Modi Government and Environment Laws – Two Articles
A NITI Aayog-Commissioned Report Unveils the Hypocrisy of Modi Govt’s ‘Climate Concerns’; and: The Many Bhopal Gas Tragedies Behind India’s Environmental Law Framework.
Climate Resilience, Good Yields and Steady Income: The Benefits of a Diversified Farm in Maharashtra
With erratic weather wrecking crops, multiple crops and nurturing an ecosystem could help farmers stay afloat.
Memoirs Which Recall Several Inspiring Aspects of Social and Ecological Movements
A recent book released on the first death anniversary of Sunderlal Bahuguna, titled Sankalp ke Himalaya, has recalled several inspiring episodes of social and ecological movements in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.
Should We Protect Nature for Its Own Sake? For Its Economic Value? Because It Makes Us Happy? Yes
As a conservation biologist, I’ve been part of the effort to value biodiversity for years. Here’s how thinking in this field has evolved, and why I’ve come to believe that there are many equally valid reasons for protecting nature.
By Pushing States to Import Expensive Coal, Modi Govt’s Domestic Production Policy Lies in Tatters
Given the severe shortage of coal supply from CIL at present, and states being asked to buy imported coal at three times the cost, it is imperative that the PM conducts a serious inquiry into what went wrong with the government’s 2016 plan to eliminate coal imports by 2020.
Slovenia: After Far-Right Defeat in Elections, Radical Left Faces New Challenges
Slovenia’s parliamentary elections saw the defeat of the far-right and a surprise victory for Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement, which was set up less than a year ago by green and liberal forces. A discussion on the significance of the election result with Miha Kordiš from the left party, Levica.
The Great Teal Tsunami: Arise Australia’s Independents
Rarely in Australian history has a governing party suffered such loss. It was part of a “teal” electoral tsunami, with several non-career parliamentarians entering parliament.
On Risks of 5G Technology; High Risks of Wireless Devices and Non-Ionizing Radiation – 2 Articles
New Hampshire Report Raises Concerns on Evolving 5G Technology; and: New Studies on High Risks of Wireless Devices and Non-Ionizing Radiation.
How the Corporate Interests and Political Elites Watered Down the World’s Most Important Climate Report
A summary of the most important changes between the version of the Summary for Policymakers—the third part of the IPCC’s 2021-2022 Sixth Assessment Report—leaked in August last year and the one finally published.
India’s Flawed Plan to Rejuvenate 13 Rivers – Two Articles
India Wants to Spend Rs 19,300 Crore on Rejuvenating Yamuna and 12 Other Rivers Through Plantations; Ganga Still Suffers – But Govt Thinks ‘Successful’ Rejuvenation Is a Blueprint for Other Rivers: The proposal doesn’t address the real issues behind the degradation of rivers.