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…
Water is one of the precious resources that sustains all life on the earth. Yet its conservation in India is a critical issue that requires urgent attention. A lot of people in our country are unaware of its significance and causing wastage and depletion of water resources. That’s why we have decided to provide guidance to them. In this blog,…
India holds 18% of the global population but sadly has 4% of the world’s water. Nearly 86% of people in India lack access to toilets. This is where the water NGOs in India come into action. These foundations help to provide critical communities with water resources. Help local India presents 10 unique water NGOs in India that are helping provide…
Sadly, about 12 million metric tones of plastic end up in the ocean every year! Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. We must find an answer to how to stop plastic pollution in the ocean if the earth’s sustainability is to be maintained. Plastic pollution alarmingly creates a serious threat to marine life.…
According to a report by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), global warming is having devastating consequences on the ocean resulting in climate change and natural calamities like floods. That’s why it has become a crucial situation for everyone to work on. Luckily, planting trees can play a significant role in relieving the adverse effects of climate change…
Every year nearly 40% of our population face a severe water crisis. NGOs for water conservation in India are playing a vital role in securing and maintaining water levels in the country. But is that enough? Sustainable living is a must if we wish to save and have enough water left for the future generations. Helplocal India shares 10 water…