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From forecasting floods to improving solar power efficiency, Artificial Intelligence is transforming the fight against climate change. Yet the same technology relies on energy-hungry data centers and vast computing resources. As AI becomes…

At sunrise, the hills of Keonjhar once echoed with birdsong and the rustle of sal forests. Today, in many pockets of Odisha’s mineral-rich districts, that sound has been replaced by the roar of excavators, blasting drills and endless…

Plastic was supposed to disappear after the ban. Instead, it remains everywhere—from grocery stores and food deliveries to neighbourhood markets. As India faces rising temperatures and growing environmental challenges, the continued use of…

India’s rising heat is no longer just a seasonal discomfort. It is becoming a daily struggle tied directly to electricity, survival, and inequality. As temperatures cross dangerous levels and power grids face increasing pressure, ordinary…

There are environmental disasters that dominate headlines; cyclones, wildfires, oil spills, floods. And then there are disasters that unfold quietly, almost invisibly, until the damage becomes irreversible. Illegal river sand mining in…

India is betting big on green hydrogen as the next frontier of clean energy and Odisha wants to lead the charge. With mega investments planned at Paradip, state-backed subsidies, and growing industry interest, Odisha is positioning itself…

For decades, humanity has relied on engineering, public policy, and environmental awareness to fight climate change and ecological degradation. These efforts remain essential. Yet today, a new scientific frontier is emerging that could…

For thousands of people across Odisha, stepping outside during the afternoon has become increasingly unbearable. Streets that once remained busy throughout the day now appear deserted under the blazing sun. The harsh “loo” winds, hot, dry…

For the people of Odisha, cyclone are not just any random weather events. They are memories, fears, warnings and lessons passed from one generation to other. In the coastal villages of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Kendrapara, Ganjam and Balasore,…

If you have lived in Bhubaneswar for more than fifteen or twenty years, you have probably noticed it too. The city feels hotter now. Not just during peak summer afternoons, but almost throughout the day. The evenings no longer bring the…