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”…
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A Sustainable Transport Sector And What India Needs To Do
Amid escalating environmental challenges, India’s transport sector has emerged as a significant contributor to the…
Combating Open Waste Burning to Reduce Air Pollution
Air pollution is a major environmental and health concern globally. In India, 1.67 million deaths…
Violence At Home Could Be Driving Higher Risk Of Self-Harm
Teenage girls who are married are potentially at a higher risk of suicide than any…
Punjab Is Awash In Drugs The State’s Police Will Not Stop
The lyrical snippet “Powder ki Lino ka Rakhega Kaun Hisaab”, which translates to “who will keep tabs on…
Uncertainty Looms Over Weather-Weary Kerala Weavers
Chendamangalam’s handloom represents a rich cultural heritage that is at risk because of environmental factors,…
Who Are The True Stewards Of The Forests?
Environmental justice scholar Arpitha Kodiveri’s book “Governing Forests” critically examines India’s forest laws to show…
Protecting The Vulnerable From The Monsoon’s Flood Of Diseases
While much of India was reeling under intense and prolonged heat, the tiny northeastern state…
In Year Of Elections, Can Women’s Rights Drive Change?
After decades of progress, women’s rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties…
From Delhi To Paris, Did Modi Trigger The Right Wing Wave?
With the Indian election done, the legacy of Narendra Modi’s campaigning and his style of…
Surviving A Heat Stroke, Against All Odds
Dev Prasad Ahirwar, a 54-year-old migrant worker posted as a security guard, is one among…
Of South Asian Islam And The Red Herring Of Radicalisation
Whenever explanations have been sought for the radicalisation of Muslim youngsters, religious texts or practices…
Four Ways To Make AI Work For Sustainability
There are high expectations that AI can help solve complex issues around sustainability and climate…
The Tragic Toll Of Competitive Exams
The suicide of an 18-year-old student the day after results were declared for India’s hyper-competitive…
Why Small Farmers In India Remain Anxious About The Monsoon
One of the more enduring images from the iconic film from the 1950s, Do Bigha…
Judiciary Must Be Absolutely Pure, Free Of Any Political Bias: Mamata
On Saturday, June 29, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, called for a judiciary free…
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…
Gazans’ Extreme Hunger Could Leave Its Mark On Future Generations
As Israel’s offensive in Gaza rages on, people across the entire Gaza Strip find themselves…
Tamil Nadu’s Grazing Ban Threatens Rights Of Forest Dwellers
Grazing cattle has traditionally been a major source of livelihood, particularly for forest dwelling communities….
Extreme Heat Compounds Vulnerabilities In Low Income Areas
In the past two months, Delhi and the National Capital Region has experienced extreme heat…
Unified Action Needed To Tackle Extreme Heat And Air Pollution
The combined impact of air pollution and heatwaves can be far more severe than individual…
Why Indian Cities Flood During Monsoon Rains
Mumbai is unique among coastal cities. It’s not only surrounded by the Arabian Sea it…
Julian Assange Will Be Freed After Striking Plea Deal With US
Julian Assange has reached a deal with the United States Department of Justice to allow…
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…