This exploration of five years of air quality data suggests that atmospheric stagnation plays a crucial role in the National Capital’s winter air pollution crisis. “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens may have been writing about London and Paris, but the opening line of A Tale of…
The transition to low-carbon energy systems necessitates the rapid decarbonisation of the transportation sector, which accounts for nearly one-fifth of global CO₂ emissions. Second-generation (2G) bioethanol, produced from agricultural residues such as rice straw, corn stover, and sugarcane bagasse, offers a promising, sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, with the added advantage of circumventing the food-versus-fuel…
When we think of climate change, carbon often takes centre stage. It is no surprise given its direct and visible impact on global warming. But what if I told you that another element, nitrogen, contributes to climate change and leads to environmental pollution, yet it remains largely overlooked? In the words of Mark Sutton, an…
We find GMOs physically present in farmers’ fields, supermarkets and based on where you live, on the carts of vegetable vendors. Today, however, GMOs have made their way symbolically in addressing pressing global issues, and rhetorically in scientific and policy circles, public discourses and comment sections on social media platforms. Due to the intricate nature…
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Hi, I’m Shubham, an undergrad student majoring in biotechnology. My passion lies in close observation of energy, climate, wildlife, and science policy—aided and abetted, no doubt, by a childhood spent being fascinated by science. I have immense fun writing each post, hope you find them meaningful and interesting.
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