Written by Ranjit Lal, ‘Our Potpourri Planet’ is the story of Earth and its many wonders. Split into three parts,…
Militaries, which are among the biggest consumers of fuel, account for 5.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. If the…
When India’s prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, he outlined an ambitious vision of “Viksit Bharat",…
He had come all the way from France to the barren Himalayan heights of Ladakh at the edge of Tibet…
The 2024 Paris Olympics aim to be the greenest edition on record, and the first compatible with the Paris climate…
Amid escalating environmental challenges, India’s transport sector has emerged as a significant contributor to the country’s carbon footprint, accounting for…
Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities…
Picture the scene: you’re driving your electric vehicle to the shops and notice the battery is running low. Not to…
India’s aviation industry is experiencing remarkable growth. The ambitious expansion plans of carriers like Air India and IndiGo are bound…
When people move to the country from the city, they need to change their wardrobes, my research on tree-changers in…
Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits”, allowing them to offset every ton of plastic they make with an…
Punjab, in May this year, issued instructions to make footpaths mandatory in all future road expansions and construction of new…
Internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV) both have supply chains that generate significant environmental impacts. Experts argue…
In recent years, Odanthurai, a village in Tamil Nadu, gained recognition as a self-reliant model village and has been appreciated…
New research shows that India’s tiger conservation policy has not only helped in preserving and increasing tiger populations, but it…
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As a teenager living in Odisha, Priyadarshini Das always had an eye for creativity. She would pick up seeds, bamboo…
Every few weeks, 53-year-old agricultural entomologist Rajendra Hegde addresses a large gathering in Bengaluru, where he puts forth a proposition:…
When heatwaves disrupt our children’s education, it is time to demand climate action. I am writing this as a climate…
Last week, I decided to finally treat myself to an online purchase from a leading women's wear brand. It had…
The massive carbon footprint left behind by emails has been widely discussed by the media, but most of the time…
The world’s population hit 8 billion people on November 15, according to the UN. Already this has prompted worry about…
Eternally current and always fashionable, blue jeans are among the most-worn articles of clothing on Earth, transcending time, trends, and…
Dholavira, a 4,670 year old city with orthogonal streets, planned urban spaces and underground water and sewage management was recognised…
The desire by people in richer countries for a diverse range of out-of-season produce imported from overseas is driving up…
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