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Biodiversity
The Future of Conservation Is in Space: How Satellites Are Becoming Nature’s New Guardians
Modern conservation is no longer limited to field surveys and camera traps. Today, satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the Earth are helping scientists monitor forests, track wildlife, map wetlands and detect environmental…
Are We Creating Forests or Just Planting Trees? The Difference That Could Shape Our Environmental…
Tree plantation drives have become a symbol of environmental action across India, with millions of saplings planted every year. But does planting more trees necessarily mean creating more forests? Scientists say the answer is far more…
The Broken Paths of the Wild: Are India’s Wildlife Corridors Disappearing?
India's forests may still stand, but the natural pathways connecting them are disappearing. Wildlife corridors—essential routes that allow elephants, tigers and countless other species to move safely between habitats—are increasingly being…
Biodiversity Is More Than Tigers and Elephants: The Forgotten Heroes Keeping Nature Alive
Wildlife conservation is often associated with iconic animals like tigers and elephants, but biodiversity extends far beyond these familiar faces. Every day, bees pollinate crops, earthworms enrich the soil, frogs control insect…
Waiting for the Rain: Is Nature Warning Us Through an Uncertain Monsoon?
Across Odisha, the arrival of the monsoon has long marked the beginning of a new agricultural season. But in recent years, changing rainfall patterns have raised concerns about an increasingly uncertain future. While large-scale climate…
When the Rains Reach the Mines: The Environmental Challenge Hidden Beneath Odisha’s Monsoon
Monsoon is often celebrated as a season of renewal, but in Odisha's mining districts, heavy rainfall can reveal environmental challenges hidden during the dry months. As rainwater flows across disturbed landscapes, concerns emerge over soil…
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…