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Western Himalayas more “risk prone” than the East, according to new index
Researchers determined district level risk by analysing three of its components: hazard, vulnerability and exposure.
Converting folklores to fine art
Historically, the Gond art adorned tribal homes with natural pigments but Today, the art form has undergone changes to include chemical colours and canvases.
[Podcast] Environomy: A Challenge Across Generations
In the last episode of ‘Environomy’ the podcast host discusses how India dealt with issues related to biodiversity and climate change, since the economic reforms.
While India became part of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the climate change convention in 1992, the country’s position internationally and domestically, were different with reference to these conventions.
The public and policy discussions surrounding climate change are likely to gain strength in the coming years due to India’s net-zero targets.
[Interview] Richie Mehta on addressing the elephant in the room in ‘Poacher’
Richie Mehta, director and writer of the recent web series ‘Poacher’, talks to Mongabay-India about what it takes to bring a wildlife crime story to the screens.
‘Poacher’ is an eight-episode crime drama series, based on real life incidents of elephant poaching for ivory trade and the efforts by officials to track down the poachers.
Mehta discusses candidly about shooting for ‘Poacher’ in the jungle, addressing human-wildlife conflict, environmental narratives and more.
The fish that skips and crawls on land
Mudskippers play a crucial role as ecosystem engineers, influencing sediment composition and promoting nutrient cycling in intertidal zones.
Millet tradition loses flavour among Madhya Pradesh’s tribals
Reviving the lost tradition of millet in the state is met with various challenges including the difficulty in processing and storing the grain.
Rehabilitating trafficked star tortoises using genetic intelligence
The species is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and inhabits two disjoined arid regions – northwestern India and southern India.
Conflict over critical mineral prospecting in Odisha signals need for better community involvement
India’s exploration of graphite, a critical mineral for a clean energy transition, is fuelling conflict in the forests of Odisha.
Restrictions implemented as dwindling water sources strain water supply in parts of Bengaluru
Parts of Bengaluru are facing a water shortage following inadequate rainfall last year that impacted water resources.
