Environmental Balance
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In Ladakh’s Puga Valley, geothermal project holds promise but environmental concerns remain
The project, which was stalled after the release of excess polluting geothermal fluid, is expected to resume in 2024.
Suhail Bhat & Sameer Mushtaq
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How Daphne du Maurier’s ‘The Birds’ predicted today’s environmental crisis 70 years ago
As the birds attack the eyes, sight becomes a metaphor for humans failing to see the changes in nature.
Catherine Wynne, The Conversation
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Why Slovenia’s transformation holds important lessons for India’s environment, development goals
The now water-rich and green European country has a history of water-borne diseases and destructive development practices.
Omair Ahmad
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Can a flourishing ecology and a healthy economy co-exist? Henry David Thoreau believed they can
In Thoreau’s vision, human and more-than-human sociality are integral to a full description of ecology.
Alda Balthrop-Lewis, The Conversation
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Once-dry Vijayapura now brims with water, a testament to the transformative powers of united effort
Political will and people’s participation rejuvenated the drought-prone region, offering a template to re-envision cities in the time of climate change.
Sudheendra Kulkarni
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There aren’t enough trees in the world to offset carbon emissions – and there never will be
Researchers are in unanimous agreement that land ecosystems have a finite capacity to take up carbon.
Bonnie Waring, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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In North East India, people are plucking a carnivorous plant to extinction
India’s only pitcher plant species Nepenthes khasiana is facing threats from mining, shifting cultivation and excessive collection.
Neha Jain
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As world’s largest importer of palm oil, India has a duty to push for ethical production practices
The country’s import market is extremely price-sensitive and less concerned with environmental ethics.
Soumya Sarkar
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Why tree-plantation drives to fight climate risk may be counterproductive
According to a new study, single-tree plantations end up releasing more carbon than natural forests.
Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Indian government wants to disband the protector of ecologically-sensitive Dahanu
The Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority faces an uncertain future, with the environment ministry calling for its dissolution.
Michelle C
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Rampant deforestation in the Western Ghats is causing recurring floods in Southern India
Besides better implementation of existing environmental laws, India needs new ones to conserve hills and mountains.
Gayathri D Naik, The Conversation
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September: History and significance
The theme for this year celebrates over three decades of remarkable international cooperation to protect the ozone layer under the Montreal Protocol.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up