To unlock the full potential of its mangroves, India needs to first plug gaps in research

Involving local communities in plantation projects is crucial for climate action centred on the ecosystem, according to scientist K Kathiresan.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jan 07, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In Punjab, sacred forests are shrinking due to encroachments and invasive species

Better documentation of the flora and fauna in the groves and traditional practices can help in conserving biodiversity in the green pockets, say experts.

Jaskaran Singh

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Sahana Ghosh

· Dec 20, 2021 · 01:30 pm

In Meghalaya, the food system of the Khasi community offers lessons in climate resilience

The traditional farming system, which shies away from the use of synthetic chemicals, is supported by shifting cultivation, home gardens and forests.

Sahana Ghosh

· Nov 07, 2021 · 07:30 pm

India’s draft document on the United Nations’ climate change framework safeguards needs a relook

Experts say the safeguards rely on policies and rules that do not always ensure environmental justice.

Sahana Ghosh

· Oct 21, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Cyclones have a positive effect on the ability of mangroves to soak up carbon dioxide: Study

To better understand the carbon dynamics, researchers have underscored the need for long-term data on mangroves.

Sahana Ghosh

· Oct 18, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In South India, minor rain fluctuations (and not extreme weather) caused famines under British rule

An average rainfall deficit of 13% to 17% triggered the Great Famine of 1875 to 1878 that killed crores, research shows.

Sahana Ghosh

· Sep 18, 2021 · 01:30 pm

UN climate change report warns India of a rise in extreme weather events

Throughout the world, heatwaves are likely to become more intense and frequent in the 21st century.

Mayank Aggarwal

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Sahana Ghosh

· Aug 13, 2021 · 01:30 pm

In the last 9 lakh years, atmospheric carbon dioxide and warming have shaped Indian monsoons

Scientists reconstructed the monsoon activities over millenniums using clues tucked away safely in the sediment resting on the Indian Ocean’s floor.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jul 15, 2021 · 07:30 pm

In Assam, biodiversity loss due to the Baghjan oil blowout could take at least a decade to recover

A probe report recommends nature-based solutions such as planting trees to remediate the greenhouse gas emissions from the disaster.

Roopak Goswami

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Sahana Ghosh

· Jul 07, 2021 · 07:30 pm

India’s dietary guidelines have 4.5 times lower carbon footprint than United States’

A country’s dietary guidelines can influence consumers’ choices and carbon footprints.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 18, 2021 · 07:30 pm

As Lakshadweep protests development plans, study urges safeguarding islands from future sea rise

Development on the archipelago requires a fine balance in addressing the environmental concerns and the needs of the people on the ten inhabited islands.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 12, 2021 · 01:30 pm

For Andaman forests to recover, the intervals between repeat logging must be longer

A study finds evergreen forests are quite resilient to logging compared to deciduous forests.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jun 06, 2021 · 07:30 pm