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Rethinking master plans for India’s growing cities
India’s urban areas are facing the brunt of the outdated system of master plans inherited from colonial times which fail to address modern issues such as climate change and rapid urbanisation.
Budget balances coalition demands, job challenges and green initiatives
Experts have raised concerns over the repetition of past initiatives and uncertainty of the execution of promises made in the union budget.
What’s killing the buzz? A look into urban fumigation
Insect fumigation uses harmful chemicals that have serious effects on non-target species and humans.
Crackdown on civil society and environmental NGOs continues
The crackdown on civil society organisations comes as public participation in environmental clearance norms is facing a setback.
A blooming tale of transformation
A Coonoor-based civil society group took over the town’s solid waste management five years ago, transforming the open municipal dumpyard into a resource recovery centre.
[Podcast] Wild Frequencies: Know Them
In the second episode of Mongabay-India’s podcast Wild Frequencies, the hosts explore animal behaviour and bioacoustics, highlighting how sounds reveal insights into animal behaviour and more.
Animal calls can help understand and document behaviours in different species, ranging from large mammals to insects.
Listen to the full episode on: Spotify | Apple
Does size matter? How leopards on forest fringes choose livestock kill
A recent study conducted in Rajaji Tiger Reserve finds that leopards attacked larger livestock such as cattle in forest interiors and areas with low human density, while smaller livestock such as goats and sheep were caught in agricultural lands and villages with relatively higher human density.
Life after loss: A day in the life of a farmer widow
Widows grapple with hardships post farmer deaths related to agricultural distress in Marathwada. Unpredictability of the climate over the past few years has been impacting farmers in the region.
[Commentary] Why RBI’s financial governance should address social and environmental concerns
The RBI must address risks and impacts, by integrating social and environmental considerations in its project finance framework.
