Today in a world largely dominated by the impetus usage of single-use plastics, reckless dependency on the ostensibly infinite energy sources and the perennial wastage of water, we are collectively paving our way towards obliteration. Human activities have led to severe environmental crises, with one million species at risk of extinction, 40 percent of the planet’s soil degraded, one in…
Reducing your carbon footprint means changing the way you live and work. While India is already faring well in the field of carbon footprint (we are emitting only one third of the global average), we are still far away from the goal of zero net emissions. That’s why it’s important to answer how people and Indian businesses can further reduce…
In April 2024 alone, India reported around 75000 forest fires with Odisha recording the worst numbers. While the nature of forest fires in India is not as serious as in countries like Australia and USA, it is still a matter of great concern. Preventing wildfires in hot summers of India is crucial to protect animals and ecosystems alike. However, the…
We all know plastic is a widely used material in households and industries. Furthermore, the utilization of plastic has experienced an exponential surge since the 1950s, impacting the ecosystem and human societies alike. According to a report, approximately 12 million tonnes of plastic is dumped into the ocean every year, disrupting the marine ecosystem by killing thousands of fish, and…
With the passing years, the environment has been devastated excessively and worse. Here comes the need for NGOs working for environmental protection. Industrialization and modern urbanization have led to uncontrolled deforestation while air, water, and land are polluted badly. In this situation, environment protection NGOs have been playing the role of lifesavers because the environment is a fundamental source of…
In the era of global environmental challenges, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future. The shift towards environmentally friendly farming methods has become imperative to mitigate the impact of climate change, preserve biodiversity, and ensure long-term food security. Still, some farmers are unaware of the innovative and sustainable practices to reshape the landscape of modern…
Modern human existence is threatened by global warming. Eco systems across the globe are deteriorating at a very fast pace, as we witness depletion of resources, extinction of wildlife, change in weather patterns, and increase in pollution levels. Global warming is a global problem that arises as an effect of gases (like carbon dioxide) that trap the heat from the…
All of us have felt the impact of global warming. Winters are colder, and summers are more brutal. Season durations have also changed. Through multilingual news and expert analysis, The Third Pole captures how these changes unfold in India, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. In India, climate change is already affecting human health, food production,…
The Northern states of India have borne the brunt of severe rainfall, with Himachal Pradesh experiencing a series of devastating cloudbursts, accompanied by high magnitude rainfall, triggering landslides and mudslides from the steep hillsides. This relentless onslaught has taken a grim toll, with the travel and tourism industry grappling with an estimated loss of Rs. 5620.20 crores, and a heart-wrenching…
Summer of 2023 was brutal for a lot of North Indian regions in India. Over 100 people have already died in incidents related to flash floods and landslides, especially in Himachal. While people are aware about flash floods, very little awareness is there about landslides and why they happen. That’s why Helplocal – the best place to discover local NGOs…