High in the Trans-Himalayan landscape of Spiti, life is shaped by extremes. The air is thin, winters plunge to -40°C, and food is scarce for much of the year. For the region’s carnivores — snow leopards, Himalayan wolves, red foxes, and an increasingly visible newcomer, free-ranging dogs — survival depends on navigating a landscape under
Carnivores alter behaviour to coexist in a high-altitude Himalayan valley Read More »
Lightning is among India’s deadliest natural hazards, accounting for nearly 40% of all natural disaster-related deaths each year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. While rising temperatures and stronger convection linked to climate change are known to influence lightning activity, a new study points to air pollution as another key factor shaping how lightning
Air pollution can both fuel and suppress lightning in India, study finds Read More »
Indigenous views on non-linear time, like those of the Māori, offer a holistic approach to ecological crises. By seeing time as spiraling, we can better connect past, present, and future, fostering a deeper bond with all life forms and encouraging sustainable solutions.
How Indigenous ideas about non-linear time can help us navigate ecological crises Read More »
The Trump administration aims to rescind the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, potentially rolling back climate regulations. Legal challenges are expected, as scientific evidence of climate harm is stronger now than ever.
Redirecting India’s fossil fuel taxes to clean energy could boost GDP, cut emissions, and improve incomes, says a CSEP study. The study models three scenarios, with renewable energy investments offering the highest economic and environmental benefits.
The Southern Plains, especially Texas and Oklahoma, face a sixth year of severe drought, forcing ranchers to sell cattle and causing billions in agricultural losses. Climate patterns and rising temperatures exacerbate the situation, with no immediate relief in sight.