The traditional practice of foraging for wild edibles has economic benefits, apart from ensuring food and nutritional security for forest-dependent indigenous communities such as the Soligas, reports A. ATREE FAO Indigenous Peoples india.mongabay.com/2024/08/lookin…

In Assam, the venomous Russell’s viper has been the subject of exaggerated news reports and an ongoing social media frenzy, leading to panic, hostility and killing. The snake is often confused with juvenile Burmese python and rough-scaled sand boa. india.mongabay.com/2024/08/misinf…

From rainfall deficits to excess rainfall, #ClimateChange has resulted in unpredictable weather conditions in Kashmir, impacting the ecosystem and nature-based livelihoods. Mudassir Kuloo Sonam Lotus Kashmir Weather india.mongabay.com/2024/08/changi…

Introducing cruise ships into the Narmada river, transformed into Sardar Sarovar, poses severe risks to its ecology, through water pollution from fuel and waste, disruption of aquatic life, and the potential for accidents. india.mongabay.com/2024/08/commen…

Questions related to food and the ‘Right to Food’, guaranteed in the Indian Constitution, are addressed in the new graphic novel, Food & Farming, by Orijit Sen, Vidyun Sabhaney, and Harsho Mohan Chattoraj. Focus on the Global South vidyun india.mongabay.com/2024/08/interv…

Venom of baby Russel's vipers were found to be far more potent towards mammals, compared to the venom of juvenile or adult Russell’s vipers, finds a study by Kartik Sunagar Gerry Martin Evolutionary Venomics Lab Amrita Hospital, Kochi ICMR 🖋️A india.mongabay.com/2024/08/baby-s…

Kanpur’s tanneries are adopting innovative sustainable practices, such as Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems and water recycling, to reduce their environmental footprint. Story by Zoya Hussain. india.mongabay.com/2024/08/kanpur…

Even though electrification from renewable sources presents an opportunity to decarbonise, most companies are faltering when it comes to setting robust targets. Simrin Sirur reports. Climate Risk Horizons india.mongabay.com/2024/08/indias…

An analysis of wild food plant usage in India reveals a long history of reliance on wild edibles for food security and nutrition, with around 1400 plant varieties from 184 families being consumed across the country. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2024/08/lookin…

This native breed of chicken, found in certain jungles of Madhya Pradesh, is believed to be climate resilient. It is also popular for its nutritional and market value. Can Kadaknath breed provide a sustainable livelihood option for farmers? Manish Chandra Mishra reports.

Renewable-based electrification from heavy industries has the potential to avoid approximately 17% of projected emissions by 2030. Simrin Sirur reports. Climate Risk Horizons india.mongabay.com/2024/08/indias…

There is a concerning trend of declining reliance on wild food plants among tribal communities, attributed to factors such as increased access to modern diets, forest degradation, and changing agricultural practices, among others. A reports. india.mongabay.com/2024/08/lookin…

"The Rumbling Earth" by geologist C.P. Rajendran and seismologist Kusala Rajendran explores the science of earthquakes in India, from the devastating 2004 tsunami to lesser-known seismic events. Gopi Warrier reviews the book. india.mongabay.com/2024/09/book-r…

Five years after NCAP launch, most cities have not met targets. Measures to reduce air pollution have ignored major emitters, finds a report by CSEINDIA Anumita Roychowdhury 🖋️Simrin Sirur Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air InfluenceMap Climate Trends india.mongabay.com/2024/09/its-be…

Global climatic patterns such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation contribute to intense heat waves in southwest India. A new study from IIT(ISM) EPFL can help predict #heatwaves better.🖋️Max Martin | India Meteorological Department #climatechange #ENSO india.mongabay.com/2024/09/the-cl…

Muthalapozhy fishing harbour near the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has garnered attention for the repeated accidents and death of fishers at the harbour, reports Saritha Saraswathy Balan. india.mongabay.com/2024/09/a-fish…

"People who live in cities do tolerate birds. They are however selective... While many do not like to see a roosting owl or pigeon... they would not hesitate to buy an expensive parrot" -- #commentary by RJ Ranjit Daniels Care Earth Trust. #urbanwildlife india.mongabay.com/2024/09/commen…

Collaboration among environmentalists, tea garden owners & the government is essential to ensure the long-term health of the Darjeeling Himalaya landscape and communities, write Barkha Subba Anirban Datta-Roy in this #commentary. WWF-India Teekampagne india.mongabay.com/2024/09/commen…