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Category Feature

Air Pollution, Feature

Hidden in Plain Sight: The threat of Ground-Level Ozone in Indian Metropolises

By Vivek Saini India’s urban centers face an escalating threat from ground-level ozone, a formidable air pollutant that significantly impacts the environment and public health. Unlike the protective ozone layer in the stratosphere, ground-level ozone forms close to the earth’s…

CFC India
August 15, 2024

Climate Change Impact, Feature

How Climate Change is fuelling the rise of Dengue: A looming global health crisis

By Aayushi Sharma Climate change, characterized by rising global temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, is not only a significant environmental concern but also a major public health threat. One of the less obvious but…

CFC India
August 15, 2024

Feature, Microplastics

Alarming Study Reveals Microplastics in Indian Salt and Sugar, Urgent Research and Policy Action Needed

A study published on Tuesday has revealed that all salt and sugar brands in India, whether large or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics. The study, titled “Microplastics in Salt and Sugar,” was conducted by the environmental research organization Toxics…

CFC India
August 14, 2024

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 Impact, Feature

North East India Facing Severe Climate Change Consequences: IMD Chief

By Aayushi Sharma Climate change is having a significant effect on all natural ecosystems, but studies have found that the impacts are going to be far greater on the already-stressed ecosystems of the Eastern Himalayas. The Northeast region of India…

CFC India
August 13, 2024

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 Impact, Feature

Snowless Slopes: How Climate Change is reshaping Himachal Pradesh

By Vivek Saini Himachal Pradesh, a picturesque state in the Indian Himalayas, is renowned for its snowy winters and breathtaking landscapes. However, recent climatic shifts have cast a shadow over this winter wonderland, leading to significant reductions in snowfall. These…

CFC India
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 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