Addressing indoor pollution and climate change with fuel-efficient cook stoves

A simple measure carried out by our organisation has helped to kill two birds with one stone

Ujjwala in southern Rajasthan: A cylinder half full

The scheme must be evolved so it is not just aimed at providing connections but ensuring its positive effect on health, clean energy access, …

In LPG age, cow dung cake makers are still painting the town brown

While the government claims it has made several people from Odisha’s rural areas switch to clean fuel, people still depend on animal waste …

Swalia Bibi: Ujjwala's beneficiary number 2 crore can no longer afford LPG

The family of six has to take a loan every time they want to get their cylinder refilled

Permaculture is growing rapidly in India

A science meant for small scale farmers, permaculture can hugely benefit India as 67% of farmland is owned by marginal farmers

Climate change projects aren't working because communities are left out

Unless they trust climate change programmes, communities will continue to plunder forests rendering such interventions redundant

Hydrogen could become the new fuel for cooking – here's how

Air pollution from burning firewood and charcoal is the fourth-biggest killer in many countries

A long wait

In Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, delays in setting up power connections have marred the village residents' hope for a better life

Forests could help eliminate global hunger, says report

Tree foods are often rich in vitamins, proteins and other vital nutrients. They can provide a diverse diet to people worldwide

Burning bright in Nepal

The economic blockade by the Madhesi community has inadvertently spruced up demand for biogas plants in Nepal

The poor and the environment: lessons from energy crisis

Elephantine block

A wall to keep elephants at bay ends up alienating people in an Uttarakhand village

Environment Day: Green agenda for new government

Get the focus on environment and health, Mr Prime Minister

12 million people have no cooking arrangements in India, says study

 According to the report, the situation has worsened over the years    

Mr Modi, Wish us a Happy Environment Day

NO MORE WOOD

Back in vogue

Tall tree tales

INDIA'S EUCALYPTUS CRAZE- THE GOD THAT FAILED by N C Saxena Publisher: Sage Publications Price: Rs 275 (hardback)

The great energy divide

DEPLETING SOURCES

ZAMBIA

Crunching numbers

If nothing is done, we fisherfolk will perish

Bhajani Behera of Arakhakuda village, feels the lake is doomed unless the government mounts rescue operations quickly. He should know, because he …

Fuel for thought

Biogas generation helps save 112 tonnes of fuelwood use annually in a small Bhopal village

Championing charcoal

Over wood as cooking fuel