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Air pollution and climate change: The ignored curse of rural India- Publications

India’s true essence — encompassing its diversity, zeal, culture, and spirit — is rooted in its rural areas.

Scientific approaches to air pollution are helping us save lives- Publications

It has been a slow journey, but the pace of air pollution studies is now picking up, and with it, our ability to save lives.

It’s Time to Feed Our Soil- Publications

Soil — the second-largest natural carbon sink after oceans — has an enormous capacity to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Time to Turn Nature Smart- Publications

Another Earth Day is upon us, reminding us how closely interlinked human, animal, and environmental health are.

Clean Air Action Plan for Ramgarh- Publications

In 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the Government of India launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which proposes strategies to reduce air pollution in several cities in India.

Technology Assessment Framework 2.0: Methodology Note- Publications

Technology plays a crucial role in realising the sustainable development goals of India.

Tackling plastic pollution through a sustainable approach- Publications

Plastic pollution has reached a tipping point, endangering our ecosystems, wildlife, and the very fabric of our planet.

How India can rejuvenate its Waste-to-Energy sector- Publications

India generates an enormous amount of waste, including municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial waste, hazardous waste, and biological waste.

The International Global Atmospheric Chemistry project comments on the revised WHO air quality guidelines- Publications

In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines were revised for six key air pollutants.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Need for integrated planning- Publications

Bengaluru has been ranked as the most congested city in India, as per the TomTom Traffic Index 2023.

Press Release: Pathways to Steer India's Buildings Sector Towards a Net-Zero Future- Publications

New Delhi, 18 March 2024: ‘By 2030, India is expected to be home to 6 megacities with populations above 10 million.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Building a greener city with eMaaS- Publications

Bengaluru is witnessing alarmingly high pollution levels, with particulate matter (PM) levels reaching at least 5 times over the permissible limits by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

eARTh: Poetry Studio- Events

The eARTh Climate Fellows explored the world of words and visual poetry with eARTh Climate Fellowship mentor and renowned poet Mamta Sagar.

ICAS 2024: The Participatory Future of Air Quality Management- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) conducted its flagship event on air pollution India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2024.

Press Release: Sea level rise scenarios and inundation maps for selected Indian coastal cities- Publications

Climate change brought on by fossil-fuel burning and greenhouse gas emissions has led to a steady increase in global temperatures.

Adapting to climate change- Publications

Not a day or week passes without an extreme event such as a heat wave, high-intensity rainfall leading to floods and landslides, lack of rain or unseasonal rains destroying fruits and vegetable crops, or hurricanes striking coastal areas.