Almost two weeks after Cyclone Yaas made landfall, lakhs of people continue to struggle to access drinking water and basic supplies – not to mention the burden of navigating the latest trail of destruction to their livelihoods. First wrecking damage to the Bay of Bengal on the northern coast of India, Cyclone Yaas developed rapidly […]
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Climate change is leading to abandonment of villages and ‘forced immobility’ across Uttarakhand
Vulnerable to both slow- and rapid-onset climate change hazards, threats facing the northern state of Uttarakhand are resulting in climate migration challenges such as abandonment of villages and ‘forced immobility’, according to new research. Insights from the state published by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre note that climate change-related weather factors have seen disruption to […]
Purchasing of inefficient air conditioning in India points to lessons on consumer behavior and climate change
Often, the conversation about environmental issues revolves around government regulations and business practices. However, consumer choice also plays a significant role. A study mapping cooling energy consumption found individuals living in urban households in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) often purchase air conditioners on the basis of the brand, features and price points, rather than […]
COVID-19 lockdowns reduced concentration of air pollutants in Indian cities
For a crisis of such a magnitude as COVID-19, it seems arguably grotesque to seek out a silver lining. However, it is undeniable that India’s lockdowns in response to the pandemic had a positive impact when it came to air pollution. Five cities with ordinarily high rates of pollution showed a temporary reduction in particulate […]
Healthcare gains from meeting Paris Agreement uncovered for India and other major nations
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Millions of lives could be saved by adopting policies in line with the targets of the Paris Agreement goals and prioritising health. This is according to new research published in The Lancet Planetary Health, from the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. The adoption of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aimed at limiting warming to […]