Environmental Balance
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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
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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
Trending
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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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
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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
Video
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: TV host Ellen DeGeneres surprised with marriage vow renewal ceremony by wife Portia de Rossi
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Watch: This dog was taking a ride on the roof of a car in Bengaluru
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Eco India: Why are sparrows continuing to disappear from Indian cities?
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Watch: Adele moved to tears as fan shows up with picture of his late wife to her Las Vegas show
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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
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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
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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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
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Until the world cuts emissions from agriculture and forestry, climate change goals can’t be reached
A UN report found about 25%-30% of food globally is lost or wasted. Reducing this can significantly lower emissions, and ease pressure on agricultural systems.
Mark Howden, The Conversation
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Should Himalayan states be paid a fee for keeping their water clean and forests standing?
The states have asked the central government to pay them for ecosystem services.
Joydeep Gupta
The Field
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Fitness watch: Do you get shin splints after running? Here's how to avoid them
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Political overreach, government control, low scrutiny: The challenge of reforming Indian sports
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Fantasy football: Stressful or fun – is it the enjoyable hobby it was meant to be?
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Chamari Athapaththu column: Sri Lanka have never been as confident as we are ahead of this World Cup
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s poor run of form – ‘I have no words for it’