As Climate Changes, Milk Industry Struggles
On a humid, late-July day this year, Chandan Singh went to milk his buffaloes, only…
Climate Change
Almost 20 Years After The Tsunami, Andaman’s Mangroves Are Still Changing
After the 2004 tsunami, mangroves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are still changing. A…
Conserving Old Ways In A New World
Despite the growing global acknowledgment of indigenous knowledge and practices in conservation, there is a…
Sonam Wangchuk & Others Stopped, Detained, Then Released
Over 150 citizens from Ladakh marched from Leh to Delhi, to highlight demands for statehood…
Schools Feel The Heat As Closures Rise Due To Extreme Weather Events
Schools in India have seen increasing disruptions due to extreme weather events, over the last…
Women Leading The Green Charge
Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities, showcasing their potential to shape a…
Studies Flag Food Insecurity As A Threat In The Himalayas
A review of existing research on food security in the Himalayas found that climate change…
Here’s How Agriculture Has A Plastic Problem
Plasticulture, the application of synthetic polymer-based technologies in agriculture, has found wide-ranging uses, making it…
Malaria Cases In Indian Forests Feared To Rise Due To Climate Change
In 1994, Manvati Nag, an Indigenous woman from Bijapur district in the central Indian state…
India Must Get Serious About Flood Zoning
On 23 July, India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman specified a major outlay for flood control…
The Big Numbers India Needs To Hit 2047 Target
When India’s prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, he outlined an…
Why The Wayanad Landslide Must Not Fade From Memory
Scientific predictions indicate that extreme weather events, leading to disasters such as the Wayanad landslide,…
The Danger Trump Poses To The Climate – And Our Future
On June 10, the daytime temperature in Phoenix, Arizona, touched 45 degrees Celsius. Addressing voters…
How Unplanned Development And Unusual Rain Ended In Disaster
The Kerala landslide underscores the importance of preserving human lives in the Western Ghats region…
Road To Road Resilience Is Paved With Mindful Design & Construction
India’s road and highway network increased by 59% in nine years, but much of this…
Urban Fumigation: What’s Killing The Buzz?
The need to control disease-causing pests will rise with urbanisation and climate change. Insect fumigation…
Rethinking Master Plans For Our Growing Cities
India’s share of the urban population has more than doubled over six decades, with some…
Nomadic Changpas Struggle Amid A Changing Climate
Pashmina shawls, known globally for their warmth and luxury, are made from the fine wool…
How Older People Are The Hidden Victims Of Climate Change
When Rahman, 72, looks out over the azure waters of the Makassar Sea from her…
Can Humanity Address Climate Change Without Believing It?
Strange as it may seem, early germ theorists could tell us a lot about today’s…
UN Report Says To Protect Rangelands, Give A Boost To Pastoralists
In May, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released its “Global Land Outlook”…
How Droughts And Worsening Soil Health Can Increase Carbon Emissions
Researchers have identified a feedback loop between drought, soil desiccation and carbon dioxide emissions that…
Shocker: Species Extinction Is Spreading Faster Than Research
More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more…
Expanding Refugee Protection For A Changing Climate
The impacts of climate change and disasters on the displacement of people amount to one…
Experiments With Parametric Insurance To Cut Costs Of Disasters
State governments and organisations are increasingly experimenting with parametric insurance to cope with losses from…