Trans-boundary Air Pollution – The Untold Story

Trans-boundary Air Pollution – The Untold Story

In 2024*, around 8.1 million people died globally due to air pollution. After cardiovascular disease, exposure to toxic air is the second leading cause of death across all age groups. It acts as a silent killer, contributing to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Water and Gender Equity: Beyond Access to Agency

For women and girls in rural India, water scarcity is more than just an environmental challenge. It directly affects their dignity, health, and opportunities. According to the National Sample Survey, women in rural areas walk an average of 1.5 kilometres each day to fetch water, spending nearly 150 million workdays …