‘People love breeds, not animals’

Animal activist Manavi Rai, who quit her job to focus on helping animals, says people adopt foreign breeds only to abandon them later; wants people to go for desi breeds

Waste recycling goes digital

A Delhi-based start-up partnered with Wahter, an organisation focussing on packaged water, with the aim to recycle 10 million pet bottles in Delhi-NCR, making big strides towards combating plastic pollution

Delhi records best February air quality in nine years

The national capital also experienced 32.5 mm of rainfall in February this year, the highest in the month since 2013

Smog towers, cloud seeding not sustainable solutions to India’s air pollution crisis: US scientist

Regarding smog towers, the scientist suggests that while they can remove some pollution, they are not effective on a large scale. He compares their impact to trying to dry a river with a bath towel

World Wetland Day 2024: Delhi’s wetlands are fast disappearing

Encroachment, pollution, and neglect threaten wetlands, a vital ecosystem, prompting calls for urgent action for restoration and conservation efforts

Why Delhi is seeing a rise in leopard attacks

Growing urbanisation and habitat modifications have contributed to a surge in leopard encounters, posing risks both to humans and wild cats; conservationists emphasise the need for awareness and safety measures

Delhi’s electrifying shift is a win for pocket and planet

Insights from early adopters, government policies, and market dynamics reveal a growing preference for electric vehicles in the national capital that could go a long way in helping create a cleaner, greener future for everyone

Seeds of Change: Women in Bhalswa slums nurturing gardens 

'Kyari to Kitchen' initiative empowers women waste-pickers to grow their own vegetables, turning adversity into green opportunities in the face of climate crisis.