

Asia and the Pacific are entering a period where rising temperatures are shaping a new disaster landscape. According to the UN ESCAP Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2025, extreme heat is now driving the fastest-growing climate hazards in the region. Heatwaves…

Vivek Saini
December 1, 2025
2 Comments

Climate Change Impact, News

Heatwave Leaves Ningaloo Reef Reeling as Two Thirds of Corals Die

A severe marine heatwave has delivered a heavy blow to Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, one of the country’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. New surveys by researchers from Curtin University reveal that nearly two thirds of the corals examined…

Vivek Saini
November 26, 2025
735 Comments

Environment, News

Hirakud Dam Tourism Push Sparks Debate Over Ecology and Safety

The Odisha government’s new plan to transform the Hirakud Dam region into a major tourism destination has prompted growing discussions around environmental protection and structural safety of the dam. The proposal seeks to introduce cruise tourism, floating hotels, themed entertainment…

Vivek Saini
November 24, 2025

Climate Change, News

Climate Concern Falls in Wealthy Nations as Worry Rises Across Turkey, Brazil and India

Public worry about climate change is shifting in unexpected ways around the world. A new international survey by non-partisan thinktank Pew Research Centre shows that concern is falling in many high-income countries, even as people in several middle-income nations report…

Vivek Saini
November 20, 2025
254 Comments

News, Renewable Energy

Rapid Solar Boom Redefining How India Generates and Manages Power

India is in the middle of a major shift in how it generates electricity as solar installations continue to rise at a pace that has surprised even power sector planners. Large-scale projects, policy-driven incentives and competitive prices have pushed solar…

Vivek Saini
November 19, 2025
219 Comments

Climate Change Impact, News

Iran Turns to Cloud Seeding as the Country Faces Its Driest Fall in Five Decades

Iran is experiencing one of the most challenging autumn seasons in recent memory, with rainfall levels plunging well below normal for this time of year. The country’s meteorological authorities say this fall is the driest in fifty years, placing immense…

Vivek Saini
November 17, 2025
250 Comments

Environment, Feature

The Carbon Collapse: Inside India’s Rapidly Declining Soil Health

India’s agricultural soils are entering a period of deep stress. A major ICAR-coordinated study covering the years 2017 to 2023 has revealed that soil organic carbon, a core indicator of soil health, is declining across large parts of the country.…

Vivek Saini
November 15, 2025
4 Comments

Air Pollution, News

Delhi’s AQI Near Severe Mark Again, Visibility Falling Across the City

The air in the national capital has once again taken a dangerous turn. In New Delhi, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained at levels that pose serious health risks, prompting authorities to enforce emergency pollution control measures. Despite efforts…

Vivek Saini
November 15, 2025
38 Comments

Emissions, News

Global Carbon Emissions Still Rising Despite Progress in 35 Countries

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are set to rise again in 2025, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report led by the Global Carbon Project. The findings show that while more countries are beginning to cut their carbon…

Vivek Saini
November 14, 2025
109 Comments

Fact Check, Ozone Layer

Scientists Dismiss Viral Claim That the Ozone Hole Is “Unchanged” Since 1989

A viral tweet shared on X by a user named J. Vinos stated that “The ozone hole is the 5th smallest since 1990 due to the weakness of this year’s Southern Polar Vortex. But the ozone hole is the same…

Vivek Saini
November 11, 2025