Why Dugongs Need To Be Saved
byThe Dugong is a ‘sea-cow’ – whose shape inspired the mermaid myths. Today, they’ve been hunted to near extinction.
Environment
Ice Towers Could Turn Lake Into Water Bank
byLadakhi Students invented a way of storing water in the Himalayas – freezing it into ice stupas. Now, Sikkim wants their method.
A Cheaper Method for Carbon Capture
byStudents from IIT Kharagpur have invented a cost-effective method of carbon capture, that can turn CO2 emissions into soda ash.
Is India’s Budget Wildlife-Friendly?
byBudget 2017 isn’t heavy with mention of the environment. What does the budget mean for India’s wildlife?
The Untold Story of India’s Captive Elephants
byA visit to one of India’s ‘eco-tourism’ centres reveals an age-old tradition of elephant abuse. How have elephants fared over the years?
Can A Just Urban Ecology Exist?
byIndian cities are home to many species – from deer to leopards and peacocks. But is the urban ecology a safe space for wildlife?
The Indian Cheetah: Hunter, Hunted, Extinct
byThe last Indian cheetah was shot in 1947. With plans to import or clone the Indian cheetah in tatters, is the fast cat extinct?
Cyclone Vardah’s Casualty: Trees
byAn oft-overlooked casualty of India’s natural disasters are its trees – 12,000 of which were lost due to hurricane Vardah alone.
Climate Change and Migration
byGlobal warming and climate change have already forced thousands to migrate. How can India manage this environmental crisis?
Climate Change and Compromise
byAs climate change negotiations are held in air-conditioned halls – the poor continue to suffer from global warming and extreme weather.