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Budget 2024: How the Modi Government 3.0 has set foot in the agriculture sector by unveiling 1.52 Lakh Crore Agriculture Budget

India's fiscal budget for 2024-2025, as presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 23rd July, focuses on four significant sections

Climate Change Mitigation: Tracking Green Budget Allocations

The Union Budget 2024 is predicted to be a watershed moment for India’s green economy. As the country stands at a crucial juncture in its

Rainbow Washing or Allyship: Brands and Their Campaigns During Pride Month

Every year, the month of June is marked by the colourful embrace of the queer community that celebrates how far the LGBTQ+ community has

Coca-Cola Crushes Its Logo in New ‘Recycle Me’ Campaign

In a landscape where environment-friendly practices are increasingly imperative, consumers are more conscious of the impact of their

BATTLING CLIMATE CHANGE IN KERALA

Kerala, with its diverse geography, has faced the full wrath of climate change and the challenges that come with it. The Kerala State

PCMC'S WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT: TURNING TRASH INTO POWER, BUT CONCERNS REMAIN

The first of its kind in the state of Maharashtra, the newly inaugurated waste-to-energy (WTE) plant stands tall on the Pune-Nashik

ECOKAARI’S CREATIVE SOLUTION TO PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT

Ecokaari, a Pune-based startup founded by Nandan Bhatt, decided to do its bit in conserving the environment by making the best of plastic

100 TREES FOR EVERY CHILDBIRTH: SIKKIM’S UNIQUE INITIATIVE

The Himalayan state of Sikkim has come up with a unique initiative to make the state greener. The state government announced a new scheme

CLIMATE CHANGE, FAULTY INFRA: DECODING THE 2023 NORTH INDIA FLOODS

The devastating floods in North India that began on 24 June 2023 have claimed the lives of hundreds of people, with dozens earlier reported

BEHIND PUNE’S SUCCESSFUL WASTE MANAGEMENT, A DECENTRALISED MODEL & A COOPERATIVE

With recognition from countries like the USA and Australia, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)-Swach collaboration waste management model

'ILLOGICAL': PROPOSED TREE FELLING FOR PUNE RIVER PROJECT DRAWS IRE

Is the destruction of Pune’s green ecosystem justified by the proposed benefits of the River Front Development project being undertaken

PROVIDING VALUE TO WASTE

12.3 billion – that's the number of used sanitary pads dumped in landfills in India each year. Each of these non-organic sanitary pads,

PUNE'S ROOFTOP SOLAR PROJECT SHOWS THE WAY FORWARD

With a commitment to a greener future, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has adopted various programs to

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS NOT ENOUGH: RESEARCHERS PUSH VEGAN DIET AS MEANS TO SAVE ENVIRONMENT

A study conducted by a group of researchers published on Nature Food, titled ‘Vegans, vegetarians, fish-eaters and meat-eaters in the UK

PUNE GREEN COVER: PMC REPORT RAISES CONCERN FOR CITY

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recently released the Pune Environment Status Report (ESR) for 2022-2023, highlighting a concern

‘CHEETAH PROJECT CHALLENGES STILL NEED TO BE ADDRESSED’: EXPERT

India has welcomed 20 cheetahs to Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, with 12 of them from South Africa and eight from Namibia. However,

CO2+WATER FROM AIR FUEL FUTURE AIRPLANES!

Scientists have now found a way to fuel airplanes by using carbon dioxide and water absorbed from the air. This is a major development for

ON GROWTH PATH, STEEL INDUSTRY RAISES ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

The iron and steel industry is a key industry in India. According to a March 2022 Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) report, India was

INDIA’S PACKAGING INDUSTRY IS GROWING - BUT AT WHAT COST?

There’s one industry that occupies a significant place in the Indian economy, but it’s not associated with a product or service we

AIR POLLUTION HAS AFFECTED 84.5 PERCENT OF DELHI’S POPULATION

Delhi, India’s capital, has become the hub of India’s highly polluted cities. Delhi has faced issues such as excess population,

SPAWNING CORAL BABIES AT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

After decades of destruction and decay, a new conservation method may be a sign of hope for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A year after

HOW STUBBLE BURNING IS CHOKING DELHI TO DEATH

Stubble burning has emerged as a recurring conundrum in North India, as the severe air pollution caused by burning of crop residue in

THE UNOBTRUSIVITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Lately, whenever we talk of climate change, a picture of Greta Thunberg talking to us about the imminent nature of the threat we face.

THE LOOMING THREAT OF A CLIMATE INDUCED MIGRATION CRISIS IN INDIA

As extreme weather events are on a rise in India, ranging from droughts and floods to heatwaves and hailstorms, climate migration is being

COULD OUR ‘LAST BEST CHANCE’ END UP BEING THE NEXT FAILURE?

