As Delhi's #Ghazipur landfill burns, questions arise on the efficiency of waste management in India.

Just a few kilometers away, the Bandhwari landfill located near the Delhi and Haryana border, could experience a similar situation. Know more about the landfill in this video by

As of 2019, over six crore people live in India’s slums, in conditions lacking basic civic amenities. With sustained growth in urban population, it is expected that the number of informal settlements around cities will also increase.
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Recent studies estimate that urbanisation and climate change will lead to water demand exceeding supply for 1.7 to 2.4 billion people, or a third to nearly half of the people living in cities, by 2050. Story by Max Martin.
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“Revival of the Tuni river is vital for the survival and rejuvenation of Majuli’s wetlands as all the beels are connected to this river,” explains Tilak Chandra Sarmah, a grassroots conservationist. Story by Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya.
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A steady rise in temperatures in Telangana is causing heat stress to women in urban slums, who lack access to several basic amenities. Story and photos by Almaas Masood: india.mongabay.com/2024/04/photos…

Extreme heat is challenging productivity in dairy and animal husbandry sectors, which together make up 4.5% of India's GDP. Farmers have espoused techniques to tackle this challenge. Simrin Sirur explains.

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Primatologists are finding increased evidence of mixed species associations and hybridisation between Nilgiri and Hanuman langurs in the Western Ghats. A reports.
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The near-extinction of vultures in the Indian subcontinent was closely linked to their dietary patterns. Researchers emphasize the importance of eliminating harmful veterinary drugs to preserve the future of vultures in India. ✒️ Sneha Mahale
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Hybridisation between closely related species is not an unusual occurrence in the wild though it is relatively rare among mammals, says primatologist Mewa Singh, a distinguished professor at University of Mysore.
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Together, dairy and animal husbandry make up 4.5% of India’s total Gross Domestic Product. But extreme heat is challenging productivity in these sectors. What measures are the farmers employing to reduce heat stress? Simrin Sirur reports.
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A study of endangered vultures in India found they mostly eat domestic ungulates, except in south India where they mainly consume wild carcasses, highlighting the importance of dietary preferences in conservation efforts. Story by Sneha Mahale.
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Smart, synergistic solutions are the way forward as water demand increases and supply becomes uncertain or limited in a changing climate, say experts. Story by @mxmrtn.
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As wetland areas in Majuli decrease, the local demand for boats has dwindled, forcing traditional boat-makers of the island to look for other occupations, finds a study.
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Addressing plastic pollution involves tackling all stages of the plastic lifecycle: production, manufacturing of products, and waste management. Activists argue that plastic is not just a litter problem, as the government wants to project. ✒️ ravleen kaur india.mongabay.com/2024/04/marine…

Tech-savvy farmers in Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana are embracing agritech solutions for climate resilient agriculture, manage pests and in turn, increase their profits. Priyanka Shankar reports.
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A recent Supreme Court order stated individuals had the right to be free against the adverse effects of climate change, which legal experts say could open the door to more climate litigation in India. Story by Simrin Sirur. india.mongabay.com/2024/04/climat…

Scientists are finding evidence of mixed species associations and hybridisation between Nilgiri and Hanuman langurs in the Anamalai region of the Western Ghats. This may be due to similarities in size and overlapping habitats, reports A. india.mongabay.com/2024/04/specie…

Implementing stringent Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) before the approval of any project, including those for renewable energy, especially near biodiversity-rich areas, can safeguard the ecology of the region, say ecologists and activists.