Environment and Sustainability – NICKELED AND DIMED

A VOID EXISTENCE: THE LEGAL VACUUM SURROUNDING CLIMATE REFUGEES

By — Sumedha Sahoo Abstract: As the onslaught of climate change on the world intensifies day by day, millions of people are being displaced from their homes. This paper examines how ‘climate refugees’, people who have been displaced due to the destructive effects of climate change, are treated. It primarily focuses on the lack of…
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The Hidden Environmental Cost of Bollywood’s Big Screen Productions

By – Arpita Sondhi Abstract From the colorful sets of the Bollywood movies to the vibrant landscapes of regional cinema, filmmaking in India is a massive and influential operation. However, behind the glitz and glamour of the industry lies a pressing issue that often goes unnoticed- the environmental footprint of creating a film. Each stage…
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AGRITECH: PRO-LIFE OR PRO-PROFITS?

By – Mani Meghana Godavarthi Abstract Agriculture was always considered a sustainable practice, but it is also a cause of environmental degradation and resource depletion. While agriculture remains the backbone of India’s rural economy and global food security, historical and modern practices have contributed to biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and pollution. Despite the promise of…
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Rivers? More like Sewers!

By – Mani Meghana Godavarthi Abstract Water is essential for survival; however, one of the biggest concerns that the world is facing today is that of river pollution. This article utilises secondary data to establish that regardless of how a river is perceived, it inevitably falls at the mercy of the polluters using secondary data.…
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Enforcing corporate accountability in the climate change regime

By : Smruti Tripathy Abstract: The climate crisis has intensified the need for corporate accountability, given that a small number of fossil fuel companies have disproportionately contributed to global emissions. While multinational corporations (MNCs) continue to profit, their actions violate fundamental human rights, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the consequences. The challenge lies in regulating…
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Regulating Greenwashing: A deep dive into the Guidelines on Prevention and Misleading Environmental Claims 2024

By : Arpita Sondhi Abstract With sustainability slowly becoming a key factor influencing consumer choices, greenwashing has become a tactic for companies and businesses to boost their image. In order to curb this, the Central Consumer Protection Authority of India issued the Guidelines on Prevention and Misleading Environmental Claims mandating transparency, substantiation, and accountability from…
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BIOREMEDIATION – Harnessing Microbial Potential for Environmental Cleanup

Bioremediation, the use of living organisms or their byproducts to clean up the environment, has proven effective and sustainable. This paper discusses bioremediation’s fundamentals, applications, and newest advances. The essay summarizes biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and pollutant transformation by microbes. Environmental circumstances, microbial community dynamics, and substrate availability affect bioremediation performance. Natural attenuation, bioaugmentation, biostimulation, and phytoremediation…
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International Conferences and Summits: Catalysts for Global Change

nternational conferences are some of the most important and looked-at forums for social change. They have been fairly successful in the past, but this often overlooks all the limitations that are also attached to these conferences. This article looks at these conferences and summits, and their limitations with a focus on the G20 Conference.
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Exploring the Relationship Between Norms Governing Environment, Society, and Governance vs. Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Importance of Compliance for the Economy and the Potential of ESG for International Supply Chains.”

The essay discusses the importance of companies considering environmental, social, and governance factors in their decision-making processes. It emphasises the need for executives and owners to take responsibility for achieving ESG goals, rather than relying solely on investment professionals. The essay examines how India has developed ESG disclosure laws and how businesses in India have…
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Safeguarding the Sea: Navigating Microplastic Pollution with WasteLess Auroville

Microplastics and marine plastic pollution is a global crisis that requires immediate action. Educating people on this issue is essential to ensure that we can effectively combat it. WasteLess Auroville and the Government of Tamil Nadu launched an educational programme to raise awareness of microplastics and marine plastic pollution. This essay will explore why it…
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Coral Reefs: Their Importance and Subsequent Destruction

Over the past few decades, due to various human activities, they have come under the threat of extinction. However, recently, coral reefs have bounced back across two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Water Economics: What Does the Price of Water Tell Us?

When discussing the economics of water, it is important to first, identify the need to set a price, what factors influence the pricing, what challenges are faced along the way and how to account for them in the price itself.
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