This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one.
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Meet DiCaprio’s Himalayan serpent
Scientists discovered a new snake species in the western Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, which also belongs to a newly identified genus, Anguiculus.
Science welcomed multiple new species in 2024
The Western Ghats & Northeast India continue to shine as biodiversity hotspots in India with multiple discoveries of species.
Decline in white-bellied sea eagle nests in coastal areas raises concerns
Surveys in Kerala reveal a decline in white-bellied sea eagle nests, mainly due to the loss of tall nesting trees.
Making sense of the environment: Explainers in 2024
In 2024, we continued our series of environmental explainers that demystified complex environmental topics. We helped break down scientific jargon and policy discussions into relatable information, empowering individuals to understand how these issues impact their lives and communities.
Empowering waste pickers with dignified jobs for environmental change
SWaCH, a Pune waste pickers’ cooperative, formalizes work, improves conditions, offers training, and ensures fair wages, transitioning members to safer, dignified roles in waste management.
When heat rises, incomes fall for the informal workforce
Street vendors are among the self-employed and daily wage labourers severely affected by the rise in temperatures.
Teething troubles or conservation challenges at India’s latest tiger reserve?
After a long wait, Madhya Pradesh’s Ratapani Sanctuary has finally been given higher protection by being declared a tiger reserve.
