Essayer OR - Gratuit
ECOLOGICAL GUILT IS REAL
Down To Earth
|January 01, 2026
Greater awareness of how both humans and non-humans are coping with climate disruptions only deepens the anxiety
For someone who teaches environmental humanities and studies, and the human dimensions of wildlife conservation, living with ecological guilt is a daily reality. Constantly assessing one's lifestyle and its environmental impact has been unavoidable. And the more materially comfortable life becomes, the sharper this guilt feels. I debate my use of plastic bags or cars for short distances almost daily. Cycling on campus offers momentary relief, but feels superficial. Riding a bicycle on a green, low-traffic campus is itself a privilege—one that quickly exposes the limits of individual virtue.
In India, the ability to rethink lifestyle choices is, in truth, a luxury. What, then, of those who have no choice but to endure climate change, which is already eroding their health, livelihoods and, at times, their lives? Knowledge does not soothe; it compounds concern.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition January 01, 2026 de Down To Earth.
Abonnez-vous à Magzter GOLD pour accéder à des milliers d'histoires premium sélectionnées et à plus de 9 000 magazines et journaux.
Déjà abonné ? Se connecter
PLUS D'HISTOIRES DE Down To Earth
Down To Earth
GREAT NICOBAR DILEMMA
In the fragile ecosystem of Nicobar, strategic development must align with constitutional commitment to protect environment, indigenous dignity
3 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
CATCH BY THE ROOTS
Sabai grass could be a game-changer for the marginalised economies of West Bengal's dry uplands. All it needs is an efficient market strategy
4 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
POWERING TRANSITION
India's renewable ambitions are rising rapidly, with half of its installed power capacity now coming from non-fossil sources. Yet the gap between capacity and generation remains wide. The experiences of two pioneering states, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which together generate over a fifth of the country's renewable energy, offer crucial lessons for accelerating the transition, reports PUJA DAS from Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi
16 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
At core of survival
Water scarcity defines life in a village inside Sariska Tiger Reserve's critical habitat, as debates over its relocation drag on
5 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
What's on your plate
An upcoming digital tool can help people learn about the origin of their meals and make climate-positive food choices
2 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
'Bad environment can never be good economics'
The Supreme Court of India and even the high courts were once very active and took a proactive role in protecting the environment; unfortunately, that is no longer true
4 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
Things fall apart
IN THE past year, the world has counted more missiles and bombs than hours.
2 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
Universities in crisis, innovation is stifled
Political control and skewed policies have led to unrest in academia, stifling creativity and meaningful research
4 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
SPARK IN THE GAME
The Reserve Bank of India's restored recognition of Default Loss Guarantees re-enables credit flow into last-mile electric mobility
3 mins
March 16, 2026
Down To Earth
Ushering in new eras
An appraisal of the state of biodiversity conservation, pollution reduction and climate adaptation regimes in India
3 mins
March 16, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size