In this issue

Game theory is ‘the study of mathematical models of conflict and cooperation between intelligent and rational decision-makers.’ Today, game theory applies to a wide range of behavioural relations, and is now an umbrella term for the science of logical decision making. It has emerged as a powerful new tool in environmental economics, especially in the study of transboundary pollution problems, such as global warming and acid rain. Here, Mahazareen Dastur looks at how a very clever blend of economics and mathematics can help answer some of the most vexing environmental issues. She dwells on the nitty-gritties and nuances the game theory and illustrates with suitable examples of how the game theory influences environmental issues.

District Mineral Foundations

Fetching a Good Deal for Mining-Affected Communities?

5 mins

Large Volcanic Eruptions In The Tropics - Could Trigger El Niño Events

The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the leading mode of natural interannual climate variability. It is associated with large-scale sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies in the central and eastern Pacific. According to a new study, explosive volcanic eruptions in the tropics can lead to El Niño events, those notorious warming periods in the Pacific Ocean with dramatic global impacts on the climate.

3 mins

Sparrows: An Important Emotional Link In Nature Conservation

Mohammed Dilawar, the founder of Nature Forever Society, has been working extensively in the field of conservation. The environmentalist, who has been listed by the Time Magazine as one of the 30 ‘Heroes of the Environment’, gets candid in an interview with Namrata Gulati Sapra for TerraGreen.

4 mins

So, It's All A Game? - Impacts Of Game Theory In The Environmental Arena

Game theory is ‘the study of mathematical models of conflict and cooperation between intelligent and rational decision-makers.’ Today, game theory applies to a wide range of behavioural relations, and is now an umbrella term for the science of logical decision-making. It has emerged as a powerful new tool in environmental economics, especially in the study of transboundary pollution problems, such as global warming and acid rain. Here, Mahazareen Dastur looks at how a very clever blend of economics and mathematics can help answer some of the most vexing environmental issues. She dwells on the nitty-gritties and nuances the game theory and illustrates with suitable examples of how the game theory influences environmental issues.

8 mins

High Pesticide Levels In The Human Body - Linked To Chronic Kidney Disorders

A number of studies from Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Central America, and Mexico, have brought to light that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have high levels of pesticides in their body. A study from the national capital of India, Delhi, is a recent addition to this list. This study published in the journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine has set the alarm ringing loud. In this report, Bhavya Khullar discusses the possible link between CKD and high levels of organochlorine pesticides found in the bodies of patients in some recent studies that associate pesticide levels with kidney disorder. These alarming findings raise a big question mark on the widespread use of these pesticides.

5 mins

Smart Cities Missionin Rajasthan - The Focus Areas And Challenges

A smart city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic data collection/ sensors to supply information used to manage assets and resources efficiently. This includes data collected from citizens, devices, and assets that is processed and analysed to monitor and manage traffic and transportation systems, power plants, water supply networks, waste management, law enforcement, information systems, schools, libraries, hospitals, and other community services. Here, Saurabh Somani discusses the focus areas and the challenges in implementing the smart cities mission in Rajasthan.

5 mins

Pearls - Soft, Shiny, And Alluring

The finest quality natural pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. Due to this, pearls have become a metaphor for something rare, fine, admirable, and valuable. Here, Dr Pradeep Kumar Mukherjee discusses the process of creation of natural pearls and the cultured pearls, and also highlights the reasons why pearls fit different tastes and attract so many different people.

4 mins

Green Waste Reprocessor (GWR)

Green Waste Reprocessor (GWR)

2 mins

Tiny Pygmy Hog

This Hog Needs to Hog Some of the Limelight!

4 mins

Eliminating Blood Honey

Supporting Tiger Conservation in the Sundarbans

4 mins

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