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Environment
‘Bringing 1,000 elephants to Jamnagar makes no sense’: Raman Sukumar
Elephant ecologist on concerns surrounding the new Rules on captive elephant transfer, the emergence of zoos such as Anant Ambani’s Vantara, and more.
Divya Gandhi
Climate Crisis
Ganga, Brahmaputra among major South Asian river basins to feel climate change impact: report
Report urges prioritising adaptive infrastructure, flexible governance, and inclusive policies for reliable water supply amidst climate uncertainty.
Frontline News Desk
Environment
Will Forest Conservation Amendment Act of 2023 sound the ‘death knell’ for India’s forests?
The amendments in FCAA have diluted the definition of “forests” and stripped local communities of their rights in forest management.
C.R. Bijoy
Controversy
Why a proposed private port in Karnataka’s Honnavara faces stiff resistance from fisherfolk
The port’s construction threatens the livelihood of the fishing community and the nesting sites of olive ridley turtles in a fragile ecosystem.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Air Pollution
Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023: report
Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, and Burkina Faso were ranked the top five countries with the most polluted air.
Bloomberg
Fossils
How an ancient giant turtle got its name from a Stephen King character
Researchers identify a previously unknown extinct species of freshwater turtles far larger than any alive today.
Deutsche Welle
Response
Much ado about a logo
How a logo on a T-shirt in an old photograph of a former employee has put WCS-India into a nervous flutter.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
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Ancient magic in Auroville: A tiny forest holds hope for the future
North of the township is a magical grove of trees that an ardent group of residents delight in, study and protect.
Paul Blanchflower
‘Not amrit kaal for tiger science in India’: K. Ullas Karanth
The tiger conservation expert stresses the need for scientific management of tiger reserves and discusses the increasing tiger-human conflict.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Why the tiger-human conflict rages in Bandipur and Nagarahole
A complex web of factors has turned two national parks in Karnataka with a robust tiger population into a hotbed of human-animal conflict.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Chairperson’s post at the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes vacant for eight months
As the crucial body tasked with safeguarding tribal rights remains headless, critical assessments of Forest Rights Act implementation gather dust.
Rishika Pardikar
90 per cent of Himalayas will face year-long drought at 3°C warming: study
The findings show that 80 per cent of the increased human exposure to heat stress in India can be avoided by adhering to the 2015 Paris Agreement.
PTI
Tackling climate change in India needs some team-building
Beyond individual research, fostering multi-institutional teams and “living labs” can unleash India’s scientific potential for a climate-resilient fut
Raghu Murtugudde
How green is the green credit programme?
It aims to boost forest cover by rewarding tree planting, but plans tailored to local ecology and socioeconomic realities are crucial for true impact.
Anuja Malhotra,
Abi Tamim Vanak
Can we adapt before climate change drowns us?
Despite rising sea levels, heatwaves, and floods, global efforts to adapt to climate change fall short, leaving vulnerable communities exposed.
Mrinali K
Mizoram’s Dampa: A tiger reserve without tigers
Tiger-less for two years, this biodiversity hotspot faces poaching from both sides of the border, but village guards offer hope.
Himmat Rana
From Valentine’s Day flowers to Diwali crackers, can we have fun without fearing for the planet?
Learn from Birbal how to tackle climate change without sacrificing fun and joy, and discover how innovation holds the key to a sustainable future.
Raghu Murtugudde
Frontline On Air | The amended Biological Diversity Act puts profits over people
One amendment uses “ease of doing business” as a rationale for conglomerates to be excused from paying a share of their profits to tribal populations.
Priyansha Chouhan
Despite slowdown in India’s clean energy boom, experts confident of resurgence
In recent years, solar module prices have dropped worldwide, but in India, fluctuating import taxes cause uncertainty.
AP
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