With the COP26 climate conference at Glasgow coming up in less than a week, the world is gearing up for some major discourse around climate

INDIA AIMS FOR 175GW OF SOLAR ENERGY BY 2022

The geographical location of India is suitable for converting solar energy into diff erent forms. Every part of the country receives plenty

HOW CORAL REEFS ARE DYING A SLOW DEATH

Our planet is beautiful. Mountains capped with pristine white snow, flanked by deep blue oceans of vast unknown treasures, teeming with

CLIMATE CHANGE IS CAUSING ALBATROSSES TO ‘DIVORCE’

A study by New Zealand’s Royal Society has found evidence of the effect of climate change on the longevity of relationships among

ENVIRONMENT DAMAGE - THE PRICE WE PAY FOR CHEAP ‘FAST FASHION’

Brands like Zara, Forever 21, UNIQLO and H&M are widely popular and are known for their cheap and fashionable clothing. But the cost of

HOW GLOBAL WARMING IS AFFECTING THE SUNDARBANS

The Sundarbans are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and charming forests in India and Bangladesh and they are an eye-catching tourist

UNPREDICTABLE RAINS - THE FALLOUT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

India is a physically and geographically blessed nation. The country is surrounded by water from all three sides to the south, snow-clad

IMPROVING AIR QUALITY WILL REQUIRE STRICTER LAWS

It is that time of the year when the capital city is choked by polluted air. The festive season, stubble burning, and less rainfall have

OUR TRYST WITH VIRUSES IS FAR FROM OVER

The Covid-19 pandemic shook the world in ways one never imagined. From a global health crisis to crippled economies - the pandemic resulted

HURRICANE IDA UNLEASHED ENVIRONMENTAL DEVASTATION

On the 26th of August 2021, the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, United States was hit by Hurricane Ida. It was classified as a Category 4 storm

HOW UNPLANNED PLANTATION HARMS THE ENVIRONMENT

Climate change has become a huge issue. Not only is it a risk to humans, but it also threatens the lives of the various species of animals

HOW GM SEEDS SHACKLES FARMERS TO SEED COMPANIES

Agriculture gets ignored in the daily rigmarole of news coverage. Two important developments related to farming sent distress signals to

A ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE - POSSIBLE IN INDIA?

A trend has been slowly picking up pace in the past couple of years in India, and unlike most fads that usually encourage consumerism (like

PLANT-BASED MEAT - THE INDIAN POTENTIAL

Non-vegetarians in India wouldn’t have ever imag- ined that the experience of eating meat could be even nearly simulated with a healthier

DEAD WHILE YOUNG; THE TRAGEDY OF BEING A TREE

While we live with trees, they are blessed to outlive us sometimes. Large and magnificent trees are the symbolic representation of great

CLIMATE CHANGE AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

Climate change’s most devastating effects will reach the people dwelling in nature first — indigenous people. Even a half degree

THE MULLAPERIYAR DAM: DANGEROUSLY OBSOLETE?

With the recent United Nations report from the Institute for Water, Environment and Health, the current conversation around the dangers

CLOTH SHEETS ARE KEEPING GLACIERS FROM MELTING

Global warming has resulted in the rapid melting of the world’s ice sheets. This in turn is causing an irreversible rise in sea levels,

SUSTAINABILITY AND FASHION: IS THRIFTING BENEFITTING US ALL?

From Sarojini in Delhi to Chor Bazaar in Mumbai, there are a growing number of flea markets in India, and in between is a new blooming

LA PALMA: THE BLAZING INFERNO

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, a Spanish island, came to life after 50 years of dormancy on 19 September. Ash filled the sky, and

PUNE'S ROAD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IRK ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Is demolishing this Vetal Hill necessary for a short- term&traffic congestion solution? The Pune Municipal Corporations three proposed

INDIAN VEGANISM: A MYTH

India is one of the largest nations in terms of vegetarian food consumption, with approximately 23-37% of its population identifying as

CORPORATIONS AND NET-ZERO: THE PROBLEM WITH PROMISES

A 2021 report by the UK-based Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and Oxford Net Zero stated that over one in five of the world’s 2,000

REFREEZING COULD OFFER A SOLUTION TO MELTING ICE

Under the effects of global warming, glaciers are changing quickly and significantly. Glacier shrinking has a profound impact on

IS CLOUD SEEDING A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE?

Earlier this year, China’s Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian announced the ministry’s plans to induce rainfall in agricultural regions

THE CASE FOR CLIMATE REPARATIONS

Since the beginning of the industrial age, North America and Europe alone have contributed to about 62% of global carbon emissions. India,

A LEOPARD SIGHTING IN BELGAUM BETRAYS DISRUPTED WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

On 5 August 2022, a wild leopard made its way into the city of Belgaum, Karnataka. It was spotted near Hanuman Nagar Circle, where it

DAHANU, A VULNERABLE COASTAL REGION NEAR MUMBAI, UNDER ATTACK

Dahanu is recognized as the “region’s fruit and food bowl,” and the bulk of the people are either in farming or fishing. Along with

MANGROVES IN KERALA: A LOSING BATTLE

Mangrove forests are one of the world’s most productive ecosystems. They shield the coastlines from surges and waves, binding the coastal

HOW ARE PASTORAL COMMUNITIES COPING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE?

