Ecology and Environment

Term Path Alias

/topics/ecology-and-environment

Featured Articles

September 2, 2024

The promise and pitfalls of India’s BioE3 Policy

The strategic objectives and challenges of India's BioE3 Policy

The transition to a bio-based economy could affect various stakeholders (Image: GetArchive; CC0 1.0)

August 30, 2024

India’s efforts at water pollution control: Legislative frameworks and real-world impacts

This article traces the evolution of the legislative framework for water pollution in India and its implications for wastewater treatment standards in the country.

Open drains in Alwar (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)

August 2, 2024

Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development

There is a need for a multi-faceted approach to disaster management, combining advanced monitoring, early warning systems, community preparedness, and sustainable land use practices to mitigate future risks.

Aftermath of a 2022 landslide on Nedumpoil ghat road (Image: Vinayaraj, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)

July 10, 2024

A silent crisis in Indian farmlands: The disappearing trees

Millions of trees are fast disappearing from India's farmlands. What are its implications for agriculture and the environment?

Disappearing trees over Indian farmlands (Image Source: WOTR)

June 9, 2024

Environmental tech startups: Powering a sustainable future

India’s funding jumped from $225 million in 2018 to $1.5 billion in 2023, marking a compounded annual growth rate of 140%

Green startups: Powering a sustainable future (Image: Needpix)

June 7, 2024

Misguided ocean carbon capture: Hype outweighs science

Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO2 removal using the ocean

Ocean ecosystem (Image: PxHere, CC0 Public Domain)

Poachers turned protectors fight for their survival

Locals who protect the migratory birds that come to Chilka lake in Odisha struggle to make a living as the lake has shrunk, thereby shrinking their revenues from fishing.

Basudev Mahapatra

Posted on 23 Nov, 2014 01:46 PM

Nature and wildlife can be better conserved if local communities are duly educated and motivated. Nearly 70 km south of Bhubaneswar, the Mangalajodi village on the edge of Chilka lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is a testimony to that argument.

Environmental clearance to Cuddalore thermal plant quashed

Policy matters this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 18 Nov, 2014 01:41 PM

NGT turns down clearance to Cuddalore thermal plant because of threat to mangroves

Gujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools unreliable: CAG

News this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 17 Nov, 2014 09:51 PM

Gujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools need investigation: CAG

White, Green and now a ‘Blue Revolution’!

Policy matters this week

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Posted on 10 Nov, 2014 10:35 PM

India plans to launch the 'Blue Revolution' to boost fish production

Gender inclusive development in mountains

Perspectives that aren't the norm must be examined while talking about gender-related development in the mountain regions.

Susanne Wymann von Dach

Deepa Joshi

Georgina Drew

Vishal Narain

Posted on 04 Nov, 2014 03:00 PM

This introduction to the special issue on "Gender and sustainable development in the mountains- Transformative innovations, tenacious resistances" by Ritu Verma et al published in the journal Mountain Research and Development, highlights the poor situation of women as well as gender discrim

SC rebukes Central and State Pollution Control Boards over Ganga pollution

Policy matters this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 04 Nov, 2014 11:40 AM

Pollution Control Board is a story of complete failure, frustration and disaster: SC

Assam Government issued notice over dumping of waste in Deepor Beel

Policy matters this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 28 Oct, 2014 03:09 PM

NGT takes notice of waste dumping in Assam's Deepor Beel

Dumping ground on the banks of Deepor Beel

Fingers crossed as Nilofar approaches Gujarat

News this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 28 Oct, 2014 01:14 PM

Cyclone Nilofar makes its way towards Gujarat

Scheme to develop 2,379 villages in the next 5 years launched

Policy matter this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 14 Oct, 2014 11:47 AM

Centre launches the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

It's cyclone Hudhud's turn to cause damage!

News this week

Swati Bansal

Posted on 14 Oct, 2014 11:40 AM

Hudhud lands in Vizag at 195 kmph

Tropical cyclone of 2013 (Source: NASA WorldView)

Subscribe to Ecology and Environment

All Articles

September 22, 2024

प्रवाल भित्ति का अर्थ, परिभाषा और महत्व

प्रवाल भित्तियों का अनोखा संसार (साभार - विकिपीडिया)

September 21, 2024

टिकाऊ खेती एवं बेहतर मृदा स्वास्थ्य हेतु जैविक उर्वरक (भाग 2)

"टिकाऊ खेती" का अंग्रेजी में अर्थ "Sustainable Agriculture" होता है. यह एक ऐसी कृषि प्रणाली है जो पर्यावरणीय सिद्धांतों को ध्यान में रखते हुए पौधों और जानवरों के उत्पादन को समन्वित करती है। भाग 2 में जानिए कैसे करें इस्तेमाल जैविक उर्वरकों का

September 21, 2024

टिकाऊ खेती एवं बेहतर मृदा स्वास्थ्य हेतु जैविक उर्वरक (भाग 1)

टिकाऊ खेती और मृदा स्वास्थ्य के लिए जैविक उर्वरकों का इस्तेमाल हमेशा बेहतर परिणाम देता है। जैविक उर्वरकों यानी जैविक खादों के इस्तेमाल से खेत को कई तरह के फ़ायदे होते हैं। जानिए विस्तार से

September 21, 2024

हरित छत से पर्यावरण संरक्षण

हरित छतें (ग्रीन रूफ्स) पर्यावरण संरक्षण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रही हैं। इस मुद्दे पर डॉ. दीपक कोहली का एक विस्तृत आलेख।

हरित छतों वाली बिल्डिंग (courtesy - needpix.com)