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Sugarcane is converted into ethanol by extracting its sucrose-rich juice or molasses

FAQ: The costs behind the E20 fuel in India and the green promise

25 Oct 2026

7 min read

Combating marine pollution & protecting coastal livelihoods

Can India’s blue economy grow while protecting ocean health?

24 Oct 2026

5 min read

The river Kaveri is flowing at Dubare Forest near Madikeri, Karnataka. Image Source: Ashwin Geet Dsa via Wikimedia Commons

When India's rivers link, species follow, and biodiversity may take a new turn

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

16 Oct 2026

6 min read

Discover how traditional Assam-type homes offer a climate-resilient, affordable blueprint.

Can Assam's indigenous homes shape India's sustainable housing future?

01 Oct 2026

7 min read

Inside the Sundarbans

Beyond mangrove forest boundaries: Satellite data reveals hidden health decline in the Sundarbans

20 Sep 2026

7 min read

The statue of the Manipuri Polo God Marjing overseeing the Heingang Pat

Polo origins to shrinking wetlands: Why habitat restoration is the key to Manipuri pony survival

M Biswanath Sinha

14 Sep 2026

7 min read

Jadav Payeng: How individual agency and nature-led ecological recovery intersect. (Image: Wilimedia Commons)

Reforesting Majuli: How Jadav Payeng and a hand-planted forest restore a river island in Assam

28 Aug 2026

4 min read

Inland fisheries are lifelines of indigenous communities in India. Image Source: IWP Flickr photos

Indigenous fishing practices of the Monsang community in Manipur

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

23 Aug 2026

7 min read

Pichavaram mangrove forest, Tamil Nadu. Image Source: Sakthibalan via Wikimedia Commons

Carbon vaults of the coast: Unlocking India’s mangrove potential

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

21 Aug 2026

8 min read

Bamboo serves as a natural, self-healing shield to prevent landslides (Image: PxHere)

Can bamboo and bioengineering help restore and stabilise the Eastern Himalayas?

11 Aug 2026

7 min read

A tiger cooling itself near the water. Source: Satyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Tiger–River Connection: Why India's water future depends on healthy forests

29 Jul 2026

10 min read

A nearly dried-up pond on the outskirts of Bhuj contains only a small amount of saline, muddy water, making it unsuitable for livestock. (Credit: Jay Anjaria, Homes in the City)

Waiting for the rains: Water and livelihoods in Kutch during a delayed monsoon

26 Jul 2026

6 min read

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