Eco India: Home to Dhangar and Deccani sheep, Saswad's grasslands face an uphill battle for survival

Grasslands make up 15% of Maharashtra's land area, but only a fraction are protected by law.

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· Yesterday · 08:55 am

Eco India: Once a boon for farmers, vetiver farming in Cuddalore is now plagued with overproduction

Endemic to tropical Asia, the Vetiver - also called khus - helps purify water and restore soil.

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· Nov 21, 2021 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 130: Lockdown and overproduction have stunted farmers’ profits from vetiver farms

Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.

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· Nov 20, 2021 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: From homes to malls, here's how Bengaluru's residents are monitoring air quality indoors

The air in residential areas of developed cities tends to get polluted by cooking, cleaning, air fresheners, paint and more.

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· Nov 14, 2021 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 129: Meet the residents trying to solve Bengaluru's indoor air pollution problem

The capital city of Karnataka may see a 74% increase in particulate matter by 2030 — a major source of indoor air pollution.

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· Nov 13, 2021 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: Caught between climate change and shell mining, Irukkam island faces extinction

For locals on Irukkam island, primary sources of income like fishing and agriculture are declining.

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· Nov 07, 2021 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 128: Climate change pushes Andhra Pradesh fishermen to take up shell mining jobs

Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.

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· Nov 06, 2021 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: Diversion of Mumbai's major rivers is one of the main reasons for frequent flooding

A report has warned that Mumbai could be three feet under water by the end of the century.

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· Oct 31, 2021 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 127: How river diversion for development projects is driving flooding in Mumbai

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· Oct 30, 2021 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: From hybrid scooters to kirana charging stores – Inside Bengaluru’s electric revolution

Since 2008, the city has seen a 10% year-on-year increase in the number of registered motor vehicles, outpacing even its population growth.

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· Oct 10, 2021 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 126: How local businesses are driving Bengaluru's electric vehicle revolution

Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.

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· Oct 09, 2021 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: A source of sustainable fibre, the calotropis plant is Puducherry’s best kept secret

From textile to bio-nutrients, the unassuming plant has helped mobilise several sustainable businesses

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· Oct 03, 2021 · 08:55 am