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By Falcon Research India 2050 Fig. 1 – Drones releasing biodegradable confetti over a futuristic Indian city (India 2050). The Announcement “Good morning, sustainable citizens!” The Ministry of Sustainability & Fertility—MoSuFer—flashed across every wall screen, glowing like divine revelation. A smiling anchor in a biodegradable saree announced, “Starting this quarter, conception is a regulated privilege! Earn one hundred Green Points to qualify for responsible parenthood.

🌍 The Invisible Multiplier When we speak of population, we usually mean numbers. Yet what matters more is behaviour — how societies consume, aspire, and transform their environments. A billion people living modestly in harmony with their ecosystems may use less water than a million living in abundance without restraint. Water is the first system to register these choices. As populations grow or change lifestyles, demand expands not linearly but exponentially. More people me

🔥 China's Coal Addiction: The Financial Price of Power Introduction For decades, coal has powered China’s economic miracle . But this heavy reliance comes at a growing cost—environmental, health-related, and economic. As the world’s largest coal consumer, China now faces a critical dilemma: continue along the coal path or fast-track its renewable revolution ? In this post, we dive into the financial implications of both staying coal-dependent and moving toward a renewable f

By Falcon Research | December 2025 2025 marks the year fashion lost control of its sustainability narrative. Governments and regulators have moved from encouragement to enforcement , transforming sustainability from a branding exercise into a compliance requirement. From Ethics to Enforcement For years, fashion relied on: Voluntary commitments Self-reported metrics Selective transparency That era is ending. PFAS Bans Go Live As of January 1, 2025: California  and New York  ba

By Falcon Research | December 2025 Fashion’s environmental damage is not accidental. It is the result of business models designed around volume, speed, and disposability  — even as sustainability pledges multiply. In 2025, several global brands are increasingly seen as environmental defaulters : companies whose operating logic is fundamentally incompatible with planetary limits. What “Defaulter” Means in 2025 A defaulter is not necessarily breaking the law — yet. Instead, the

By Falcon Research | December 2025 The global fashion industry has officially crossed a line. In 2025, fashion is no longer just “unsustainable.” It has become one of the world’s most resource-extractive industries , operating at a scale that ecosystems and regulators can no longer absorb. This is the first article in a three-part series examining how fashion reached this point, who is driving the damage, and why 2025 marks a turning point. Water: From Resource Use to Resourc

🌆 Introduction What if Delhi’s lungs stop breathing? With nearly 33 million residents , India’s capital is straining at its ecological seams. This post uncovers the data behind the crisis—and why urgent action is non-negotiable. 1. Air Pollution: Toxic Smog All Year Round 2024 average AQI : 209—Delhi’s worst in 5 years; no ‘good’ air days  recorded  UrbanEmissions.Info +5Press Information Bureau+5The Times of India+5 . Java spring relief : In 2024, Delhi logged its highest-e

Louisiana is often celebrated for its low-cost electricity. But beneath that surface lies a sobering truth: Louisiana households are paying the price—not at the meter, but in their health, housing, and climate risk . At Falcon Research, our analysis shows that low energy prices fuel a dangerous loop of overconsumption, industrial pollution, and public health burden.  Here’s what the data tells us: 🔍 Hidden Costs Behind “Cheap” Electricity Oversized Housing = Higher Bills: 65

Once hailed as India's "Garden City," Bangalore has morphed into a sprawling tech metropolis—the so-called Silicon Valley of India. But behind the skyscrapers, tech campuses, and rising GDP lies a deeper crisis. Bangalore is booming, but it's also breaking. As rapid, unregulated urban expansion accelerates, the city is facing a full-spectrum sustainability crisis: collapsing ecosystems, widening inequality, institutional gridlock, and economic overreach. This blog explores ho