Environment Explained News

All the what, why and how of the environment, explained. In this series, we break down complex concepts of the natural world into simple, easy-to-digest explainers. With our expertise in environment and conservation, we guide you through aspects of the topic that you are curious about and help you make sense of the news around you.

[Explainer] What is recycling? How does it work in India?

[Explainer] Is tree transplantation a solution for conservation or a short-term fix?

[Explainer] How does habitat fragmentation impact India’s biodiversity hotspots?

[Explainer] What is a People’s Biodiversity Register?

[Explainer] How are species named?

[Explainer] What are wildlife corridors?

[Explainer] What are coastal commons?

[Explainer] Why is it getting hotter?

[Explainer] Why are waste tyres a growing environmental concern?

[Explainer] What can lichens tell us about atmospheric pollution?

[Explainer] What are ecological droughts?

[Explainer] What are carbon markets?

[Explainer] What are freshwater rock pools and who lives in them?

[Explainer] Can India sustainably manufacture and recycle EV batteries?

[Explainer] What happens when pharmaceutical pollutants enter the environment?

[Explainer] Why are intense storms and erratic rainfall events becoming more frequent?

[Explainer] What is SF₆? Why should we be monitoring it?

[Explainer] Why mitigating methane emissions matters

[Explainer] Living with microplastics, is not fantastic

[Explainer] As heat waves increase, are India’s Heat Action Plans effective?

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