Vivek Saini

Joined: September 24, 2024
Articles: 320

Environment, News

SC vs. Telangana Govt: The Legal Battle Over Kancha Gachibowli’s Green Cover

The Supreme Court of India has ordered an immediate halt to tree felling activities in Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad, in response to mounting concerns over the environmental impact of the Telangana government’s proposed land auction. The court’s decision, issued on April…

Vivek Saini
April 4, 2025

Air Pollution, News

Delhi’s Air Pollution Nightmare: 1,195 Hazardous Days in 5 Years

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed a grim reality about Delhi’s air pollution crisis. Between 2018 and 2023, the national capital recorded ‘poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality on 56% of the days, amounting to 1,195…

Vivek Saini
April 3, 2025
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Climate Goals, News

WHO Calls for Urgent Action as 50 Nations Pledge to Cut Air Pollution Deaths

Air pollution remains one of the world’s biggest public health threats, contributing to millions of premature deaths each year. Recognising the urgent need for action, more than 50 countries have committed to reducing the health impacts of air pollution by…

Vivek Saini
April 2, 2025

Climate Denial, Fact Check

Debunking the Climate Deniers: Why Net Zero Is Based on Science, Not Politics

A viral claim on X argues that Net Zero policies are not about climate change but are a broader attack on Western society. The post also asserts that climate science is collapsing and carbon dioxide (CO2) is too insignificant to…

Vivek Saini
March 31, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Decades of Progress at Risk: Acid Rain Threat Returns as US Regulations Weaken

Acid rain, previously a full-blown environmental disaster in North America, will likely make a comeback due to recent rollbacks in anti-pollution policies. Gene Likens, the researcher who discovered acid rain during the 1960s, fears that diminished environmental policies will reverse…

Vivek Saini
March 31, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

South Korea’s Worst Wildfires in History Leave Trail of Destruction

Wildfires have spread across parts of southeastern South Korea, leading to the loss of at least 18 lives and injuries to nearly 20 people. Over 27,000 residents have been evacuated as the fires have destroyed over 17,000 hectares of forest…

Vivek Saini
March 27, 2025

Feature, Microplastics

Toxic Harvest: How Microplastics Are Threatening Global Food Supplies

Once considered an issue confined to oceans, microplastics have now emerged as a direct threat to global food production. These tiny plastic particles contaminate agricultural soil and water systems, with new research showing they can reduce crop yields and disrupt…

Vivek Saini
March 25, 2025

Climate Change Impact, News

Australia’s Coral Reefs Suffer Record Heat Stress Amid Rising Global Temperatures

Australia’s two world heritage-listed reefs, the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef, are experiencing simultaneous coral bleaching events, marking a profound and distressing moment for marine scientists and conservationists alike. Teams of scientists have been tracking the rapid spread of…

Vivek Saini
March 24, 2025
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News, Pollution

Trump’s EPA Targets Clean Air and Water Rules in Deregulation Push

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), now led by Trump-aligned administrator Lee Zeldin, is moving forward with a plan to dismantle 31 federal pollution rules. According to the EPA’s assessments, these regulations, long credited with reducing air and water pollution…

Vivek Saini
March 21, 2025
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Climate Change Impact, News

More Than 150 Climate Disasters Hit in 2024: UN Warns of Growing Crisis

In a warning aimed at global leaders and citizens alike, the United Nations has revealed that 2024 saw an alarming escalation in climate-related disasters, with more than 150 significant events recorded worldwide. The new data confirms that the world is…

Vivek Saini
March 19, 2025
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