The poet, who championed the cause of free love and atheism in somewhat conventional times, can be looked upon as a role model for today’s vegans
What is threatening ecology of Alappuzha?
Environmental concern amidst industrialisation
Sustainable lobster harvesting in the Caribbean
Delaying tactics by environment ministry
The comprehensive action plan issued by the Supreme Court to tackle air pollution in NCR lists curbing operation of ...
Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance
The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional ...
Promoting tourism in Andaman & Nicobar islands puts ecology at stake
The Ministry of Tourism has reportedly formed a panel to probe the scope of allowing high-value tourism in uninhabited ...
Cycling in two Asian cities
To meet clean air quality levels for one of the most polluted cities like Delhi, it is of immense ...
Proposed thermal plant will damage Sundarbans
Instead of proposing a coal-fired thermal power plant in an eco-sensitive zone, Bangladesh could have collaborated with India in ...
Saraswati: the river that was
From time immemorial, the river Saraswati is akin to a goddess
India needs to adopt nature-friendly sanitation technologies
Making design changes in toilets that conserve water and do not create sewage is the key to ecological sanitation
Environmental governance in India pushes industries to face stricter pollution norms
The last one year of environmental regulation in India has shown many improvements. But a lot remains to be ...
The little-known aspects of above normal monsoon forecast
A look at the changing methodology of long-term monsoon forecasting and what it means for drought in reality
Time, whose side are you on?
As Texaco-Chevron drags its feet over remedial measures in Ecuador's once-pristine Amazon forest, those affected endure a difficult waiting game
The delay defeats equity principle–Its declining relevance in environmental jurisprudence
A new judgment of the NGT may signal its end
Rainfall expected in many states of India
An upper air trough to bring first widespread rainfall event of this winter season
Interlinking rivers: is it a utopian idea?
The river linking project has two major components—the Himalayan Rivers Development and the Peninsular Rivers Development
Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary faces threats
The lake plays a vital role in absorbing carbon, which in turn, mitigates the effects of global warming
Climate change can trigger security concerns in South Asia
Climate change can trigger conflicts, violence and migration due to water scarcity, food insecurity, lack of shelter and livelihood constrains
Siloxanes: Harmless chemicals or ubiquitous hazards?
Our toothpastes, moisturisers and deodorants on one hand and burgers and fries on the other – have one thing ...
Pollution and garbage greet tourists on Himalayan treks
Banning loud music and cooking in the higher reaches can go a long way in maintaining the fragile ecosystem
The Earth for you
If we do not have independent and credible sources of information, we cannot even begin to move towards resolution
Games people play
Institutions that would help resolve conflicts and take credible decisions have been weakened
How power can be cleaned
Any talk of “cleaning” coal to make it less damaging is untenable
Walk the talk on carbon tax, Mr Finance Minister
Is this carbon tax, imposed on the carbon content of fuel, doing what it should—reduce greenhouse gas emissions that ...