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  • Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?

    Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?

    Scroll Staff
    · Sep 23, 2023 · 03:25 pm
  • Marathwada is close to desertification – and yet it won’t give up farming water-guzzling sugarcane

    Marathwada is close to desertification – and yet it won’t give up farming water-guzzling sugarcane

    Parth MN, IndiaSpend.com
    · Oct 02, 2020 · 01:30 pm
  • As parts of Karnataka record drop in rainfall, experts warn that deforestation must be halted

    As parts of Karnataka record drop in rainfall, experts warn that deforestation must be halted

    Kapil Kajal
    · Sep 05, 2020 · 07:30 pm
  • Eco India: What it takes for a drought-ridden community to band together for a sustainable future

    Eco India: What it takes for a drought-ridden community to band together for a sustainable future

    Scroll Staff
    · Oct 17, 2019 · 01:56 pm
  • Eco India: What it takes for a drought-ridden community to band together for a sustainable future

    Eco India: What it takes for a drought-ridden community to band together for a sustainable future

    Scroll Staff
    · Sep 22, 2019 · 08:50 am
  • Eco India, Episode 42: Lessons from people's movements that have created sustainable communities

    Eco India, Episode 42: Lessons from people's movements that have created sustainable communities

    Scroll Staff
    · Sep 21, 2019 · 08:25 pm