Author: Aachal Vayeda

On Mental Health Day (10 October), India has reasons to be concerned. Mental health problems are increasing in India due to climate crisis. The country has the highest number of suicides in the world. In 2022, NCRB report said, “171,000 people died by suicide”. Between 31% and 57% of young people are depressed. According to a UNICEF report, one in seven young Indians aged 15 to 24 always feels depressed. The climate crisis will make this worse. India’s mental health response does not account for the role of the climate crisis. Climate crisis led to suicidal thoughts Climate-induced disasters are…

In 2022, the Reserve Bank of India said that most banks promised to support green financing. In July, the Centre said India will have a climate taxonomy soon. It is October and there is still no word on it. These things take time. Yet until there is a taxonomy, Indian banks will keep running around confused. The latest sector-wise credit data shows that Indian banks have increased their exposure to fossil fuel-based industries by 20% in the last three months. However, when it comes to green finance, the growth is just around 14%. 85% of scheduled banks had promised to…

Climate change is getting worse. 25 out of 35 planetary vital signs have hit record levels. Key indicators include increased surface temperatures, ocean heat, and rising sea levels. Fossil fuel emissions are at an all-time high. Calls for change stress reducing over-consumption and human population growth to prevent irrecoverable climate disaster. A New Report A new report from an international team of researchers, including those from the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research in Germany, has warned that 25 of the 35 planetary vital signs that help track climate change are at record levels. These signs include extreme weather events,…

India is known for its culture, traditions and modernization. As cities grow, there is a need for sustainable practices. For instance, waste recycling, management and transformation. The rate of waste generation in 2025 is predicted to be a 38-67 % increase of the current waste generation rates for the lower to middle-income countries.

Commit or quit. Climate change presents this scenario. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our homes. That is where climate tech cash helps nations to take an enormous climate action. 90% GHG Emissions incise possible? We already have the technology to reduce greenhouse gases. We just need to use it on a larger scale. McKinsey & Co. says that if we use carbon capture, heat pumps, and other technologies on a large scale, we can cut global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. “We need to go bigger and faster,” said Mark Patel, a senior partner at McKinsey…

Indian Railways is working with TUV-SUD to test a hydrogen train in December 2024. This is an important step towards cleaner transport. Indian Railways has partnered with Germany’s TUV-SUD to conduct a safety audit for the nation’s first hydrogen train. Trial operations are expected to begin in December 2024. This will make India the fifth country to deploy hydrogen-powered trains. 5 Maintenance Vehicles to cost around Rs 10 Crore Five maintenance vehicles powered by H2O fuel cells are being developed. Each unit is -expected to cost around Rs 10 crore. Hydrogen for Heritage initiative An official said that Indian Railways…

The Rs 110 million research project in which Indian and UK scientists will focus on the 150km stretch hit by the 2021 Chamoli disaster. The flood killed 204 people and destroyed hydroelectric facilities. Uttarakhand’s Chamoli disaster killed 200 people Scientists from India and the UK are working together to learn more about the 2021 ice-rock avalanche in Uttarakhand. The avalanche killed 200 people and caused a lot of damage. Natural Environment Research Council to fund this Rs 110 million research project The £110,000 project is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council will focus on the 150km stretch of the…

As climate change is a huge concern, travelers are coming up with ideas for sustainable travel. Carbon neutral travel is a new way to explore the world. In 2012, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13 (climate action) and Goal 12 (responsible consumption and production), ensure that tourism is more sustainable and reduces carbon emissions. To make travelers more climate-conscious, there are innovative ways to explore your destination in a more sustainable way. From choosing greener modes of transport to embracing slow trip. “Carbon neutral travel isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity,” says a sustainable tourism expert…

“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” — Lady Bird Johnson. Composting is gaining attention across the globe. But, before we decipher how composting benefits the environment let us know what Composting is. So the definition is, “Composting is a simple process of recycling organic substances such as food leftovers and leaves into organic matter called compost which acts as a natural fertilizer to enrich the soil.” Sounds simple right? This process can be done in the comfort of your home. Know more about…

On last Monday, What happened? The closure of the last remaining coal-fired power plant in the country, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in England’s Midlands, owned by Uniper, has mark the end of an era in the UK’s energy sector. It has marked the end of over 140 years of coal power in Britain. Britain has become the first member state of the G7 to cease the production of electricity from coal. In 2015 Back in 2015, Britain announced plans to close coal plants within the next decade as part of wider measures to reach its climate targets. At that time, almost 30% of…