In the lush green hills of Northeast India, bamboo is far more than a plant. It is a symbol of culture, a livelihood resource, and increasingly, a natural ally in the fight against climate change. A recent study in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has revealed remarkable insights into how bamboo thrives under human disturbance and a changing climate, painting a Continue Reading »

The Ramganga Dam Reservoir and Tehri Dam Reservoir are two important water storage systems in Uttarakhand that support hydropower generation, irrigation, flood control, and drinking water supply. Monitoring these reservoirs using SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite data helps in understanding their hydrological behaviour, seasonal storage variability, and response to climatic conditions. The reservoirs were selected because they represent Continue Reading »

Uttarakhand experienced a noticeable escalation in forest fire activity during the first four months of 2026. Fire occurrence remained relatively moderate in January, with 200 MODIS active-fire detections recorded across the state. Activity then declined to 113 detections in February, representing a 43.5% decrease, likely due to the influence of residual winter moisture and comparatively lower fuel flammability. As temperatures Continue Reading »

Authors- Asfa Siddiqui, Poonam S. Tiwari and Raghavendra Pratap Singh Greenhouse gases, especially CO2 and CH4 are amongst the primary contributors of anthropogenic climate change. Methane (CH₄), a potent greenhouse gas, has a global warming potential over 28 times and 84 times greater than CO₂ over a 100-year and 20-year period, respectively (Saunois et al. 2024). In the wake of Continue Reading »

Authors: Bhoomika Ghale, Kshama Gupta and Arijit Roy Have you ever walked through a park on a hot day and felt the air suddenly cool? Or found peace under a tree while the rest of the city buzzed with traffic? That small moment of calm is more than a luxury - it's the result of planning, policy, and science working Continue Reading »