Supreme Court has set a bad precedent by letting industry get retrospective environmental clearance

Ex post facto approval allows industries to proceed with projects without prior sanction and compensate for any damage with fines.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· May 08, 2022 · 01:30 pm

‘My village, my rule’: Forest rights are fostering self-sustaining communities in Maharashtra

The recognition of community forest rights has altered the lives of forest villagers of Gondia for the better.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Apr 18, 2022 · 09:30 pm

The world can halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but only if it acts now: UN panel report

Meeting the ambitious target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2100 is possible, but will require countries to step-up, says the new report.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Apr 05, 2022 · 07:30 pm

Recognising Adivasis’ rights over forest land has helped protect nature in Gondia district

The recognition has increased a sense of ownership in the locals over their resources, leading to the adoption of a wide range of sustainable practices.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 14, 2022 · 07:30 pm

As temperatures and sea levels rise, Mumbai and Ahmedabad could face a grim future: UN report

A new report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sounds the alarm for the planet.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

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Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 01, 2022 · 07:30 pm

If India wants to spend its money well, it should build infrastructure that is climate resilient

In the 2022 Budget, the Centre proposed to earmark Rs 1-lakh crore in interest-free loans for states, some of which will be used for developing infrastructure.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Feb 20, 2022 · 01:30 pm

India’s Biodiversity Act is being amended to help exploit bio-resources, not conserve them

The proposed changes to the law prioritise exploitation and profiteering over sustainable use of biodiversity, say experts.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Feb 13, 2022 · 01:30 pm

By creating a false demand for fresh looks, fast fashion is hurting the environment

One of the top global hubs of manufacturing of fast fashion, India’s own fashion demand is also growing.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Dec 23, 2021 · 01:30 pm

How the world can decarbonise global trade without burdening developing countries

Developed nations should share finance and green technologies with poor states to help them reduce emissions, various stakeholders say.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Nov 11, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Hydropower dams are not the clean source of energy the Indian government thinks they are

The dams are drivers of climate change as they emit methane that is over 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide, say studies.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Nov 03, 2021 · 07:30 pm

India is among the top five countries most affected by extreme heat

Global warming is increasing the risk of disease and hunger in poor countries that are slow to adapt, finds a study.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Nov 02, 2021 · 07:30 pm

India’s transition to renewable energy could be jeopardised because of over-reliance on natural gas

As the country builds more supply infrastructure for gas, experts say its use must be limited to a ‘transition fuel’.

Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com

· Oct 25, 2021 · 01:30 pm