At the “Technology and Innovation Conclave 2.0” held in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, reiterated that combating climate change is a global imperative that no single country can tackle in isolation. Emphasising the need for collective action, Dr Singh said that climate change “is too serious a subject to be left to one nation alone,” and highlighted the importance of international cooperation to develop effective solutions.
Delhi recorded its most polluted December since 2018, with air quality remaining alarmingly poor for most of the month. Data on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) showed average concentrations crossing 200 micrograms per cubic metre, far above India’s prescribed safety limit and many times higher than global health guidelines. This prolonged exposure placed millions of residents at serious health risk.
The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented rise in extreme weather events, according to the latest assessment by World Weather Attribution (WWA). A total of 157 major weather events across the globe met humanitarian impact criteria, meaning they caused large-scale fatalities, displacement, or severe disruption to livelihoods.
Climate change isn’t just an environmental challenge — it’s a growing threat to human cardiovascular health. Recent research shows that the combination of extreme temperatures, polluted air, and climate-driven stressors is significantly elevating the risk of heart attacks and other heart-related illnesses globally.
At the sidelines of UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the 11th meeting of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Partner Countries was held on 19 November 2025. Chaired by Japan’s Environment Minister H.E. Hirotaka Ishihara, the meeting marked an important milestone as the JCM expanded to 31 partner countries with more than 280 projects progressing under the framework of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, India strongly reaffirmed its commitment to a just and inclusive global climate framework. Emphasizing equity, climate justice, and the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), India urged the world to recognise that developing nations cannot be expected to shoulder the climate burden without adequate support.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to submit a detailed report on the measures being taken to prevent stubble burning, one of the key contributors to Delhi’s worsening air quality. The directive comes as the national capital continues to grapple with toxic smog and hazardous pollution levels, prompting urgent calls for accountability and immediate action.
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated to alarming levels, prompting authorities to implement emergency measures. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the region has soared past 400, placing it in the “Severe” category under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
In the state of Lucknow alone, roughly 200 kg of electronic waste is generated each day from busy commercial hubs. Much of this gadget-henge — discarded phones, computers, wiring and other electrical gear — now lacks a proper disposal path, thanks to the closure of the lone treatment plant near Mohanlalganj. What’s worse: this e-waste is being mixed with ordinary household garbage, heightening risks of pollution and health hazards.
Breathing the smog‑tainted air of a bustling city weakens your body’s defenses—but you don’t have to rely on a mask alone. A nutrient‑rich diet can become your inner shield, helping your immune system to withstand the invisible assaults of polluted air.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.