Amit Bhattacharya

‘Trump’s green energy rollback will hurt US economy…India can show world it’s possible to grow without carbon pollution’

As president of US-headquartered non-profit, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Fred Krupp has been driving climate action, corporate sustainability and policy innovation around the world. In a conversation with Amit Bhattacharya during a visit to India, Krupp talks about why Trump may find it difficult to completely roll back US climate policies, and more

Choking Beijing went from grey to blue. Can Delhi do the same?

China’s great air repair programme, which was conceived in 2013 and helped Beijing lose the tag of the world’s ‘most polluted capital’, has lessons for Delhi

Total solar eclipse: Light that’s shed by darkness at noon

North America’s total solar eclipse yesterday was a reminder that the Moon doesn’t just create spectacles. It may be the very source of life on Earth

Is the world’s loneliest bird alive?

Is the world’s loneliest bird alive?

Omid, the last western Siberian crane, kept returning to Iran for 15 years after its mate Arezoo died. But this migratory season, birders have not spotted it so far

Is climate change the reason for Sikkim flash floods?

Is climate change the reason for Sikkim flash floods?

Heavy rainfall may have triggered the natural dam South Lhonak Lake to collapse. An overwhelming amount of water flowed down into the Teesta and hit a hydro project. It led to further destruction downstream. This is called a cascading hazard .

Is winter setting in earlier than usual?

Is winter setting in earlier than usual?

Why is north India witnessing lower than normal night temperatures? Does this mean a longer and harsher winter this year?

Rising Covid cases: Why we need not panic but should stay safe

Rising Covid cases: Why we need not panic but should stay safe

Though cases of Covid are rising, there is still no need to worry

'Overweight' Shimla could sink like Joshimath

'Overweight' Shimla could sink like Joshimath

We know of Joshimath now. But across the Himalayan foothills, there are dozens of hotspots bearing the brunt of unregulated construction and overambitious infrastructure projects

CUET was meant to de-stress. It's turned out to be a nightmare

CUET was meant to de-stress. It's turned out to be a nightmare

Instead of reducing stress, which is what exam officials claim, the common entrance test has only ended up heightening students' anxiety. "It's the stuff nightmares are made of," says this harrowed parent

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