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Biodiversity
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…
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…
Why Bhitarkanika’s Mangroves defend coasts but cannot win a UNESCO Tag?
Every cyclone year, Odisha becomes a masterclass in disaster management. We talk about evacuation routes, the resilience of concrete embankments. The location of relief camps, and the speed of restoration. The machinery of survival is often…
The Climate Solution India is ignoring
India’s climate discussion often focuses on forests, solar parks, and electric vehicles. Yet along the country’s long coastline, another powerful climate solution already exists. In tidal creeks, estuaries, and coastal wetlands, ecosystems…
Nandankanan Tops Odisha’s Biodiversity Hotspots
Bhubaneswar(Odisha): Odisha’s rich natural heritage is back in the spotlight, with new data highlighting the state’s leading biodiversity hotspots. At the top of the list is Nandankanan Zoological Park, recording an impressive 173…