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The Monsoon Might Not Come On Time. Forty Percent of India’s Farmers Are Already Managing Last Year’s Debt.

India’s 2026 monsoon is expected to be below normal at 94%, raising concerns about uneven rainfall and stress on rainfed agriculture. With El Niño and rising farmer debt, a weak monsoon could deepen India’s agrarian crisis if early support isn’t mobilized. Skymet Weather, a leading private meteorological agency in India, expects the 2026 Southwest Monsoon…

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19 of the World’s 20 Hottest Cities Are in India Right Now. Is It the New Normal?

India’s extreme 2026 heatwave is exposing deep gaps in policy, leaving outdoor workers and vulnerable communities without protection. Despite warnings and emergency steps, long-term solutions and worker-focused measures remain missing. The Numbers This Week Right now, India is feeling the full force of an unprecedented heatwave. Money control reported on April 22, 2026, that 19…

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Turning Waste into Watts: The Waste Revolution India Needs

The content highlights how converting organic waste into biogas can address both waste management and energy needs in India. It emphasizes environmental benefits, economic opportunities, and government initiatives supporting sustainable fuel alternatives. Countries all over the world are looking for new, clean, and long-lasting sources of energy because of the rising cost of fuels, pollution,…

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The Ken-Betwa Project and the Illusion of Voluntary Tribal Displacement: Development at What Cost?

The Ken-Betwa Link Project promises water security for millions but is displacing thousands of tribal families in Chhatarpur with inadequate compensation and weak rehabilitation. The protests, including the Chita Andolan, highlight serious concerns about rights, environmental justice, and the true meaning of “voluntary” relocation. An Analysis of Rights, Rehabilitation, and Reality in Chhatarpur In April…

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The Last Glacier in the Tropics Is Almost Gone: To The Ice That Is Leaving

Tropical glaciers are vanishing at unprecedented rates, threatening water systems and livelihoods across vulnerable regions. The crisis highlights a deep imbalance between responsibility and impact in climate change. The Quelccaya ice cap in Peru, the world’s largest tropical glacier is melting at a pace that glaciologists say has no precedent in at least the last…

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Someone Else’s Smoke, Someone Else’s Sea

Rising ocean temperatures are bleaching coral reefs and pushing fish stocks away, threatening food security for billions—especially in vulnerable coastal communities. Despite the scale of the crisis, funding and policy responses remain far too limited to address the growing climate-driven inequality. The Measurement and What It Means The Copernicus Climate Change Service, backed by the…

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India Sees Extreme Weather 255 Days a Year. Corporate CSR Funds Arrive After The Flood

India’s CSR spending still prioritizes post-disaster relief over pre-disaster resilience, even though proactive investments save more lives and livelihoods. To address rising climate risks, corporate strategy must shift toward long-term, risk-based resilience planning rather than reactive aid. Introduction Geeta Devi lives in Darbhanga, Bihar. In the monsoon of 2025, the Baghmati river rose for the…

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The Green Illusion: How Corporate India Sells Sustainability Without Delivering It

Greenwashing in India is rising as companies make misleading sustainability claims, despite stricter ESG regulations. Weak enforcement and fragmented oversight continue to undermine accountability and consumer trust. Introduction In the summer of 2023, a close friend of mine bought a well-known brand’s “eco-friendly” range of personal care products. She paid a premium. She chose them…

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Branded Waste: Why Plastic Pollution Is a Corporate Problem, Not a Consumer One

A global study shows a direct one-to-one link between plastic production and pollution, highlighting that higher corporate output leads to greater environmental damage. It argues for stronger accountability through policies like Extended Producer Responsibility rather than relying on voluntary corporate commitments. Humanity produces more than 400 million tonnes of plastic each year. The majority ends…

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Corporate Net-Zero Commitments in 2025: The Promises and the Gaps

Corporate net-zero commitments have grown rapidly by 2025, but most companies still lag in real action, especially on Scope 3 emissions and accountability. The gap between climate promises and measurable progress continues to raise concerns about credibility and greenwashing. However, in December 2015, the Paris Climate Change Agreement marked the beginning of the formal process…

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