The intensifying protest against the new farm laws have been undeniably led by Punjab farmers. The question is raised, why Punjab stands out in farmers agitation. Here is the quick background. While there are many strong agrarian states in India, […]
China is home to about 20% of the world’s population and has only 7% of its water resources. Its southern regions are water-rich, in comparison to the water-stressed northern part. It has an ambitious plan to link its south and […]
Bird flu is also called avian influenza. It is a viral infection that can infect not only birds but also humans and other animals. Most forms of the virus are restricted to birds. H5N1 originated in China in 2004 and […]
A carbon offset is a reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere. The offset may be a cheaper or more convenient alternative to reducing one’s own fossil-fuel consumption. […]