This Is Why Modernising Pesticide Regulation Misses Protecting People
The draft Pesticides Management Bill seeks to replace the 1968 law and modernise pesticide regulation in India. India’s pesticide industry...
Earth And Ecology
Behind The Global Green Transition Lies A Race For Rare Earth Minerals
The shift to a green economy has deepened global dependence on rare earth elements, prompting countries to pursue collaboration while...
Why Tackling Air And Water Pollution In India Is Not Complex But Straightforward
Like clockwork, India’s northern areas, especially the National Capital Region (NCR), experience suffocating air pollution every winter, particularly between late...
The Aral Sea’s Dry Bed Reflects India’s Water Future
The Aral sea, once one of the world’s largest lakes, was destroyed by large-scale human interventions, especially river diversion for...
Centring Women In Climate-Resilient Farming
Gender-responsive technologies and climate-smart practices can reduce labour burdens and emissions, but risk deepening inequalities without supportive policies and alternative...
Ministry Alters Land Acquisition Terms For Select Projects Seeking Clearance
Developers of select non-coal mining projects no longer need to show proof or intent of land acquisition before obtaining environmental...
What Shapes Farming & Economy In The Mountains
Poor connectivity, weak price discovery, and dependence on intermediaries undermine farm viability in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas despite demonstrating...
The Grass That Refused To Die
Eravikulam National Park celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. Kerala’s first national park has become a vital sanctuary for the...
Obituary: Madhav Gadgil – A Scientist, Mentor And Institution Builder
India’s eminent ecologist and conservation biologist Madhav Gadgil died on January 7 at 83 in Pune, Maharashtra. Gadgil founded the...
People Are Leaving Cities To Escape Toxic Air
There is a growing trend of productive people leaving polluted metros for smaller cities, leaving behind growth prospects and their...
Disease-Laden Microplastics In The Air We Breathe
A new study from Indian megacities identifies inhalable microplastics as an emerging air pollutant. These micron-sized particles not only bypass...
Unsafe Drinking Water Can Influence Antimicrobial Resistance & What That Means
New research shows that antibiotic resistance in the human gut can develop not only from antibiotic overuse but also from...
Why Biosphere Reserves Are Pockets Of Hope For A Changing Planet
In a world strained by ecological collapse, rapid population growth, and relentless extraction of natural resources, UNESCO Biosphere reserves offer...
The Climate Finance Nos. Did Not Add Up In 2025
Global talks on climate finance struggled to keep pace with reality. But in 2025, developing countries intensified their calls for...
A Proposed Night Safari Threatens The Ecosystem Of An Urban Forest
A night safari has been proposed in the Kukrail Reserve Forest in Uttar Pradesh, home to the Gharial Rehabilitation Centre...
Tracing The Evolving Landscape Of Green Jobs In ’25
Green jobs are not new, but what counts as a green job is evolving. Typically tied to renewable energy or...
The Aravallis, An Ecological Asset Under Threat
The Aravallis, India’s oldest mountains, have been under threat due to development forces. Geologist C.P. Rajendran writes in this commentary...
Air Pollution: Silent Enemy Of Indian Monuments
Pollutants are chemically reacting with the Red Fort’s sandstone surface, forming black crusts that corrode its iconic red façade. Emissions...
Why India’s Climate Diplomacy Must Account For Domestic Inequalities
Climate negotiators, researchers, and activists converged in the Amazonian city of Belém for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)...
With A New Identity, The Aravalli Hills Stare At An Uncertain Future
The Supreme Court has adopted a unified definition for the Aravalli hills, which geologists and researchers say ignores the range’s...
BIPV: How India’s Buildings Could Be A Big Part Of Its Climate Solution
By 2060, the total floor area of buildings worldwide is expected to double. Most of the expansion will take place...
Oppn Slams Centre’s Bid To Redefine Aravalli Hills
The ancient Aravallis, a weathered spine of stone that has guarded the subcontinent for millennia, have emerged as a fierce...
As Tourism Surges, Lakshadweep Faces A Mounting Waste Crisis
Lakshadweep is facing a worsening waste crisis. Community bins have been removed and garbage now accumulates in open dumping yards...
Local Solution To Farming Woes? Grow A Pear!
Pear cultivation has transformed Netarhat’s rural economy, offering stable incomes and reducing migration among indigenous communities. Despite widespread adoption of...
Shocking! How The Leather Industry Is Polluting A River Basin In Tamil Nadu
The Palar River flows 222 kilometres through Tamil Nadu before draining into the Bay of Bengal near Chennai. A vital...
