There are instances of fishermen being threatened with guns for entering into channels constructed by the port authorities
New DNA testing shatters ‘wild dog’ myth: Most dingoes are pure
Half of Africa’s white rhino population is in private hands — It’s time for a new conservation approach
An epic global study of moss reveals it is far more vital to Earth’s ecosystems than we knew
Buddhist principles can help India re-imagine its food systems
In the districts comprising the Buddhist circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, a model farm can be established by integrating the indigenous knowledge of the local communities with the principles of Buddhism
Native species over invasive: This Tamil Nadu village is a pioneer in climate action
Vast patches of wastelands in the region were invaded by the alien, invasive Karuvelam tree or prosopis juliflora
Cheetah reintroduction project shows conservation sciences need more rigour and consensus
Carnivore conservation in human-dominated landscapes requires more than expertise of wildlife biologists
African migration to Europe: Forced returns run into resistance
Returns are low in part because European policy makers ignore competing issues and interests African stakeholders face
Earthquakes can change the course of rivers — with devastating results. We may now be able to predict these threats
Tens of thousands of active faults run under river channels around the world and in New Zealand
Did life evolve more than once? Researchers are closing in on an answer
Has all of life on Earth evolved only once, or are different living beings cut from different cloths?
Green bond issuance by automakers reflects global energy conundrum
India’s first sovereign green bonds framework was formulated in 2022
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Many Indian cities, rural areas are still struggling to manage sanitary waste
There is an urgent need to explore other ways of managing sanitary waste
70 years after the first ascent of Everest, the impact of mass mountaineering must be confronted
Recent influx of ‘novice mountaineers’, who may expect luxury packages and a guarantee of summiting, can have dangerous consequences
Exercise linked to higher pain tolerance: Study
People who regularly exercised had a higher pain tolerance compared with those who hardly exercised
Plastic-free planet: Negotiations on Global Plastics Treaty underway, the story so far
This meeting is the international community’s chance set the stage for negotiations on a global deal to end plastic pollution
How AI, other technologies are already disrupting workplaces
BT’s transition from copper to optical fibre is simply the latest technology transition
Millets can assist India in generating revenue through carbon trading
Emergent demand for food in light of an ecological crisis inflicted by industrialised countries will only contribute to shortages, rising food costs and resulting political consequences; millets are an obvious choice here
Plastic-free planet: Evolution of Global Plastics Treaty
UNEP gathered in Paris ahead of the INC-2 that can set the stage for negotiatons on the treaty
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Small-scale incinerators for sanitary pad disposal in schools is not a good idea
Lack of monitoring and emission of harmful gases like dioxins and furans within poorly designed, substandard toilets are major risks posed by small-scale incinerators
India’s hill states need sustainable cooling solutions to beat warming
If the electricity demand is not fulfilled via cleaner energy sources, this could lift the emission curve
Hybrid seeds are multinational firms’ tool to monopolise agri markets
Policies should focus on farmer-centred seed production
Farmers face a soaring risk of flash droughts in every major food-growing region in coming decades, new research shows
One way to help agriculture adapt to the rising risk is to improve forecasts for rainfall and temperature
2023 hurricane forecast: Get ready for a busy Pacific storm season, quieter Atlantic than recent years thanks to El Niño
Tropical storms and hurricanes have caused over a trillion dollars in damage in the US since 1981
Tinubu inherits Nigeria’s high debt — an economist analyses what this means for the country’s future
Nigeria’s external debt stock —what it owes non-residents — was $41.69 billion in 2022
Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?
Over 310 people have lost their lives on Mount Everest since 1922, through to the end of the 2022 climbing season
