Flawed forestry clearance mechanism needs an urgent fix
The MoEFCC must recognise that ill-planned intrusion of developmental projects into natural habitats is one of the most serious threats to long-…
Meghalaya limestone quarries closed
Why the attack on Kashmir's pastoralists is a big concern
Gujjars and Bakkerwals, the nomadic pastoralists of Jammu and Kashmir, now face a new deadly enemy: Gau Rakshaks
The rift valley
With no income options, Ghangharia residents want forestland for hotels
Afforestation interrupted
Environment ministry fails to use funds for afforestation, monitor forest diversions: Comptroller and Auditor General
Halfway through
Tribal affairs ministy attempts to give forest dwellers their due welfare benefits, through a compromise
Mahan at all costs
How government bent all rules to ensure Mahan forest in Madhya Pradesh goes to Essar and Hindalco for mining coal
Chaos in reforms
The TSR Subramanian Committee report, meant to suggest environmental governance reforms, creates more confusion