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Agritech to plug gaps in India’s farming sector
The segment is poised to address inefficiencies, improve productivity and create jobs in the agricultural sector.
[Podcast] Environomy: They Came, They Rapped, They Lobbied
In the second episode of ‘Environomy,’ Mongabay-India Managing Editor and podcast host S. Gopikrishna Warrier discusses how the economic reforms influenced the way the middle class looked at environmental issues.
Historically, Indian environmental movements pitted the moral right of the individual or community to the might of the state and the industry. However, after the economic reforms, the urban middle class interests started driving the national narrative.
Listen to the full episode here.
Cutting lianas can boost carbon sequestration in forests, finds study
Some academics have echoed the report’s concerns around the possible impact on forest biodiversity.
Silence of the wolves: How human landscapes alter howling behaviour
In landscapes modified by human activity, the Indian wolf may be adapting by suppressing their iconic howl, finds a study.
The Anthropocene-induced alterations in wolf behaviour could emerge as a crucial predictor for their long-term survival and for maintaining ecological balance. As of 2022, 3100 Indian wolves remain in the wild.
With more than 700 snow leopards, next step in conservation is long term monitoring, say experts
Development infrastructure, climate change and free ranging dogs are some of the major threats faced by snow leopards.
Two new mammal species identified in Kaziranga
Two mammal species, the binturong and small-clawed otter, were newly found in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Forest dwellers struggle amid depleting forest resources
An increase in demand of herbs and medicinal plants and unsustainable extraction methods, have amplified the pressure on the forests.
[Book review] A frank and fearless autobiography of India’s snakeman
Unconventional and adventurous, herpetologist Romulus Whitaker’s new book ‘Snakes, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll: My Early Years’ is a candid reflection of his journey to becoming one of the most famous Indian conservationists.
From exploring his upbringing in the U.S., and his discovery of being allergic to snake venom, to forming an aversion to too much discipline, Whitaker’s story contains grit, hilarity and does not shy away from the uncomfortable aspects of his past.
Traditional raft fishing threatened as reefs choke on plastic
Researchers documenting these reefs as part of a study, found evidence of plastic waste and ghost nets, entangling marine life.
[Video] An innovative alternative to reduce plastic pollution
Researchers are working to develop fully biodegradable and naturally occurring plastic polymers known as polyhydroxyalkanoates.
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