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Urbanisation

The electric vehicle boom is coming. What can we learn from early adopters?
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From tiered electric rates to equitable taxes, experienced communities have a lot to teach …
April 24, 2018
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Urbanisation

Areas selected for smart city development are heat islands: study 
Urban heat island effect driven by rapid urbanisation can further worsen extreme hot conditions in cities. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The study has found that agriculture and irrigation are two dominant drivers of urban heat …
October 30, 2017
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Health

Large parks can reduce depression risk: study

The study provides the first empirical evidence of the benefits of availability of parks in the Indian context, say the authors. Credit: Meenakshi Madhavan/Flickr
Major depression was three times higher in residents exposed to small parks as compared to …
October 24, 2017
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Urbanisation

Rapid urbanisation in Delhi-NCR creating heat stress, abetting climate change
Reduction in wind speed due to increasing urbanisation should be analysed while planning city development or expansion. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Urbanisation has exacerbated air pollution levels, shrunk water bodies, increased …
October 24, 2017
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Waste
Smoke from Mumbai's largest dumping ground Deonar caused the closure of 74 schools (Photo: Prashant Waydande)

Mumbai's burning question

March 01, 2016
A week-long fire at the Deonar dumping ground has put the focus on Mumbai's garbage crisis. …

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Environment

World Culture Festival threatens the Ecology of Yamuna River in Delhi: A report from the ground

The World Culture Festival hosted by Art of Living has been at the centre of attention due to the possible environment degradation