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Mariana Mazzucato on the Importance of Culture in the Green Transition
Mariana Mazzucato argues that culture is fundamental to tackling the climate crisis and that a green transition must be people-centric
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Camera traps reveal hidden population of greater hog badgers in Kaziranga
A new study in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve estimates at least 55 greater hog badgers in the area, using camera trap data from the All India Tiger Estimation 2026. The elusive nocturnal species, an indicator of ecosystem health, was found across nearly half the surveyed landscape, suggesting it may be more widespread than previously thought.
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Bomb fishing tracked sonically across Indonesian coral reefs
A study has used thousands of hours of underwater audio recordings to track blast fishing in the Spermonde archipelago, off the south-western edge of Indonesia's Sulawesi island.
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Brazil's Indigenous Policy Makes Progress, But Challenges Persist
Brazil's Indigenous policy has made significant strides in recent years, but critical problems persist, according to a recent analysis.
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African AI Governance Must Respect Indigenous Peoples, Expert Says
African governments are developing national AI strategies, but experts say they are neglecting the impact of AI on the environment and Indigenous rights.
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India's Young Farmers Embrace Agri-Tech to Bridge Generational Gap
Young Indian farmers are turning to technology to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the country's agricultural sector.
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Heatwaves and Lightning Recognized as National Disasters in India
The Indian government has officially recognized heatwaves and lightning as national disasters, making them eligible for relief under the State and National Disaster Response Funds.
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Indian Peafowl's Expanding Range Sparks Conflict with Farmers in Eastern Himalayas
The Indian peafowl, a national symbol and protected species, is causing significant agricultural damage in the eastern Himalayas, exacerbating tensions between farmers and conservationists.
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India's Online Ornamental Plant Trade May Be an Overlooked Pathway for Invasive Species
A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries.
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Western Ghats States at Odds Over Eco-Sensitive Areas Notification
The Union Environment Ministry has released a new draft notification defining Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) across 56,825 sq km of the Western Ghats, but states including Kerala and Goa continue to resist the boundaries due to concerns about tourism, farming, and real estate development.
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Shrinking shola grasslands threaten bird connectivity in the Western Ghats
A new study of the high-elevation shola sky islands shows that loss of native grasslands and the spread of exotic woodlands are restricting movement for endemic birds, especially the grassland-specialist Nilgiri pipit, raising concerns over future genetic health and ecosystem services.
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Divergent Climate Rankings Highlight Ethical Choices Behind India's Scores
India’s low placement in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index and its high ranking in the Climate Change Performance Index expose how differing ethical assumptions-total emissions versus per-capita emissions-shape climate assessments, prompting calls for a nuanced, multi-index approach.