In this issue

Due to the unprecedented scale and speed of decline in vulture population, all the three Gyps vulture species have become critically endangered. In order to ensure survival, it is necessary to bring them into captivity for breeding. In this article, Sarita Brara discusses the efforts that are currently underway in India for the conservation of vultures. While the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has been working for vultures since the 1980s, it has a major role in the conservation breeding of vultures in India. The BNHS had started a vulture care centre near Pinjore in Haryana in 2001 to take care of the dying birds. It was converted into a breeding–conservation centre in 2004. Keep reading to know more…

Elements Of A Market-Based Energy Access Intervention A Basic Insight

In spite of being very progressive on the universal energy access goal, the world is home to billions of people who are still reliant on traditional fuels and inefficient technologies for lighting and cooking. In this article, Martand Shardul and P B Singh discuss that in the context of social justice, economic development, and climate change mitigation, facilitating the transition of communities to cleaner and efficient solutions is a must. For a community to transition from grants to a market-linked system, complementary interventions will be helpful.

3 mins

Coastal Water Absorbs More CO 2

As more carbon dioxide (CO 2) enters the atmosphere, the global ocean soaks up much of the excess, storing roughly 30 per cent of the carbon dioxide emissions coming from human activities. In this sense, the ocean has acted as a buffer to slow down the greenhouse gas accumulation in the atmosphere and, thus, global warming. However, this process also increases the acidity of seawater and can affect the health of marine organisms and the ocean ecosystem.

2 mins

Microbes May Help Astronauts Transform Human Waste Into Food

Human waste may one day be a valuable resource for astronauts on deep-space missions. Now, a Penn State research team has shown that it is possible to rapidly break down solid and liquid waste to grow food with a series of microbial reactors, while simultaneously minimizing pathogen growth.

2 mins

Water Scarcity In India A Grim Reality

World Water Day, on March 22 every year, is about focussing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’—exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. In this article, Viraj Desai highlights the distressing scenario of water scarcity in India as rapid urbanization and industrialization is expected to take a toll on the water availability in India in the future. He also discusses initiatives by the government and corporate companies for water conservation.

7 mins

Ganges River Dolphin - Let Us Help It To Survive

We need to help the Ganges River Dolphin fight a tough battle for survival, points out Benita Sen.

4 mins

Predators Under Threat March 3: World Wildlife Day

In December 2013, the United Nations declared March 3 as the World Wildlife Day—a day every year when the threat to wild animals, birds, and plants are highlighted in as many ways as possible.

4 mins

Advocating Sustainable Agriculture Practices In Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Villages

Agrarian distress due to poor rainfall in successive years, compounded by a shift in cropping patterns and the widespread use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, as well as loss of onfarm diversity were some of the important issues affecting the farmers in Tamil Nadu. With an aim to address these issues, and promote sustainable agriculture and secure livelihoods for the locals, WWF-India, in 2017, extended their support to communities living under Gundri and Koothampalayam Panchayats of Erode district in Tamil Nadu.

4 mins

Horticulture For A Green And Beautiful Environment

Horticulturist Shiv Kumar Sharma headed the horticulture department as director in NDMC, before he retired in 2012. Sharma was also part of the design, development, and landscaping work of Delhi’s stadia and has made notable contributions in the field. Here, N Kalyani tells us about the remarkable work done by Shiv Kumar Sharma in making Delhi’s landscape more beautiful.

6 mins

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