The common root
The ancient tradition that sanctified groves for the common good awaits a voyage of rediscovery.
Defeat starvation
Sub-Saharan Africa is on the brink of starvation. In spite of efforts made by the government and private organisations, the agricultural scene …
Net loss
Fishing practices in Chilika are threatening the Irrawaddy dolphin, which is not only rare but also little known
When "ignorants" show the way
Tribal herdsmen, who are naturally closer to nature, can lead on the path towards sustainability
Development Deathtraps
Bonded labour, environmental devastation, abject working conditions... the stone crushing units of Haryana are a shame
Fielding politics
Commitment of a donor organisation to bring about a shift in the agrarian set-up should be matched by political machinations as well
The need to be sure
The insurance market can become an invaluable weapon to protect the environment against errant industrial units
Damnable indispensability
Disposal of plastics is difficult. This drawback weighs heavy against the numerous advantages of the material
Undermining existence
Extensive coal mining in Raniganj, Bihar, has not only displaced communities but has also affected the lifestyle of the locals
Give Peace A Chance
Only a campaign that aims to conserve "wants" with the support of age-old "religious beliefs" can lead to a less strifed and more "peaceful world"
Green illusios
Germany is swamped in a controversy about a study which says sustainable development can be achieved only when the consumption of resources is …
Put to the horn
Keep out the buffaloes and the cranes will also stay out of wetlands. There is more to controlled grazing and conservation of wetlands than the …
All in a day's work
For women in the hill area of Kumaon, Uttar Pradesh, life is not easy. They have to wear the skin off their knuckles to scrape together a living
Food for soil
The 'green revolution' has boosted agricultural production and transformed semi-arid land, but its long-term effects on soil quality in India …
Clean and profitable
Pollution control methods are an investment that ensure long-term profits for the corporate sector
Banking on carbon
World Bank's proposed role in the global carbon market is good news for the US, but it may spell doom for developing countries
The guinea pig debate
Is there an alternative to guinea pigs in laboratory testing? Two members of the scientific community give their views
Pseudo science
- S K HANDA Former head, division of agricultural chemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, writes in Agriculture Today (…
World Bank in a new avatar
While the World Bank launches its 'development gateway', critics gear up to counter the 'caring sharing knowledge bank' that it strives to portray
BBC does a Columbus
The corporation’s Earth News went to town with its discovery of lost tigers that were never lost
Where gold rush hurts
More than 13 million small-scale miners are destroying themselves and the environment
Words of wisdom
The traditional knowledge of indigenous communities was for a long time viewed with scepticism. Now, the world acknowledges its significance
The joke's on the panchayat
The recent panchayat elections in Madhya Pradesh was the latest edition of the mock ritual of decentralisation
The Eklingapura experience
A joint forest management initiative succeeded at Eklingapura mainly because foresters were able to respond to the needs of the community.
Wanted: professionals who care
Lack of ecological concerns among today's professionals have led to a dichotomy between development and the environment.