An ancient method for collecting rainwater, why freak storms are becoming common in Europe, the local weather enthusiasts turned influencers in India, and an historic weather station in Poland that’s been charting climate change for over a century.
Insects give shrimps a boost in Tamil Nadu - and add bite to pizza toppings. Can local conservation efforts reverse damage at Srinagar’s Dal Lake? Plus hotel owners in Catalonia find creative solutions to water shortages.
Photographers empower marginalized communities in North Chennai. Will India tighten its climate targets? Getting in on the green job market - and an invasive weed helps spread awareness about the coexistence of humans and wildlife.
Farmers feed the world. But from Europe to India, farmers are burdened by high costs, low prices, and climate change. Technologies like an AI crop-doctor app and drones can help. But there’s a wellspring of anger among farmers worldwide. Why is that?
As the climate changes and architecture is having to rethink form and function, eco-friendly building practices that have been used for centuries in India are proving inspirational.
Organic produce grown locally and sustainably is good for public health and the climate - and it can boost the local economy too: The multiple benefits of letting nature do its work.
Introduced on purpose, by mistake or as a result of climate change, invasive species destroy ecosystems and are often expensive to eradicate. We explore solutions, from turning pests into useful products, to serving them up as culinary delicacies.
Reforestation efforts in Tamil Nadu's Arunachala Hills are paying off. Fire teams in Spain clear brush to prevent wildfires. Can India's Great Green Wall halt desertification? And how farmers are protecting biodiversity by going back to traditional cultivation practices.
An organic farm on the edge of Mumbai that’s teaching locals to grow high-quality food by working with nature. Plus: The waste pickers in Delhi growing fresh vegetables to improve their diet, and a storage sachet designed to cut food waste.
Billions of tons of waste are produced worldwide each year - with no end in sight. How can we deal with it? This week, Eco India looks at the fashion industry, a trash center that helps flowers bloom, and a big, new EV battery recycling plant.
From farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh managing a water crisis to the commercial forests around the world that are dying - how can we adapt to climate change and thrive? Plus: The rise of the electric rickshaw across India.
From technology to stop onions from spoiling in India's warehouses to agri-tech that connects farmers with customers - we look at ways technology is helping to revolutionize food production.
From tree huggers and tree doctors to wildlife conservationists – we meet dedicated individuals raising awareness about the importance of preserving the natural environment, and look at ways we can all help save it.
From wastewater to plant residue, plastics and textiles, waste can be transformed into a valuable resource in all sorts of ways. It just takes creative ideas, efficient recycling systems and the right kind of infrastructure.
As the ultra-rich fuel climate damage with their lifestyles, others feel the full force of the catastophe despite playing little part in it. Like India’s fishers and farmers. Will the new Indian ruling on climate justice help them?
How can we boost nutrition levels and benefit our environment too? A waste product that enriches farmland could help, as could seaweed. Children in Assam are learning to grow veggies, and an age-old fish dish has made a comeback in Tamil Nadu.
A community in Kerala collects and shares weather data to protect its members, after repeat devastation by floods. Ditching the city for rural self-reliance. Sweden proves you can slash emissions AND grow the economy! How have they done it? And: the many uses of sustainable cork in Portugal.
Hindi
02 November 2024
Nature, Infotainment
Sannuta Raghu
