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] Why is India a major hub for wildlife trafficking?

[Explainer] What are tropical cyclones? How are they formed?

[Explainer] How does the Indian monsoon develop?

[Explainer] What is carbon pricing?

[Explainer] What factors affect the Indian summer monsoon?

[Explainer] What are urban heat islands?

[Explainer] What is glacial lake outburst flooding and how does it affect the Himalayas?

[Explainer] How falling groundwater levels compact the land above

[Explainer] How do we recycle plastic?

[Explainer] Where the plastic things are: unexpected plastic products in our lives

[Explainer] The cost of plastic waste

[Video Explainer] What is the significance of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill and why did it face opposition?

[Explainer] What is the effect of plastic on ecosystems?

Extreme weather events and agriculture: what are the impacts and what’s in store?

[Explainer] The life of plastic: born a hero, dying an outcast, resurrected a monster

[Explainer] IPCC AR6 and its relevance to India

[Explainer] What is molecular ecology and how does it help in conservation?

[Explainer] What is Thai sacbrood virus and why does it affect bee colonies in south India?

[Video] Sand mining and how it erodes lives and the environment

[Explainer] Eating insects could be the future of food

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