Status of Fly Ash Disposal Sites in Eastern India
Fly ash is a waste generated in the process of coal combustion in Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant. This fly ash is generally laden with…
Analysis of Wildlife Clearances in India, 2021 (January-June)
Persisting upon its consistency from the previous many years, this year as well, the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife was found to be…
Swept under the carpet
The last decade has seen growing investment in mechanical road sweepers across Indian cities. These machines have gathered public and media interest alike. However, despite…
Clearing the Coast
Coastal areas have unique ecological conditions that make them home to many marine and estuarine species, and to mangroves forests that stabilize the coastline. Their…
Grappling with the Air Pollution
India’s effort to control air pollution is centred around two major plans—National Clean Air Plan (NCAP) and the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). NCAP focuses…
Democratizing Biodiversity Conservation
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was passed with the objective of conserving biology, ensuring its sustainable use and fair and equitable sharing of benefits that…