A New Book Documents Voices From The Baghjan Industrial Disaster
In May 2020, Oil India Limited’s oil field in Assam’s Baghjan experienced a leak resulting in a blowout that displaced...
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Adani Group Withdraws From Disputed SL Wind Power Project
A proposed wind power project by Indian conglomerate Adani Green Energy Limited, in the north of Sri Lanka, which ran...
Gaming On For Environmental Awareness
Tabletop games about the environment, biodiversity and climate aim to increase environmental awareness among people. Environmental games are a form...
Resolute In Struggle: The Environmental Legacy Of Vimla Bahuguna
Vimla Bahuguna dedicated her life to defending India’s forests, empowering women, and advocating for the poor, shaping some of the...
This Diet Change Can Help The Planet
Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to solve....
A Journey To The Dark Side Of Greenwashing
As the climate challenge becomes more acute, consumer habits are changing. Survey after survey says the same thing: People want...
Goa Mining: New Regime, Bigger Challenges
The central and state governments have fast-tracked iron ore mining resumption in Goa Transportation of e-auctioned extracted ore from as-is-where-is...
Kashmir’s Dal Lake, Chinar Trees Under Threat
While Kashmir continues to be a popular tourist destination, the increasing pollution is affecting its ecology The unabated flow of...
Urban Expansion Drives Forest Loss In India’s Biodiversity Hotspots
Urban expansion and land use changes in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats are driving significant forest loss. A recent...
Atleast 196 Environmental Defenders Murdered In 2023
Atleast 196 land and environmental defenders were killed last year while trying to protect the planet from extractive industries, according...
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 there that day, Republican Party...
Palm Oil Plans Wreak Havoc On The Ground
The push for large-scale monoculture plantations of oil palm is taking a toll on the environment and on people's economic...
Trump 2.0: A Disaster For Climate Policy
The re-election of Donald Trump could potentially mean reverting to policies that prioritise economic gains over ecological sustainability. Donald Trump...
Q&A: LGBTQ+ Rights & Environmental Justice With Activist Aurélien Guilabert
June is the month where LGBTQ+ pride is celebrated globally. It is a moment of recognition, visibility, and continued fight...
Busting 5 Myths About Eco-Friendly Eating
“Organic beef”, “GMO-free” and “100% natural” are just some of the countless claims designed to attract the eyes of eco-conscious...
Kolkata’s Overlooked Air Pollution Crisis
Delhi’s air pollution problems often receive global attention, but Kolkata’s air quality often ranks among the world’s worst. Data show...
Plans To Explore Oil And Gas In Wadge Bank Raise Concerns
Undertaking oil exploration in the Wadge Bank will impact the biodiversity of the sensitive marine region and the livelihoods of...
Securing Biodiversity By Curbing Militarisation In The Himalayas
The Himalayan region, with unresolved border disputes involving Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China and Bhutan has seen extensive deployment of military...
Green Or Gimmick? Are Eco-Friendly Products As Green As They Say?
With a growing demand for environmentally friendly products, India’s advertising council and the government are taking steps to regulate environmental...
Wars Cause Major Pollution And Environmental Damage
As wars grind on in Ukraine and Gaza, another location ravaged by conflict is taking steps to implement a historic...
Tech To Decrease Food Loss & Increase Farmer Incomes
Food loss after harvest has economic implications for the farmer and also impacts the environment due to loss of agricultural...
E-Bikes Could Cut Smog, Congestion & Energy Use — But Will They?
The global market for e-bikes is surging. These bicycles, usually equipped with pedals and an electric motor assist, are popular...
Difference In Environmental Footprints Between Economic Strata
A new study that analysed consumption data in India found stark differences in the water, particulate matter and carbon footprints...
Bioplastics As Toxic As Regular Plastics, Both Need Regulation
Emerging research shows that plant-based plastics — just like petroleum-based plastics — contain many thousands of synthetic chemicals, with large...
The Shrinking Wetlands Of Majuli & Their Fight For Survival
Assam’s Majuli island is dotted with an elaborate network of wetlands of varying sizes and characteristics, a marker of the...
