Ganga is shifting away from Patna
“In last 20 years Gangaji has moved too far from here, perhaps our sins have caused this. We pollute it so much and dig its heart (for mining) day and…
Articles by Hridayesh Joshi
[Video] From UP to Delhi, polluted Hindon river is affecting the health of many
The deteriorating water quality of the Hindon river in Uttar Pradesh has made it a health hazard for many of the local residents, who claim there has been a surge…
[Video] Industrial effluents continue to deteriorate Hindon river
Hindon, a rainfed river in Uttar Pradesh, is a vital watercourse which provides water to millions of people who live in the 400 villages situated along its banks. The catchment…
Waiting to exhale: Workers affected by lung disease await justice in Rajasthan
This is the second article in a two-part series on the role of environment in the upcoming elections in Rajasthan. Part One highlights the severe water crisis in the state, and stresses…
Water scarcity: Will the elections quench Rajasthan’s thirst?
This is the first article in a two-part series on the role of environment in the upcoming elections in Rajasthan. Part Two will examine the issue of mining in the state…
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India's Iconic Landscapes
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Beyond Protected Areas
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- Failure to cut GHG emissions is putting species conservation in eastern Himalayas at risk
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Conserving Agro-biodiversity
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