Vivek Saini

Joined: September 24, 2024
Articles: 320

Indian Monsoon, News

Northeast India Faces Widespread Devastation as Monsoon Floods and Landslides Claim Lives

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides across several northeastern states of India. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim are grappling with the devastating effects as lakhs of people face displacement and significant damage to infrastructure…

News, Pollution

Chemical Concerns: Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Popular Beers

A recent study has revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” in the majority of sampled beers across the United States. These findings raise questions about the purity of a beverage enjoyed…

Climate Change Impact, News

From Floods to Dry Spells: Europe’s Weather Breaks the Seasonal Norm

Spring 2025 has unfolded across Europe with an unsettling twist. While southern countries, such as Spain and Italy, have been drenched in hefty rainfall, northern Europe, including the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, has experienced rainfall shortages not seen in…

Vivek Saini
May 30, 2025
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Air Pollution, News

Dieselgate Fallout: Illegal Emissions Linked to 16,000 UK Deaths, Study Finds

A recent study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that excessive pollution from diesel vehicles equipped with illegal defeat devices has resulted in approximately 16,000 premature deaths and 30,000 cases of childhood asthma…

Fact Check, Global Warming

Viral Tweet Misrepresents Climate Science on CO2 and Global Warming

A viral tweet by Peter Clack, a frequent critic of climate science, claims that human contributions to greenhouse gases are negligible, possibly as low as 0.28%, and that the concept of greenhouse gases itself is questionable. He further argues that…

Heat Wave, News

Too Hot to Ignore: 71% of Indians Faced Dangerous Heat Last Year

India is reeling under a rising climate emergency, with over 71% of its population exposed to severe heatwaves in just the past 12 months, according to a new nationwide survey by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and CVoter.…

Vivek Saini
May 26, 2025
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Environment, News

India Lost Over 18,000 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024, Data Shows

India experienced a significant environmental setback in 2024, losing approximately 18,200 hectares of irreplaceable primary forest, according to the latest data from Global Forest Watch (GFW). These forests, often centuries old, play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, regulating climate,…

Vivek Saini
May 23, 2025

Climate Finance, Feature

Nature’s Frontline Defenders Are Being Left Out, Where’s the Money?

Despite being the most dedicated guardians of Earth’s biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) are consistently sidelined in global conservation financing. These communities manage vast tracts of forests, wetlands, and grasslands, yet they receive only a tiny fraction of…

Vivek Saini
May 23, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Lifetime Climate Risks Projected to Rise Sharply for Children Born in the 2020s

Children born today will grow up in a world fundamentally shaped by the climate crisis. From searing heatwaves to food insecurity and natural disasters, their lives will be marked by challenges older generations have rarely faced at such scale or…

Vivek Saini
May 20, 2025
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Air Pollution, News

Low Emission Zones Prove Effective in Cutting Pollution and Improving Public Health

Low-emission zones (LEZs) are making a noticeable difference in urban air quality and public health. Recent studies from Belgium and the UK have found measurable drops in pollution levels and notable shifts in public health outcomes, from fewer sick days…

Vivek Saini
May 19, 2025