These dead oaks above Eaglenest in Arunachal Pradesh pose the question — Is the damage caused by humans or by climate change? Photo: Sandesh Kadur
Our biodiversity, our life, our future
Reducing the loss of India's precious biodiversity requires a comprehensive programme of documentation and monitoring. A people-oriented conservation paradigm that extends beyond protected areas is vital, says Kamaljit S. Bawa.
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The mining threat to forest land
Vast expanses of forest land have been allowed to be ravaged by mining, affecting the natural habitat and the interests of adivasis. It is time to bring in laws to stop any expansion of the sector, says Lyla Bavadam.
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An inclusive green growth model
Finding the right mix of fuels to meet the energy needs of a billion-plus population without adding to climate change concerns is the central challenge today. Ritu Mathur considers the alternatives that can expand economic growth, with a smaller ecological footprint.
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Better wheels for friendly cities
The bicycle can be an elegant solution to greenhouse gas emissions from motorised vehicles. This green mode of transport has been virtually ignored in city planning. A. Srivathsan looks at progressive cities around the world, and builds a case for a planned network of cycling pathways in urban India.
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Yesterday's colonised, today's coloniser
Indian corporations are buying thousands of hectares of fertile land in African countries, completely disregarding the interests of local people. This is happening with the blessings of the Indian government. Ashish Kothari and Anuradha Mittal look at initiatives to stop this new trend of colonisation.
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