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Reviving an encroached bird haven
The Saman Wetland Complex in Uttar Pradesh stands out as a vital sanctuary, offering crucial wintering habitats for migratory birds travelling across continents.
Fisherwomen ride the rough waves while India’s blue economy blooms
India’s fisherwomen face economic instability and the shrinking availability of open spaces to carry out value-added fishing activities.
With Rs. 800 million sanctioned, committees begin monitoring Great Nicobar development project
Wildlife institutes in charge of developing conservation plans have said two years of field study are required.
Budget prioritises resilience and energy security, skips major green announcements
The budget comes with major announcements related to nuclear energy, promising to amend the existing law and goal of 100 GW by 2047.
[Interview] Climate scientist Steven Hamburg on measuring, rather than estimating, methane from space
Steven Hamburg spent over six years building MethaneSAT, a satellite that provides free worldwide methane emission data, starting wtih a global database of oil and gas infrastructure.
Reviving forgotten wild edibles from paddy fields
Studies have highlighted the abundance of wild edible greens along organic paddy fields which have long supported the nutritional and medicinal needs of indigenous communities.
Drones take wildlife conservation to new heights
Drones are extensively used in wildlife conservation, making tasks like habitat surveys, animal tracking, and population estimation easier and more accurate. While drones offer numerous advantages, challenges remain, such as limited battery life, increased costs, and the need to use the technology responsibly.
India approves mission to bridge critical mineral gap in energy transition
The union cabinet has approved a National Critical Minerals Mission to secure critical minerals essential for energy transition.
[Commentary] Centring local communities in digital climate technologies
Climate tech must be built from the ground up, integrating local knowledge and social networks to ensure long-term adoption and meaningful impact.
Political stir follows expert panel’s approval to rebuild Teesta dam in Sikkim
Environmental experts and opposition parties in Sikkim have raised concerns about the project’s renewed approval for clearance.
Illegal mining threatens a slender loris sanctuary
Illegal red soil mining and brick-making near the Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary are growing threats to the primate’s habitat.
