The Interstellar Effect
Name: Suravi Banerjee Name of School: Mussoorie International School Will Interstellar remain a story about a dying Earth…or become a glimpse of our own future? In this vast vacuum of space, lies our small Earth; however, it screams the pain of a crisis of its own making: climate change. If nothing changes, the climate […]
Hidden Cost of Convenience: Why Quick Commerce is a Climate Hurdle
Name: Tejas Protim NeogName of School: Sanskriti The Gurukul With the rise in quick commerce, approximately over 2 million deliveries are taken in India daily, which is incredibly unsustainable, contrary to popular belief. The entire business model of quick commerce revolves around deliveries within a short period of time, typically within the range of 15-30 […]
When Cities Sleep: The Hidden Environmental World That Wakes Up at Night
Name: Vaishnavi Sharma Name of School: City Montessori School Most of us think environmental protection happens in forests, oceans, or wildlife sanctuaries. We imagine scientists studying animals or people planting trees during the daytime. But what if one of the most important environmental processes on Earth happens when humans are asleep? What if cities the […]
If Trees Could Send Us an Electricity Bill
Name: Nandini Pareek Name of School: Sanskriti The Gurukul “What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we aredoing to ourselves and to one another.” -Chris Maser I close my eyes and imagine the old banyan tree outside my window sending me a bill. Oxygen supplied-unpaid; […]
Assam’s War With Its Own River
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” -Heraclitus Water, an undeniably essential part of an ecosystem, is often held responsible for the glory of a region, bringing prosperity, growth and life to the surroundings. Moreover, rivers are the arteries of the […]
From Trash to Power: The Inspiring Story of Kamini and SAMPURN
‘“Kachra” is a word people use every day. It means garbage. It is also used to insult someone, to call them useless or a disappointment. This is the tale of Kamini, a young woman who sought to redefine the term after being called it. As a newborn, Kamini was left in a trash can. When […]
Why India’s Mangrove Forests Are Our Ultimate Climate Warriors.
Medhansh Mitra
How to Boost Student Participation in National Contests
Students care more than many adults think. They see polluted air, flash floods, heat, vanishing green spaces, and they have opinions. Strong ones. Yet student contest participation often stays low. Not because children lack talent, but because the route from interest to entry is messy, intimidating, or invisible. If schools want more students in national […]
Climate Literacy Benefits for Students in India
When heatwaves driven by global warming change school timings, climate change stops feeling distant. It lands in the timetable, the classroom, and the walk home. That is why climate literacy matters now. For students in India, the biggest climate literacy benefits are practical. They sharpen thinking, build confidence, improve writing, and prepare young people for […]
Best Environmental Essay Topics for Classes 6 to 8
The best school essays rarely begin with a textbook. They start at the leaking tap, the smoky road, the plastic wrapper on the desk, or the tree that vanished last summer. That is why strong environmental essay topics for Classes 6 to 8 should feel close to real life. Students write better when environmental issues […]