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The Race for Lithium: Powering the Electric Vehicle Revolution at What Cost?
Electric vehicles are widely seen as a key solution to climate change, but the batteries that power them depend on a mineral that is rapidly reshaping landscapes across the world—lithium. As global demand for clean transportation grows, so do concerns about water use, habitat disruption, and the environmental footprint of mining. The challenge…
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When Elephants Enter the City, Are They Really the Intruders?
Recent elephant sightings near Bhubaneswar have sparked concern among residents, but the larger question extends…
Characteristics of Dynamical Constraints in the June 2026 Indian Monsoon: A…
Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak
Introduction and Objectives
Weak or stalled monsoon phases are often…
Biodiversity
When Elephants Enter the City, Are They Really the Intruders?
Recent elephant sightings near Bhubaneswar have sparked concern among residents, but the larger question extends beyond public safety: why are elephants increasingly appearing on the city's outskirts? As urban development continues to…
The Unseen Invaders: How Invasive Species Are Threatening Odisha’s Ecosystems
Invasive species are among the world's leading drivers of biodiversity loss, yet they rarely receive the attention given to pollution, climate change, or deforestation. From wetlands to forests, these "unseen invaders" can quietly alter…
When the Rains Return: How the Monsoon Shapes the Lives of Odisha’s Wildlife
As Odisha prepares for another monsoon, forests, wetlands, rivers, and mangroves are preparing too. For wildlife, the rainy season is a critical period that influences breeding, feeding, migration, and survival. While the monsoon brings…
When Coastal Forests Burn: What the Konark Fire Tells Us About Odisha’s Changing Environment
The recent fire in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary was quickly brought under control, but it has raised important questions about the future of Odisha's coastal forests. As rising temperatures, prolonged dry spells, and human…
Chilika Is Heating Up, and Its People Are Paying the Price
As rising temperatures and declining fish catches push fishing communities around Chilika Lake toward migration and economic uncertainty, a quiet crisis is unfolding along Odisha’s coast. This report explores how climate stress is reshaping…
