Snake Day: Are Rajanagams Dangerous… What Should You Do if You See This?
Mathivanan M Vikatan | July 18, 2024 All the snakes such as the curled viper found on the ground, the earth snake, the water snake found in the water, the silver stick snake that climbs the walls, the katuvirian that is very common in the rainy season, the green snake found in the trees and […]
The Conundrum of Water Quality in Urban Water Supply in India
Sachin Tiwale India Waterportal | July 16, 2024 The recent Pey Jal Survekshan reveals that only 10 percent of cities provide safe drinking water to their citizens. Against this background, this article explains the challenges of providing safe drinking water through a centralised piped water supply model. It suggests the need to explore the alternative […]
Commons’ Sense: How Bengaluru and Other Indian Cities Should Approach Pollution, Traffic Problems
Vinay Sankar, Namratha Murali Scroll | July 15, 2024 The idea of common goods requires reconsidering free and open access in favour of an approach where resources are shared equitably among users. Creating equitable and sustainable cities must address the challenges of congestion, pollution and inequitable access to infrastructure. It is crucial to remember that […]
Dharavi is a Test Case for an Urbanising India
Siddhartha Krishnan Deccan Herald | July 12, 2024 Working classes who laboured to make a marshland inhabitable and economically valuable are now vulnerable to gentrification and relocation. The poor make a place, but the rich replace and displace them. Dharavi is a test case in sustainable development for an urbanising India. Its redevelopment must be […]
World Sea Turtle Day: the Miraculous Man Who Kept Millions of Turtles Alive for 40 Years.
Mathivanan M Vikatan | June 19, 2024 Mr. Natesan is 67 years old, always wears a green shirt, and I’ve never seen him wear footwear. For nearly 40 years, he has been diligently collecting and properly incubating sea turtle eggs and safely releasing the hatchlings into the sea. He sets out as early as 3 […]
The village will become a haven for Chevri storks!
Mathivanan M Vikatan | June 10, 2024 During peak summer in Tirunelveli, a village known for its rich history and biodiversity, Thidiyur, was discovered to be a haven for painted storks. Hundreds of these birds nest in various trees, protected by the villagers who show a strong commitment to their conservation. Despite challenges like power […]
Improving the Language of Biodiversity Conservation
Siddhartha Krishnan The Hindu | June 5, 2024 In the midst of a climate emergency, we mark another World Environment Day on Wednesday. As heat sizzles humanity and rain soaks it, climate change dominates conservation conversations. Experts lay the facts: Climate change poses biodiversity and livelihood risks; restoring biodiversity, in turn, can mitigate climate change. And the well-being consequences of […]
Spider Wasps: Solitary Hunters in our Backyards
Femi E Benny Round Glass Sustain | June 3, 2024 Spider wasps are skilled hunters specialising in capturing spiders to nourish their offspring. This wasp was searching for its prey, and I was about to witness its remarkable hunting prowess firsthand. Soon, the wasp’s search came to a dramatic halt. It had found its prey—a […]
Celebrating Potato, the Global Staple
Siddhartha Krishnan Mongabay | May 30, 2024 With over 5,000 varieties, potato is a popular vegetable grown in many countries. Today, May 30, is the first International Day of the Potato. The United Nations chose May 30, to spread awareness on the crop’s economy, nutrition, culture and sustainability. Humanity’s starchy staple deserved its annual day, […]
Birdman’s walk keeps kids in tune with nature
Maria Antony P, M Soubadra Devy Times Of India | May 28, 2024 Heard about the birdman’s walk for specially abled children? It is a symbol of inclusive education. Conceptualised by ATREE ACCC, the visually impaired children explored the nuances of nature through tactile sensations and auditory cues. Hearing-impaired students, on the other hand, delve […]
