Climate change is no longer a future threat it is a crisis in the making. From record shattering heatwaves to catastrophic floods, wildfires, and sea-level rise, the world is experiencing the imperative for action. Despite the challenges, however, there are glimmers of hope. Some countries have answered the call, turning urgency into opportunity, responsibility into …
India is one of the few countries in the world with a special court just for environmental issues, the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Set up in 2010, it was meant to give quick justice in cases of pollution, deforestation, and other threats to nature, with a promise to decide cases within six months. On paper, …
Eco Courts in India: Are Green Tribunals making a real difference? Read More »
Our planet is facing environmental challenges on the highest scale, climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion are among the most pressing issues. While policies, technology, and innovations play their part, the true transformation begins with education. Environmental education is not just a subject in schools; it’s a powerful tool for shaping a more …
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Climate change is often seen only as an environmental crisis, like ice melting, rising seas, and unpredictable weather. But its impact stretches far beyond nature. Do you know it’s also a legal challenge, because nations and institutions must decide who is responsible for the damage and what obligations they carry. It’s an ethical dilemma, raising …
As a Law student deeply interested in constitutional law, I find the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Delhi’s stray dogs not just a case about animals, but a reflection of how our judiciary balances rights, duties, and the idea of humane governance. Recently, on August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark …
Stray Dogs and Sustainable Cities: Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Ruling Read More »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, rewriting the possibilities in health, finance, science, and art. Its virtues are hailed: smarter automation, predictive analytics, personalized medicine. But behind the headlines and the splashy product rollouts, there is a less-heard-of reality—the “Unseen Environmental Cost” of AI. As we rush headlong into an age dominated by machine intelligence, …
When we talk about environmental protection under the Indian Constitution, Article 21, the Right to Life often steals the spotlight. Over the years, the judiciary has interpreted this Article to include the right to a clean and healthy environment. But is that all our Constitution offers when it comes to sustainable development? As a law …
Sustainable Development & Indian Constitution: More than just Article 21? Read More »
Do you have expired pills tucked away in your medicine box? Or maybe half-used syrup bottles collecting dust on your shelf? Did you ever realize how much harm it would cause to the environment if they are not disposed of properly? Though improper disposal of pharmaceuticals is a rising global concern, it’s often overlooked in …
Pills, Pollution & the Planet: Why Proper Disposal of Medicines Matters Read More »
Globally, the vehicles we use for transport make up around 25% of all energy-related carbon emissions. For over a century, petrol and diesel vehicles helped the economy growth, but it’s come at a cost to the environment. We’re seeing smog in cities, faster climate change, and worse public health. Electric vehicles seem like a good …
The world is the home of 8 billion people distributed over the globe in an uneven pattern. Man is the single most important powerful geographical factor transforming the earth surface at a high pace. Vast areas including the hot and cold deserts, the polar regions, the mountainous region, are either uninhabited or very thinly populated. …
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