Amal Chandra

Amal Chandra is an author, policy analyst and commentator

Amal Chandra

A tusker in the forests of Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

World Elephant Day should be less a ritual of admiration than a reckoning with the choices we make about development

12 Aug 2026

6 min read

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

Beyond green symbolism: Environmental security must be a national priority

27 Jun 2026

5 min read

India’s cities are now major contributors to their own heat burden. Concrete, asphalt, steel and glass absorb solar radiation through the day and release it slowly after sunset.

When nights refuse to cool: India’s heatwave crisis demands a new climate compact

01 May 2026

6 min read

Read More

Down To Earth

www.downtoearth.org.in