A new report argues that 'transition minerals' are misnamed, as most are used in industries unrelated or contrary to clean energy, increasing demand for ecologically destructive sectors.
Global experience with river-linking projects highlights challenges like ecological disruption, pollutant transfer, and misjudged water availability, suggesting the Ken-Betwa project requires careful re-evaluation.
In Nepal's recent floods, decentralized, community-based warning systems proved more reliable than state-run sensor networks, enabling timely evacuations for some.
A human- and farmer-centered AI model for Indian agriculture is called for, focusing on public digital infrastructure, farmer data rights, and cooperatives to ensure productivity gains benefit farmers.
An ice-rock avalanche in the Himalayas was the culmination of millions of years of tectonic plate collisions, glacial erosion, and changing climate conditions.
Apple orchards in Uttarakhand's Ramgarh–Mukteshwar belt are experiencing declining yields due to inadequate winter chilling, shrinking pollinator habitats, pests, wildlife, extreme weather, and poor market access.
Yemen's historical coffee dominance collapsed as crops shifted to water-intensive qat, contributing to ecological crisis and fueling Houthi militancy. Current Red Sea attacks impact global coffee trade.
Philip Fearnside, an authority on the Amazon, was honored for 50 years of research calculating the costs of rainforest loss. His work includes warnings against projects like repaving a highway that could trigger deforestation.
A geoscientist is analyzing satellite imagery of Nepal's recent floods to understand glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risks in the Western Himalayas, advocating for pre-emptive planning.
India's push for herbicide-tolerant mustard varieties is criticized for potentially harming biodiversity, pollinators, and nutrition sources, clashing with smallholder farming systems.