Saving The Silent Valley
byPoets, activists and scientists came together to save Kerala’s oldest evergreen forests from being submerged.
Environment
Why Open Air Fires Are The Main Cause of Air Pollution In India
byPublic fires from paddy fields and open-air stoves are some of the worst contributors to India’s increasingly toxic air.
Is River Linking a Mistake?
byIndia plans an $87 billion project to create the world’s longest river. It could be a man-made environmental disaster.
The Looming Loss of the Great Indian Bustard
byWith less than 200 left, the Great Indian Bustard, India’s iconic bird, is near extinction. Will we be able to save it?
Atmospheric Brown Clouds: Floating Continents of Pollution
byPollution clouds the size of continents have hovered above our heads for years, heating the planet and killing thousands.
Of Dolphins, Elephants and Intoxicants: When Animals Get High
byFrom alcohol to opium and even magic mushrooms, the animal world chases a high in much the same way that humans do.
Why Saving The Olive Ridley Turtle Requires a Global Effort
byFrom ghost nets to overfishing, and even missiles, the Olive Ridley Turtle faces a plethora of threats in the global ocean.
The Pondicherry Shark On the Most Wanted List
byThe world’s most wanted shark has never killed anyone. But it’s a species on the brink of extinction.
Why Drones And Fighter-Jets Cannot Compare With The Dragonfly
byWhen it comes to aviation, dragonflies are better than F15 fighter jets. But are humans creating them as killer robots?
Pichavaram Mangrove: India’s Floating Tsunami Shield
byThe world’s second largest mangrove forest is a floating treasure that has saved countless lives.
A Gliding Frog In The Cardamom Hills
byThe quest to save this little gliding frog could teach us more about ecological restoration.
How Climate Change Impacts Mental Health
byClimate change related disasters displace hundreds of thousands every year. Survivors bear psychological scars for years.
Conserving The Nilgiri Tahr
byThe Nilgiri Tahr is a charming and endangered mountain goat. Hunters, urbanisation and tea have cut its numbers short.
Why India Emits 2.47 Billion Tonnes Of CO2
byIndia’s draft National Energy Policy aims to double coal production by 2040. It’s an unsustainable and unworthy goal.
Climate Change, Flooding & The Geopolitics Of Water
byClimate change, floods and the geopolitics of water are wreaking havoc on vulnerable people living below poverty line.