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This reluctant runner is on a 200-marathon journey to raise world’s water crisis awareness

'I was that kid in the corner that no one ever picked for their sports team. I couldn’t run, I couldn’t swim and I was horrible at bike riding,' she says.

Will an ‘early’ October Diwali ensure less air pollution? Data from past 5 years says no

Air quality in Delhi-NCR always ranges from 'very poor' to 'severe' post Diwali. Experts say how bad it gets will depend on firecracker/vehicle emissions and weather conditions.

‘Ecologically unsound, costly, distraction’: Conservationists slam India’s cheetah project

Eight conservationists from 5 countries write in journal Nature Ecology & Evolution that 'unscientific approach will lead to human-cheetah conflict, death of cheetahs or both'.

PM Modi & Antonio Guterres launch sustainable strategy Mission LiFE for pro-climate behaviour

The launch comes ahead of COP27 in Egypt next month. Modi said 'Mission LiFE' will strengthen the concept of a pro-people planet, changing the approach towards sustainability.

State bodies ‘ill equipped’ to handle air pollution in ‘most-polluted’ Gangetic plain, finds study

In assessment of 10 state-level bodies in Indo-Gangetic plain, think tank CPR has found them ill-equipped to manage air pollution. Lack of technical expertise also cited as factor.

One way Indian govt can remedy food crisis and boost production — vertical farms

These farms occupy buildings or shipping containers where they produce greater yields than traditional outdoor farming and use 70 to 95 per cent less water.

‘Global double emergency’: WWF highlights ‘devastating’ loss of biodiversity in new report

‘Living Planet Index’ says populations of wild birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles & fish have fallen by 69% since 1970s. Steepest biodiversity loss in Latin America & Caribbean.

India’s green energy firms join hands to develop carbon credit market

Adani Greens, EKI Energy Services and Hero Future Energies are some of the names that will aim to act as mediator between govt and industry and facilitate trade of carbon credits.

Climate change could jeopardise energy security if renewables not doubled by 2030, says UN body

World Meteorological Organization report says heatwaves, droughts & rising sea levels are putting existing energy generation under stress.

1% of global population caused 23% of growth in carbon emissions from 1990-2019, study says

Study by researcher at Paris School of Economics, published in Nature Sustainability, also finds that carbon inequality between rich and poor within countries has increased.

On Camera

Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

IAF ties up with GE to build own facility for repair, overhaul of Tejas engines with quicker turnaround

Depot facility to be owned, operated & maintained by IAF, with GE Aerospace providing technical inputs, training, support staff & supply of necessary spares & specialised equipment.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.