Tag: Environment
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‘Most of the waste we Indians generate is mismanaged’
YEARS of working in high-pressure situations took a toll on Kedar Sohoni’s body, which forced the technology entrepreneur to become a fitness enthusiast. As his interest turned to the food he was consuming and its origins, he wanted to grow his own and started a kitchen garden. The IIT and IIM alumnus then experimented with…
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Is climate change becoming a child rights crisis?
FROM wars to natural disasters and every other crisis in between, children have always been the most vulnerable. Climate change is no exception. The threat posed to youngsters of today and the future by the global warming crisis will worsen unless the world unites and takes emergency and long-term measures. In the just-concluded COP26 UN…
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The softer side of technology for development
IN a training session organised for rural women on millet snacks, a fascinating argument ensued among the participants on why they should go by a recipe card and not stick to eyeballing measurements of ingredients as they have always done. This was part of a series of training offered to women involved in home-based, food…
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‘Those generating waste need education, not waste pickers’
NINETEEN years ago, Bharati Chaturvedi quit her well-paying job and decided to look for an opportunity to work on urban environmental issues. After finding none to her satisfaction, Bharati founded Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group to work on waste management and air pollution. What started with only her as a volunteer has now turned…
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Five effects of climate change in India
IT is often called the ‘single biggest threat facing humanity,’ and almost every country acknowledges the science behind it; but the urgency and global unity to tackle the crisis of climate change is not at the level it should be. India, with a large landmass and enormous population, will not remain unscathed by this looming…
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5 NGOS in India working on environmental protection
AS every living creature on this planet depends on nature for sustenance, environmental protection has become more important than ever before. It is not simply about food, clothes or shelter anymore – it is much beyond that. We are depleting natural resources faster than nature can replenish them. One of the most difficult challenges that…
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Earth Hour 2021: Participate & show you care
IN the last one year, as the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, it has rapidly snowballed from a health emergency to an economic and societal one. Scientists have said this emergency is caused by our destruction of nature which has resulted in catastrophic weather events, locusts plague, wildfires, and the coronavirus. To begin repairing the…
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The mountains are suffering – are you listening?
We can all do our bit to protect our natural resources and prevent disasters like Chamoli THE quiet of a Sunday morning was shattered by the news of the glacial avalanche that had wiped out a hydroelectric project and bridges that connected mountain villages. Videos of the ferocity of the water and ice made it…
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10 New Year resolutions to reverse climate change
All of us can do something to address the most vital issue of our time THE United Nations recently declared that we are facing a climate emergency capable of ruining our environment and threatening human existence. Such a future will soon become reality if governments do not take swift and powerful action to reverse climate…
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Animal Response To A Bushfire Is Astounding
HAVE you ever wondered how wildlife manage to stay alive when an inferno is ripping through their homes, and afterwards when there is little to eat and nowhere to hide? The answer is adaptation and old-fashioned ingenuity. Australia’s bushfire season is far from over, and the cost to wildlife has been epic. A sobering estimate…
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Five Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas
ARE you planning to be a Secret Santa for colleagues or family? Or confused about what Christmas present to get for who? As merry as the season can be, the thought of buying appropriate gifts for everyone can be stressful. Here are five eco-friendly gift ideas that are not only easy on your pocket but…
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An Eco-Friendly Love Story To Inspire You
GRETA Thunberg has become the most powerful voice advocating for global climate action, inspiring youth to fearlessly stand up for their future. Her explosive speech at the recent UN Climate Change Conference was a perfect example of that fearlessness – and is exactly the wake up call the world and it’s leaders so desperately need.…
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10 Resolutions For 2019
IT’S that time of year again when we are enthusiastic about making changes and bettering ourselves. Resolutions don’t have to be big changes, we can start with a small step. In the coming year, let’s take those steps towards making healthier, more conscious choices not only towards ourselves but also towards our environment. So, here are…
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India Is Now A Plastic Warrior
PLASTIC. Designed to be an inexpensive, durable alternative to other materials, such as pewter, glass or ceramics that dent or break. No one anticipated the ramifications of a synthetic material that could seemingly last forever, would actually last forever. As scientists innovated the composition and society found more and more uses for the material, its…
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Taking Greenwash Route to Fix Plastic Crisis
By NIVEN REDDY —- THE issue with plastic is evident for everyone to see: it fills our streets and waterways and now we know that plastic particles have entered our food systems too. So how do we address this issue? How can we prevent our families from ingesting toxic plastic during every meal? Certainly not…
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‘Our Grandparents Wouldn’t Use Toilets’
OUR Small Talk for this week is a tad different. We are celebrating ‘November For Kids’ at Small Change, focusing on children and highlighting issues they deal with. So this week, instead of talking to a leader in the development sector, we talk to three teenagers who are supported by Mountain Children’s Foundation (MCF) based…
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Dharavi boys join beach clean-up wave
SPARKED by one man, Afroz Shah, and joined by thousands, Mumbai’s Versova beach clean-up – the largest in the world – has turned into a movement that has inspired many. Amongst them are 22-year-old Saif Ansari and Adnan Khan, 20, from Dharavi, Asia’s biggest slum – and the most densely populated. While still in their…