In Assam, the victims of the 2020 Baghjan oil well fire continue to wait for compensation, even as their landscapes and lives have irrevocably changed for the worse. They live in a state of…
The Ranjitsinh ruling of the Supreme Court is potentially far-reaching but its limited view of action on climate change risks causing an inadequate framing of policy. It is legislation that is built…
Predictions of climate have become an important element of global and national policies. Climate models warn us about the dangers ahead and the urgency of public action. How do scientists build these…
If we listen closely, a bird’s call reflects what humans have done to its landscape, and a forest soundscape tells us about habitat health. Listen to the 3rd episode of Wild Frequencies by Mongabay…
Can we figure out animal behaviour by listening to the sounds they produce? In this episode, you’ll hear from scientists who listen closely to wildlife, ranging from large mammals to insects. A…
Most wild animals are not easy to spot. They are often hidden, camouflaged, or just not around when you are. But instead of trying to ‘see’ them, what if we try and ‘listen’ to them? A podcast by…
"The state needs to show more accountability and imagination towards governance and citizens need to sober up and think through the reason for which they cast their votes, if we have to rescue…
Data from the National Sample Survey Office’s 2018-19 survey give a view of the Indian irrigation economy that confirms some widely held beliefs but also challenges others. India seems to have done…
The functioning of three key processes will be critical if India’s proposed carbon market scheme is to be effective in cost-effective decarbonisation: the institutional mechanism overseeing carbon…
The extreme heat in India this summer may have played a role in the lower-than-usual voter turnout in India's elections. A start would be to move the election cycle to cooler months.
