India is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, facing devastating extreme weather events—from erratic monsoons to deadly heatwaves. Yet, despite these visible impacts, awareness about the root cause—our dependence on fossil fuels—remains alarmingly low.
At its heart, this is fundamentally a climate justice issue. It is a travesty that the world’s most populous country—one that has contributed the least to the climate crisis—is bearing some of its worst consequences, yet remains largely unaware of the root cause: fossil fuel dependence. Without a large-scale shift in public awareness, India’s efforts in both climate adaptation and mitigation will continue to lag behind the urgency of the challenge.

Climate Change in India  101

• Fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas.
• Burning fossil fuels releases CO₂, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas.
• CO₂ emissions drive climate change, leading to:
  • Extreme heat.
  • Droughts.
  • Unpredictable monsoons.
  • Rising sea levels.

India’s Climate Impacts

• 80% of the population lives in regions highly vulnerable to extreme weather.
• Agriculture (50% of the workforce) faces falling yields from heat and water scarcity.
• Coastal communities (310M people) are at risk of sea-level rise.
• Himalayan glacier melt threatens sacred rivers like the Ganges.

India’s digital revolution is a unique opportunity to combat misinformation and foster science-based dialogue. With over 700 million internet users, we aim to use social media to:

• Promote climate awareness in regions hit hardest by extreme weather.
• Highlight the link between fossil fuel use and climate change.
• Counter disinformation with accessible, apolitical, and science-backed content.