ENVIRONMENT
10 greatest conservation success stories from India, from Gir Lions to Sarus cranes
As Rajasthan announces three conservation reserves to protect the Great Indian Bustard and demoiselle crane, we look at 10 successful initiatives that have safeguarded species from extinction.
ENVIRONMENT
Earth Day 2023: Why summer air pollution is the new normal in India
Climate change, high temperatures and heatwaves are making the air we breathe deadlier in the hot season.
ENVIRONMENT
Tiger census for 2022 finds a rise in count at 3,167
Project Tiger @ 50: The latest census was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Karnataka.
TRENDS
'Almost half the carbon injected into the atmosphere by humans has taken place since Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut for India'
In The Earth Transformed, historian Peter Frankopan offers a sweeping study of how environmental factors are an important lens to view the past, and prepare for future climate crises.
ENVIRONMENT
Ganges river dolphin: Why India must do more to conserve our National Aquatic Animal
As per the Uttar Pradesh government, as of 2022, there have been increased sightings of the Ganges river dolphins as the quality of water improves through the Namami Gange programme.
TRENDS
50 years of Project Tiger: Spotting tigers on a jeep safari inside Corbett National Park
Project Tiger is set to release the 2022 tiger census on April 9.
ENVIRONMENT
2023 UN Climate Report: 5 key takeaways from the IPCC report
The Earth could overheat within the next decade. To prevent it, global cooperation, a lot of money and sweeping changes are needed.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer: Why heatwaves are the new normal in India, and how they impact us
There were 203 heatwave days in 2022. With temperatures in February already breaking records, the summer of 2023 too could be long, hot and intense.
ENVIRONMENT
Oscar-nominated All That Breathes brings neglected black kite into our living rooms
The raptor has a strong claim to be the most numerous birds of prey in the world, and the secret to its success is simple – it can prosper amongst humans.
ENVIRONMENT
Oscar-nominated The Elephant Whisperers has brought this keystone species back into the limelight
Habitat loss and fragmentation have left the nearly 30,000 elephants found in India with no room to roam.
ENVIRONMENT
How too much ecotourism may be harming the wildlife it is meant to protect
Though it offers several advantages, massive demand to observe animals in their natural habitats is also leading to stress, change in behaviour and disturbance of daily routines.
ENVIRONMENT
Why Namami Gange’s success lies in wetland conservation
The Gangetic wetlands are the largest riverine wetland system in India, unfortunately, despite their multiple benefits, they are under tremendous stress. Budget 2023's Amrit Dharohar scheme encourages locals to remain stakeholders in conserving wetlands.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer | Budget 2023: Why India is betting big on green hydrogen
The National Green Hydrogen Mission could facilitate the country’s transition to clean energy, reduce dependency on fossil fuels and help the country turn net zero.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer: What is MISHTI, and why is mangrove conservation so important for India
Under the MISHTI scheme, mangrove plantation will be taken up along India’s vast coastline.
ENVIRONMENT
How Budget 2023 could accelerate India’s transition to a greener economy
Several positive climate and environmental measures are expected to be announced in the upcoming budget.
ENVIRONMENT
Joshimath sinking: Why environmentalists want India to rethink its hydropower projects
Hydropower has a role to play in producing low-carbon energy, but experts say projects must be planned carefully to limit their impact on the local environment and communities.
ENVIRONMENT
Why bird counts are crucial for conservation
Crowdsourced information is increasingly being harnessed for better documentation and monitoring of India’s birds.
ENVIRONMENT
Explainer: Why Joshimath is sinking, and its larger environmental repercussions
Rampant and haphazard development in the region around the hill town has had a devastating impact on its ecology, making the area unstable.
ENVIRONMENT
How to travel sustainably in India’s biodiversity hotspots
The Himalayas, Western Ghats, Indo-Burma region and Nicobar Islands offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also threatened by tourism.
ENVIRONMENT
Yearender 2022: 10 biggest environmental moments of the year
From the iconic cheetah’s return to India to the Russia-Ukraine war sparking a global energy crisis, 2022 has been a mixed bag for the environment.
ENVIRONMENT
India's first dark sky reserve is coming up in Ladakh. Here's why the dark sky movement needs a boost
With light pollution on the rise, a global race is on to reclaim the dark skies.
ENVIRONMENT
Call of the wild: 10 keystone species that fight climate change, and where to see them
From India’s tigers to Madagascar’s lemurs, each of these 10 keystone species has a vital role to play in an ecosystem. Plan trips to see them in their natural habitat and join the global fight to protect them.
ENVIRONMENT
COP27 | How India’s green goals are threatening its bird population
Renewable energy projects in the country have already impacted populations of the Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican, flamingos and Gyps vultures, among other species.
ENVIRONMENT
Poorly planned plantation drives are helping invasive species bloom in India
Exotic and invasive plant species easily take root in areas where forestation is an arduous task, but are seldom compatible with local wildlife or indigenous flora.
