Vishwa Mohan
Why India wants to build its own great wall, of trees
Gujarat to Delhi, it's a massive reforestation of the Aravalis to keep the Thar desert from advancing
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
‘Loss of grasslands impacts wolves more than any predator. Wolf habitats are in human-dominated landscapes’
‘Loss of grasslands impact wolves more than any predator. Wolf habitats are in human-dominated landscapes’ Professor and senior scientist at Dehradun’s Wildlife Institute of India, Bilal Habib, who has studied wolves in India for 24 years now, goes behind the wolf attacks in UP and suggests ways to minimise human-wolf conflict in conversation with TOI. Excerpts:
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
‘Wayanad is proof govts have no interest in protecting nature’
Any further delay in marking the Western Ghats as an eco-sensitive zone will only worsen the impact of extreme weather events, says ecologist Madhav Gadgil
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
Water out of (thin) air? What it means for drought-prone India
Israeli tech creates drinking water from air for India’s Hockey World Cup, promising a cost-effective, sustainable solution for drought-prone areas.
- Vishwa Mohan
- Times Network
How you can gain by planting trees under Green Credit plan
The central government is offering incentives for individuals, firms to contribute towards environmental goals; first up is a scheme for afforestation of degraded plots.
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
The many ways monsoon affects farming, economy, and your life
Over time, the economic impact of the monsoon in India has changed. Here's a guide on what you're going to hear about the monsoons and what they indicate
How they made sure India’s Constitution lasts for ages
The Original Copies Are Calligraphed And Intricately Adorned. Indian Scientists Collaborated With US Experts To Preserve The Documents
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Winter pollution in north India: Why is rule enforcement so tough?
Why are air pollution levels again soaring in north India? Why is the Winter Action Plan created to deal with air pollution not effective? Are political differences in the north Indian states putting a spanner in the fight against air pollution? Can behavioural change among people reduce air pollution levels? Zoom in on why north India, particularly Delhi-NCR, is covered with a thick blanket of smog.
- Vishwa MohanSonalika Sinha
- Times Network
India among 4 big economies set to meet Paris climate goals
A new report by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) reveals that India, Indonesia, the UK, and Switzerland are the only major economies on track to meet their Paris Agreement goals by 2030.
‘Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas’
Glaciology and hydrology expert, IIT Indore associate professor Mohd Farooq Azam tells TOI that uncertain weather-events driven by climate change played a role in Sikkim, that existing and proposed hydel projects must be reviewed for risk exposure to natural hazards, and any new project in the Himalayas should be allowed only after assessing its impact on local geology and communities
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
Why India could be a water-scarce country in 40 years
Per-person water availability has fallen by about 75% since 1947, and experts say it could get a lot worse in the coming years with the current use and abuse patterns
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
What it took to build India's best stargazing site
Only 36 such sites exist across the globe. Hanle Dark Sky Reserve is expected to boost tourism and wildlife conservation at high altitude