For centuries Pastoralist communities have been involved in rearing livestock and sustaining the ecosystem. They thrive in rangelands or

YULU – THE BIKE FOR MANY REASONS

The Bangalore-based bike-sharing platform Yulu has been introduced as a solution to pollution and traffic congestion. However, students in

A HERITAGE SITE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

Few people would know, and even fewer would believe that right in the middle of Pune city, on one side of its busiest roads, exists an

A SMALL LITTLE STORE THAT SELLS FRIENDS AND COMPANIONS

Farmaaish Lane near SCMC is a hub of eateries and restaurants – from street food to snacks to a la carte fine dining. However, there is

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAN: WHY IT FAILED IN INDIA

The Central Pollution Control Board issued a public notice dated 4 February 2022, notifying the ban on the manufacturing, sale, purchase

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: WHERE DOES INDIA STAND?

In a country like India, where globalisation is increasing, Solid Waste Management (SWM) has posed a significant threat with more than

CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS INDIA’S FOOD SECURITY

The vulnerability to food security has been spiked by unseasonable winter rains and summer heatwaves. On 13 May 2022, India announced a

STUBBLE BURNING: OPTIONS THERE, NO IMPLEMENTATION

Efficient substitiutes for stubble burning are available, and policies have been formulated, but the cases of stubble burning still

WELCOME BACK CHEETAHS!

Cheetahs welcomed in India by PM Modi in September 2022, quarantined for health checkups. No one is a stranger to the big news about

INDIA’S AMBITIOUS CHEETAH PROJECT: SHORTCOMINGS AND CRITICISMS

The Cheetah Project has been applauded by many, but also criticised by some. Here’s why. The first year of India’s independence saw

ROAD PATCHED UP, AND DUG UP AGAIN!

Just days after The Chronicle reported about the bad road in Sakore Nagar lane 8, the worst part of the road was patched up. This provided

CLEAN-UP INITIATIVE: THE PUNE PLOGGERS

Plogging is a Swedish term for picking up litter while jogging, a new effort in environmental conservation. Pune Ploggers was founded by

URBAN FORESTRY IS A VIABLE OPTION?

A Pune-based organization aims to make the city the first Urban Forest of India but can such a model withstand climate change? The

CITY CHOKES AS GOVERNMENT CHOOSES TO SNOOZE

Clear blue skies, pleasant weather and clean air – these have been some of the terms used to describe the city of Pune in Maharashtra

PUNE REALLY A SMART CITY?

To preserve its natural resources the city will need to control its construction waste disposal. Basking in its flawless geographical

DESPITE PROTESTS, PUNE MAY LOSE ONE LAST GREEN SPACE

To ease congestion in India’s fourth most traffic-congested city, the Pune Municipal Corporation has planned three road development

SHE LIVES IN THE HEART OF THE CITY TOTALLY WITHOUT ELECTRICITY!

Amidst the chirping birds and the morning hustle-bustle of life in Budhwar Peth of Pune,79 - year - old steps out of her small house to

AFTER G20 FACELIFT, IT’S BACK TO GRIME AND GARBAGE

After the new year began for Pune with an extensive city-wide beautification drive, the city is back to normal with dug-up roads, garbage,

DISTRESSED ANIMAL? HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Viman community has observed injured stray animals along the side- walk of New Airport Road over the last few months. However,

VIMAN NAGAR RUNS ON MOMOS

The sun is just beginning to set, and the air is heavy and laced with the smell of hot tea and cigarettes. As a gentleman pours tea into

THIS VN COUPLE IS A MESSIAH FOR STRAYS

Despite facing backlash from the people of their society and sometimes even the police, they continue to do this because of their love for

VNWC - EMPOWERING WOMEN, MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Just like every drop of water makes up the ocean, every small effort contributes towards great change. It is only the implementation which

NEARLY 300 SPECIES OF PLANTS, ALL THRIVING ON SEWAGE WATER

Amidst a prudently planned park, fairly green, there is a pond that stinks, but it sustains too. Viman Nagar’s Udaan Biodiversity Park

A CHARITY STORE THAT IS SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT

Metal straws, segregated waste, and cloth bags, everyone has a different way of doing their part in protecting the environment on a

VIMAN NAGAR FOOTPATHS: GOOD, BAD AND UGLY

The sidewalks in Viman Nagar are paved with good intentions by the civic body. But good intentions alone are not enough for their